About this course: This course, Job Success: Get Hired or Promoted in Three Steps, will prepare you to stand out in a crowded applicant pool so that you can get hired or promoted. In three steps you will leave this course with 1. An upgraded social media presence (one that you can be proud of) 2. A visual, infographic resume that will get you noticed 3. A professional pitch that highlights your strengths and skills When creating this course, we listened to potential employers, took the advice of recruiters, conducted informal research on best practices and we drew from our own experiences as professionals who have sought out and hired quality candidates.
Who is this class for: This course is perfect for recent graduates, current professionals looking to move up in their career and get promoted, and job seekers who are striving to get noticed by potential employers and recruiters.
Created by: The State University of New York
Taught by: Christine Kroll, Assistant Dean & Assistant Teaching Professor
Graduate School of Education, University at Buffalo
Taught by: Amber M. Winters, Assistant Dean for Communications and Marketing
Graduate School of Education, University at Buffalo
Taught by: Anne Reed, Instructional Designer
Graduate School of Education
| Level | Beginner |
| Language | English |
| Hardware Req | Microsoft Word or a similar editor |
| How To Pass | Pass all graded assignments to complete the course. |
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Syllabus
WEEK 1
Step 1: Upgrading Your Social Media Profile
First impressions are lasting impressions so remember you are what you post.
4 videos, 2 readings, 1 practice quiz
- Video: Introduction to the Course
- Practice Quiz: Welcome-Brief Survey
- Reading: Step 1 Overview
- Video: What do recruiters look for online?
- Video: General rules to strengthen your social media channels
- Video: Social media channels reminders and tips
- Reading: Step 1: Course Readings
Graded: Assess and enhance current social media image
WEEK 2
Step 2: Create an Infographic Resume - Get Noticed!
A picture is worth a thousand words
5 videos, 2 readings
- Reading: Step 2 Overview
- Video: Resumes: What do employers and recruiters want to know about you?
- Video: Overview of resume templates
- Video: Traditional and highlight resumes
- Video: Blended resumes
- Video: Infographic resumes
- Reading: Step 2: Course Readings
Graded: Step 2: Infographic Resumes
WEEK 3
Step 3: Your Professional Pitch
Your words can win you the job or promotion!
1 video, 4 readings
- Reading: Step 3 Overview
- Video: Step 3: Crafting your Professional Pitch
- Reading: Articles on Self-Promotion
- Reading: Tips and suggestions for describing your strengths and skills
- Reading: Time to develop your professional pitch!
Graded: Your Professional Pitch
Graded: When you think about “self-promotion” what comes to mind first?
Graded: Share what you've learned!
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Coursework
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Certificates
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The State University of New York
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Ratings and Reviews
This course was very thorough in teaching me how to look professional online, in person, and by resume! I think now with a bit of practice and using these guidelines I will be able come across as holistically professional as I want to. Much of the information regarding the professional online persona and professional pitch I had no clue about, so I definitely recommend this to everyone!
This course is an ultimate guide to walk you through the best practices to how to stand out in a crowded applicant pool using online/social media presence and how to succinctly communicate your strengths and skills. I rate it 10 out of 10.
I learned about handout resume and that it should be infogrpahic and not a simple one. It was really helpful.
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Very useful. Thanks