Ace Your Job Search!

Lesson 1
After completing this course, you'll be able to:

Recognize key career development questions to ask before beginning a job search
Employ a written goal-setting process to establish career development and job search priorities
Recognize the purpose of tailoring a resume and cover letter
Develop a more effective resume
Develop a more effective cover letter
Identify the five stages of the interview process
Conduct industry and company research efficiently using web-based resources
Brainstorm potential interview questions and answers
Understand what constitutes a good answer in the mind of a hiring manager
Anticipate some of the most common interview questions
Explain to a hiring manager how the past successes represented on your resume will translate to future success in your desired position
Recognize whether a job aligns with your career objectives