Successful Interviewing
The goal of hiring managers is not just to hire people who need a job. It’s to hire people who believe in their organization, its mission and the work that’s involved in the job position. Every hiring manager knows: Hire people to do a job and they’ll work for your money. Hire people who believe in the work and they’ll work for their passion.And this is not a case of “fake it until you make it.” You have to be genuine about your belief in an organization and its mission. That means you have to have researched the industry, the company, and the position – and be able to show how your goals in life align with the company’s mission. Having done so will shape the impression you convey as a candidate, the way you answer traditional questions, and the way you demonstrate that you’re the right candidate for the job.
This course is the second in a five-course specialization. We recommend that courses #1, #2 and #3 be taken in sequence. Course #4 - on resume and cover letter writing - can be taken in any sequence, while course #5 is the capstone for the specialization as a whole.
This course can be thought of as “Interviewing I”, while course #3 is “Interviewing II.” Course #3 covers more advanced interview formats, including behavioral and situational interviews - along with the special case of telephone screenings. The logic for including telephone screenings - which happen at the start of the interview process - late in this specialization on interviewing is that those screenings, while happening early in the process, involve all the skills that you’ll learn from course #1 through course #3.
As for this course, it will teach you how to:
Do thorough research on a company of your choice.
Prepare for those critical first 3-5 minutes of an interview (when many recruiters say an interview is either won or lost).
Prepare for the all important "Tell Me About Yourself" question.
Prepare for traditional interview questions.
Use strategies for handling the salary question. We don't teach you salary negotiation techniques, but we do teach you how to avoid putting yourself in a weak negotiation position.
Prepare an elevator speech - all three variations.
Use persuasive speech techniques to present professional accomplishments and qualifications in a manner that conveys benefits to a potential employer.
Use persuasive speech techniques to convince a potential employer of your interest, motivation and preparation for a particular position.
Adapt your nonverbal communication style to the expectations of English-speaking interviewers.
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Syllabus
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week 1
Researching the Market
Week 2
Making a Positive First Impression
Week 3
Answering Traditional Interview Questions
Week 4
Proving You’ve Done Your Research
Week 5
Demonstrating You’ve Got What It Takes
FAQ
When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:
What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
Is financial aid available?
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.
Reviews
Fantastic course. Highly recommended for people who are looking out for jobs and have challenges in projecting/marketing themselves.
This course is really effective. I found the quiz really tough. But this course will immensely help you to prepare your interview. I highly recommend to learners. And thank you to the instructor.
I learned A LOT more than what expected and not just for the purpose of interview
The lecturer explained things very detailed- oriented, and the materials are very helpful to use for a non-native speaker.
