Mastering The Interview

The interview is one of the key elements of the job search process. As with any skill, we can get better at it with preparation and practice.

In this course, participants will explore how to prepare for an interview and become familiar with the types of questions to expect, as well as the questions they should think about asking. They will learn how to prepare for second interviews, testing, and shadowing, as well as how to follow up on their interview sessions.

After you complete this course, you will be able to:

• Understand the different types of interview questions and how to prepare to answer them.
• Apply the most effective ways to prepare for an interview, including how to present yourself professionally.
• Express yourself effectively.
• Know how to ask for feedback following an interview.

Course Topics:

Session One: Course Overview

• Learning Objectives 

Session Two: The Cs of Writing

• Writing Clearly
• Familiar Words
• Precise Words
• Concrete Nouns
• Jargon, Part One
• Jargon, Part Two
• Writing Concisely
• Making Connections
• Writing Correctly
• Style
• Facts, Part One
• Facts, Part Two
• Facts, Part Three
• Choosing Your Sources 

Session Three: Writing Mechanics

• Building Paragraphs: Emphasis, Part One
• Building Paragraphs: Emphasis, Part Two
• Building Paragraphs: Sentence Unity
• Building Paragraphs: Sentence Structure, Part One
• Building Paragraphs: Sentence Structure, Part Two
• Building Paragraphs: Paragraph Size
• Proper Paragraphs
• More on Paragraphs
• Making Connections 

Session Four: Dealing with Specific Requests

• Types of Letters
• Keeping it Real 

Session Five: Online Business Communications

• Blogging for Business, Part One
• Blogging for Business, Part Two
• Guidelines
• Making Connections
• Connecting Through Social Media, Part One
• Connecting Through Social Media, Part Two
• Documentation, Part One
• Documentation, Part Two