Successful Interviewing

Course Overview

This course, Successful Interviewing, is the second in a five-course specialization. It is designed to help students prepare for the critical first 3-5 minutes of an interview, as well as traditional interview questions. It will also teach students how to do thorough research on a company of their choice, prepare for the “Tell Me About Yourself” question, use strategies for handling the salary question, prepare an elevator speech, and use persuasive speech techniques to present professional accomplishments and qualifications. Finally, the course will help students adapt their nonverbal communication style to the expectations of English-speaking interviewers.

[Applications]
The successful completion of this course will equip the learner with the necessary skills to confidently and effectively prepare for and participate in job interviews. The learner will be able to demonstrate their knowledge of the company, their interest in the position, and their qualifications for the job. They will also be able to use persuasive speech techniques to present their professional accomplishments and qualifications in a manner that conveys benefits to a potential employer. Additionally, the learner will be able to adapt their nonverbal communication style to the expectations of English-speaking interviewers.

[Career Paths]
From this course, learners can pursue career paths in Human Resources, Recruiting, and Talent Acquisition.

1. Human Resources: Human Resources professionals are responsible for managing the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding of new employees. They also manage employee relations, compensation and benefits, and training and development. As the job market continues to evolve, Human Resources professionals must stay up to date on the latest trends in recruitment and hiring, as well as the changing needs of the workforce.

2. Recruiting: Recruiters are responsible for sourcing, screening, and interviewing potential candidates for open positions. They must have a deep understanding of the job market and the skills and qualifications needed for various positions. As the job market continues to evolve, recruiters must stay up to date on the latest trends in recruitment and hiring, as well as the changing needs of the workforce.

3. Talent Acquisition: Talent Acquisition professionals are responsible for developing and executing strategies to attract, hire, and retain top talent. They must have a deep understanding of the job market and the skills and qualifications needed for various positions. As the job market continues to evolve, Talent Acquisition professionals must stay up to date on the latest trends in recruitment and hiring, as well as the changing needs of the workforce.

Developing trends in these career paths include the use of technology to streamline the recruitment process, the use of data to inform hiring decisions, and the use of social media to reach potential candidates. Additionally, as the job market continues to evolve, Human Resources, Recruiting, and Talent Acquisition professionals must stay up to date on the latest trends in recruitment and hiring, as well as the changing needs of the workforce.

[Education Paths]
Recommended Degree Paths:
1. Human Resources Management: Human Resources Management is a field that focuses on the management of people within an organization. It involves the development of policies and procedures related to recruitment, hiring, training, and development of employees. It also involves the management of employee benefits, compensation, and performance management. This degree path is becoming increasingly important as organizations look to hire and retain the best talent.

2. Business Administration: Business Administration is a broad field that covers a variety of topics related to the management of organizations. It includes courses in accounting, finance, economics, marketing, and operations management. This degree path is ideal for those looking to gain a comprehensive understanding of the business world and how to effectively manage organizations.

3. Organizational Psychology: Organizational Psychology is a field that focuses on the study of human behavior in the workplace. It involves the study of how individuals interact with each other and how organizations can create an environment that is conducive to productivity and success. This degree path is becoming increasingly important as organizations look to understand how to create a positive work environment and how to motivate employees.

4. Industrial/Organizational Psychology: Industrial/Organizational Psychology is a field that focuses on the study of human behavior in the workplace. It involves the study of how individuals interact with each other and how organizations can create an environment that is conducive to productivity and success. This degree path is becoming increasingly important as organizations look to understand how to create a positive work environment and how to motivate employees.