Job Seeker
Looking for a job or considering a career change? Learn the ins and outs of job searching, including creating a cover letter and resume, preparing for a job interview, engaging in networking opportunities and more.
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in this Learning Pathway
Networking
Learn how to build your professional network and navigate different networking environments. Look and feel more confident, and discover how to work effectively with recruiters.
Beginner | LinkedIn Learning | 20 minutes | Certificate Eligible
Learn how to define a networking strategy based on your individual goals, identify networking opportunities, and navigate different networking environments. Understand the value of networking and build long-lasting professional relationships.
Intermediate | LinkedIn Learning | 32 minutes | Certificate Eligible
Learn what to do—and what not to do—at networking events. Discover your personal brand and gain tips to look and feel more confident in professional networking situations.
Job Interviews
Learn how to successfully prepare for your next job interview.
Beginner | LinkedIn Learning | 1 hour 12 minutes | Certificate Eligible
Discover how to answer common interview questions about your strengths and weaknesses, your leadership style, and other professional attributes.
Beginner | LinkedIn Learning | 24 minutes | Certificate Eligible
Learn how to ace your next video interview. You’ll also learn why companies use video interviews and the difference between one-way and interactive video interviews.
Resume Writing
Learn the ins and outs of creating an effective resume, including how to give your current resume a makeover.
Beginner | Gale Courses | 24 hours
Create an effective resume or improve the one you already have. Transform your resume into a powerful tool that will get you interviews. Learn different resume formats and the advantages and disadvantages of each. This course is facilitated by an instructor.
Beginner | LinkedIn Learning | 2 hours 27 minutes | Certificate Eligible
Finding a great job starts with writing a great resume, one that speaks to your personal and professional strengths. Learn how to write a resume that stands out from the rest!
Beginner-Intermediate | LinkedIn Learning | 1 hour 55 minutes | Certificate Eligible
Learn how to condense years of experience into a compelling marketing document, address resume gaps and job hops, and choose the right format for the final document.
Intermediate | LinkedIn Learning | 1 hour 6 minutes | Certificate Eligible
Learn three different approaches to design your resume so that it makes a large impact.
Job Search – General
Learn tips and strategies to ensure success in your job search.
Beginner | LinkedIn Learning | 39 minutes | Certificate Eligible
Learn how to prepare yourself for today's job market and land a gig that you'll love.
Beginner | LinkedIn Learning | 37 minutes | Certificate Eligible
Learn the latest techniques to find jobs efficiently and effectively.
Beginner | LinkedIn Learning | 17 minutes | Certificate Eligible
Learn to make your LinkedIn profile stand out, answer tricky interview questions, improve your résumé, and get the most value out of informational interviews.
Beginner | Gale Courses | 24 hours
Learn to identify the job that is best for your needs and learn how to build rapport with any interviewer, both verbally and non-verbally, while mastering the six phases of a successful job interview. This course is facilitated by an instructor.
Beginner | LinkedIn Learning | 10 hours | Certificate Eligible
Maximize your job search efforts with expert advice and learn how to craft a career plan, write a resume, search for a job, and nail the interview.
Beginner | LinkedIn Learning | 33 minutes | Certificate Eligible
Discover what your personal brand is now and align it with the brand you want for yourself in the future. You’ll also learn how to portray your personal brand on social media.
Cover Letters
Learn how to craft a cover letter that will make you stand out from other applicants.
Beginner | LinkedIn Learning | 14 minutes | Certificate Eligible
Learn how to create a memorable, results-generating cover letter that will make you stand out from other applicants.
Beginner | LinkedIn Learning | 21 minutes | Certificate Eligible
Learn how to craft a cover letter that helps you land the interview and—ultimately—the job.
Making a Career Change
Learn how to successfully enter a new career, whether you’re recovering from a layoff or interested in switching careers.
Beginner | LinkedIn Learning | 56 minutes | Certificate Eligible
Learn how to recover quickly from a layoff and find employment again, including filling the gap in your resume, networking after a layoff, searching and applying for jobs, and interviewing for a job after you've been laid off.
Beginner-Intermediate | LinkedIn Learning | 1 hour 10 minutes | Certificate Eligible
Learn how to switch careers by identifying transferable skills and creating professional personas that work in your new industry.
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