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There are 8 modules in this course
Chris Croft is an international speaker and author who has been teaching interview and presentation skills to companies around the world for over 20 years. His practical and entertaining teaching style keeps learners engaged while delivering valuable, life-changing skills.
I meet people every day who are unhappy in their jobs, which shows just how important career choices are. Your job affects not only your short-term happiness - since you spend at least eight hours a day doing it - but also your long-term fulfilment, including your sense of achievement, contribution, friendships, and intellectual challenge. This course will teach you practical skills to succeed in interviews and write an eye-catching resume, while also encouraging you to think carefully about which career will truly suit your strengths and make you happy. If you want to feel excited about going to work each day, this Dream Job course is for you.
The course follows the full job interview timeline. You’ll learn how to choose the right role, write a strong resume, prepare effectively for interviews, and perform confidently on the day. It also includes advice on answering difficult questions, giving interview presentations, what to wear, how long your resume should be, and what to say during the interview. You’ll also learn how to follow up afterwards to maximise your chances of success.
By the end of the course, you’ll feel calm, prepared, and confident in your ability to succeed in interviews - and hopefully receive several job offers. The course includes real interview and resume examples, some humorous, and provides practical tools you can use immediately in your job search. Whether you are planning a major career change or simply aiming for the next step on the ladder, this course will help you get that “You’re hired” call.
First let's get a baseline set - what do you feel about your current job and what are your long term career goals. Take some time to think about what a perfect job could look like for you - then later we'll refine that and establish how you can get it to be your reality.
What's included
7 videos3 readings1 assignment
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7 videos•Total 26 minutes
What to Expect•2 minutes
Introduction•1 minute
Which Job?•6 minutes
My Six Career Strategies•8 minutes
How to Find the Perfect Job•3 minutes
The Interview Process•6 minutes
Wrap Up•0 minutes
3 readings•Total 30 minutes
Should You Change Job?•10 minutes
Six Career Strategies•10 minutes
Job Interview Myths {video}•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
Review your career goals•30 minutes
Your CV/Resume/Application Form
Module 2•2 hours to complete
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In this section we get the paperwork prepped - you'll need a flawless CV/resume to catch the attention of the company and make yourself stand out from the other applicants.
What's included
8 videos2 readings1 assignment1 peer review
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8 videos•Total 24 minutes
Introduction•0 minutes
Appearance•5 minutes
Main Content•5 minutes
Tailor It•4 minutes
Length•2 minutes
Extras•5 minutes
Sending it Off•2 minutes
Wrap Up•0 minutes
2 readings•Total 20 minutes
CV/Resume boosting tips {video}•10 minutes
More depth on CV writing {video}•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
Resume Round-up•30 minutes
1 peer review•Total 60 minutes
New Peer Review•60 minutes
Preparing for the interview
Module 3•1 hour to complete
Module details
When it comes to job interviews a lot of people get really nervous - but good preparation and research will help calm those nerves. Plus always remember that you are interviewing them too - it's a two way matchmaking conversation.
What's included
5 videos3 readings1 assignment
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5 videos•Total 9 minutes
Introduction•0 minutes
Read, Plan and Research•2 minutes
Prepare Questions to Ask Them•3 minutes
Arrival•3 minutes
Wrap Up•0 minutes
3 readings•Total 30 minutes
Questions to Prepare•10 minutes
Job interview secrets {video}•10 minutes
Making a great first impression at an interview {video}•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
Preparation Round-up•30 minutes
During the Interview
Module 4•1 hour to complete
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Mastering some interpersonal skills like mirroring and influencing can be really valuable to make sure you show the best sides of yourself in an interview.
What's included
7 videos3 readings1 assignment
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7 videos•Total 21 minutes
Introduction•0 minutes
First Impression•7 minutes
Influencing Skills - Being Liked•4 minutes
Answering Questions•4 minutes
Keenness•3 minutes
Things to Avoid•2 minutes
Wrap Up•0 minutes
3 readings•Total 30 minutes
Mastering body language {video}•10 minutes
Communicating like Obama {video}•10 minutes
How to answer: "Tell me about yourself" {video}•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
During the Interview - Roundup•30 minutes
Specific Questions - About Your Current Job
Module 5•1 hour to complete
Module details
When asked about your current job you need to make sure you get the balance right about sounding keen to leave and join this new company, whilst also not being too critical or negative. This section helps you prepare for some common questions related to that.
What's included
7 videos1 assignment
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7 videos•Total 9 minutes
Introduction•1 minute
"Tell Me About Your Current Job"•1 minute
"What's Your Current Boss Like?"•1 minute
"How Would Your Boss Describe You?"•1 minute
"What do you Like Most About Your Current Job?"•1 minute
"What do you Like Least About Your Current Job?"•1 minute
"Describe an Achievement from your Current Job"•2 minutes
1 assignment•Total 35 minutes
Preparing your answers•35 minutes
Questions About You
Module 6•1 hour to complete
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This section helps you prepare for some of the most common interview questions - feeling secure in your answers will help you be more relaxed on the day.
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3 videos2 readings1 assignment
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3 videos•Total 5 minutes
"What's Your Biggest Strength?"•2 minutes
"What's Your Biggest Weakness?"•2 minutes
"What Do You Like to do in Your Spare Time?"•1 minute
2 readings•Total 20 minutes
Offering the interviewer a solution {video}•10 minutes
Executive level interview tips {video}•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
Your real life answers•30 minutes
Questions About Why You want The Job
Module 7•1 hour to complete
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The final collection of common questions we will prepare for is ones related to the job you're applying for. Let's make sure you have enthusiastic and well researched answers at your fingertips!
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5 videos2 readings1 assignment
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5 videos•Total 7 minutes
"Why Are You Leaving your Current Job?"•1 minute
"What Makes You Want to Work For Us?"•2 minutes
"What Makes you Want This Job in Particular?"•2 minutes
"Where Do You Want to be in Five Years Time?"•1 minute
Wrap Up•1 minute
2 readings•Total 20 minutes
"Why do you want this job?" {video}•10 minutes
Tricky Questions (with answers)•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
Practise your answer•30 minutes
Presentations in an Interview
Module 8•2 hours to complete
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A common aspect of interviews is to ask you to give a presentation - so this final section covers that in depth. Let's make sure you are well rehearsed and confident on the day!
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5 videos3 readings2 assignments
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5 videos•Total 11 minutes
Introduction•1 minute
Tips on Giving Presentations in an Interview•4 minutes
Wrap Up•1 minute
Few Tips for After the Interview•3 minutes
Congratulations•2 minutes
3 readings•Total 30 minutes
Presentations in interviews {video}•10 minutes
Presentation Top Tips•10 minutes
Books I Love•10 minutes
2 assignments•Total 60 minutes
Presentations Round-up•30 minutes
Feeling ready for your interview•30 minutes
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Chris Croft Training offers engaging and unique video training to learners across the globe. A Cambridge University graduate, engineer and manager, Chris Croft converted his career to training over 20 years ago, and for the past 10 years has been converting all his in person workshop knowledge to deliver online training as well. We pride ourselves on injecting fun and energy back into online training, and making things as practical and memorable as possible.
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