In the capstone project, you will combine the skills you’ve learned in the prior four courses of the specialization to polish your elevator speeches, complete your resumes - including multiple versions for different targets - complete your story file, identify possible jobs or careers, perform the research you have learned to do, write suitable cover letters, and ideally land a job!
How To Land the Job You Want (Capstone Project)
This course is part of Interviewing and Resume Writing in English Specialization
Instructor: Charles Duquette
Sponsored by Louisiana Workforce Commission
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There are 8 modules in this course
You get an overview of the capstone here, with a description of the milestones you're asked to complete. You'll have the chance to discuss your background, your goals, your concerns and your plans for this capstone.
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1 video1 discussion prompt
In this module, you will develop a vision of your ideal work. That product of "the workshop of your mind" will serve to direct your activities throughout this capstone.
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1 video3 readings1 peer review1 discussion prompt
This week you'll create your personal marketing plan to guide your job search campaign. You'll be introduced to many online resources that you can use to help develop that plan. You'll write an action plan describing what steps you will take to get meetings and interviews.
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1 video5 readings1 peer review1 discussion prompt
This week you develop your pitch repertoire based on selected positions from your marketing plan.Your pitch repertoire includes long and short elevator speeches for each position, as well as JIST cards.
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6 videos5 readings3 peer reviews1 discussion prompt
This week you write resumes and cover letters to align with the pitch materials you created in week four and the job positions you identified in week three.
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10 videos3 readings3 peer reviews1 discussion prompt
This week you practice five standard questions that you can expect in most interviews. You adapt your responses to the specifics of the positions you are targeting.
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5 videos2 readings3 peer reviews1 discussion prompt
This week you practice behavioral, situational and wild-card interview questions. Your responses should align with the competencies you've identified for the positions you have targeted.
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6 videos3 readings5 peer reviews1 discussion prompt
This week marks the completion of the capstone project. You'll have an opportunity to submit your final work products and to reflect on the journey you've been on. You'll leave with a clear direction for moving forward in your work life.
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1 video3 readings1 discussion prompt
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