How to excel at job interviews

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In this course, you will discover how to prepare more effectively for any kind of job interview. You will learn how to feel more confident and be well equipped to deal with any questions you are asked – obvious, tricky or challenging. This course has been certified by The CPD Certification Service as conforming to Continuing Professional Development principles.

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Who this course is for

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Beginner
Anyone who is attending a job interview or is in the process of applying for a position and wants to prepare for it.
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What you will learn

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    How to prepare and present yourself for the day of your interview.

  • 2

    How to explain and discuss both your educational background and your career history.

  • 3

    How to conduct the necessary research about the organisation interviewing you.

  • 4

    How to bring your own personal touch to an interview.

Created with Pearson, the global leader in education logo

Created with Pearson, the global leader in education

The course is based on the best-selling book Brilliant Answers to Tough Interview Questions by Susan Hodgson published by Pearson. Funzi's learning experts have transformed the book into a mobile-optimized course consisting of bite-sized learning content.

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Course contents: 5 topics

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    The road to your job interview Learn how to assess yourself and how to approach the day of a job interview, as well as how to prepare yourself to effectively give a good first impression.

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    Your education and work history Become as familiar as possible with both your educational background and your employment history.

  • 3

    Is this the place for you? Research the organisation you hope to join so you can explain why you have approached them and how suitable you are for the role.

  • 4

    The personal touch Learn to identify your personal qualities and competencies, as well as any hard-to-explain periods in your professional history.

  • 5

    Different types of interview Be aware of unusual or unexpected types of interviews, and be ready to gather feedback and set yourself up for future interview success.

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What you will get

When you complete the course you’ll earn a Funzi certificate of achievement. You can showcase your certificate by mentioning it in your CV, Linkedin profile and other professional profiles.

  • Practical skills broken down into bite-sized learning, so that you can complete the course with only 15 min/day for 2 WEEKS

  • Course content in the form of text, visuals, and activities to verify your learning

  • Access to the course anytime, as long as you want, once you’ve purchased the course

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