About

For young professionals entering into the job market, or for those who are seeking a new job for the first time in years, interviewing presents a challenging hurdle that must be crossed in order to find a job of any kind. While jobs have remained much the same over the past 20 years, interviewing and the interviewing process have changed drastically. Many people now have very specific requirements for even entry level positions.

We've all been there. You go in for an interview, and even though you're perfectly qualified for the position, you don't even get a callback. Why? You didn't stand out to the interviewer.

That means you have to take steps to stand out, in your resume and cover letter, and during your interview. Interviewers are often overworked, not always qualified for what they are doing, and are usually looking for things that are only known to them. If you want to succeed and get your ideal job, you have to master a range of interviewing skills including communication, body language, personal expression, and much more.

This course will help you to master the job interviewing skills you need to maximize your chances of getting the job. Interviewing is a skill, and the more you know, the better you will be at it.

Requirements

International Open Academy courses are designed for anyone with an interest in learning. No formal qualifications are required to study with us. Our courses are suitable if you want to learn new skills, start a new career, or if you’re already working in a particular industry and wish to upgrade your talents and enhance your resume.

Lessons

Module 1: The Basics Of Interviewing

• What Interviewers Want
• Research for the Interview
• What Leads to Success in Interviews?
• Common Mistakes
• Making a Contribution to the Interview

Module 2: Interviewing Psychology

• Behavioral Interviewing
• Body Language
• Vocal Communication
• What's on Paper
• Being Unique

Module 3: Making The Right Impression

• Appearance
• First Impressions Matter
• Confident Not Cocky
• Positive
• Controlling Nerves

Module 4: Planning And Preparation

• Answering Common Job Interview Questions
• What to Take with You
• When to Get There
• Asking Questions
• Presentations

Module 5: Acing Your Interview

• Meeting The Interviewer or Panel
• Communication Skills
• Dealing with Difficult Situations
• Showing Time Management Skills
• A Step by Step Checklist to Success

Career

Who is this course for?

• Anyone looking for a job who hasn't quite mastered their interviewing skills
• Newbies to the job market or those returning to it after a long time
• Anyone who wants to brush up on their skills to help get their dream job

How will it help me

This course will help you to master the job interviewing skills you need to maximize your chances of getting the job. Interviewing is a skill, and the more you know, the better at it you will be. This course will teach you how to:

• Effectively prepare for an interview to show the interviewer that you want the job
• How to answer common interviewing questions
• What to and what not to ask
• Present yourself in a way that shows confidence
• Use communication and body language to give the impression you want
• Discover how to play to your strengths in an interview
• Be convincing, honest, and charismatic in an interview

Learning these skills will help you to walk into an interview, create a rapport with the interviewer, and walk out having delivered your best.

Certification

Creator

Brandy Cross

Expertise: Nutrition and Wellness

Brandy Cross is a professional writer and journalist, AFPA Certified Nutrition and Wellness Consultant, certified Pilate’s mat teacher, and student currently working towards her 500 Hour RYT Yoga Teacher Certification and a certificate in Plant Based Nutrition at Cornell University. Brandy's first job was in a restaurant, where she quickly learned the basics of cooking and crafting food, and she cannot remember a time when food was not an important part of her life. Lactose intolerance drove her to studying the basics of nutrition, where she learned about eating properly, controlling weight with food, and ensuring proper nutrition for health and wellness. When she discovered yoga, which she practices several hours per day, Brandy began studying the basics of plant based nutrition and vegan food, and creating recipes based around legumes, mushrooms, and other plant based proteins. With hundreds of hours applied to learning basic to advanced food skills, she is capable of crafting recipes and has ghost written multiple recipe books. Outside of nutrition and fitness, Brandy owns one cat, keeps a small balcony garden, and writes fiction in her spare time.