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The University of Sheffield is to offering a free course allowing students to learn about writing CVs and applications.

FREE online course
Duration: 3 weeks
3 hours pw
Certificates available

How to Succeed at: Writing Applications

This free three week course will help you produce a perfect CV, application and online profile when applying for a job or course.

About the course

This course will help you to write successful applications, whether you are applying for jobs or planning to study at university or college.

Over the three weeks, we’ll look at different parts of the application process. We’ll help you to understand the skills you have gained through work experience and your studies and show you how you can match them to job advertisements or course requirements.

The course is highly participative and includes articles for you to read, videos to watch and interactive material to help you master the art of application and CV writing. There will also be discussions where you can learn from and support each other, self-reflective exercises and quizzes. Throughout the course you’ll be encouraged to collect a portfolio of your work which will help you with future applications. By the end of the three weeks we hope you will have the confidence to apply for your dream job or course. And once you’ve written that perfect application, why not check out our next course: How to Succeed at: Interviews.

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Enhance Your Career and Employability Skills

University of London and CareersGroup UK are offering free online course for students to learn to make effective career decisions and how to take control of your professional development.

This course is suitable for international students undertaking any form of study, regardless of academic discipline, interests or employment background.

About the Course

This MOOC or massoc open online course is not subject specific and therefore students from any discipline can join them.

This will be complementory to any additional course of they are taking at their home university.

This course will enable you to recognise your own strengths and skills and understand how to best articulate those preferences and achievements to future employers or academic institutions in the future.

Brief Delatils
Duration of Course: 6 weeks of study
Study Time Required: 3-6 hours/week
Language: English
Certificate Available: Yes

Instructors

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Understand the drivers behind your career preferences and choices
Identify the skills which you can offer and know your current skills gaps
Recognise opportunities for your career enhancement both within and beyond your current employer
Summarise your achievements and skills in appropriate formats for future employers or academic institutions
Perform effectively in a face-to-face encounter such as an interview or during a presentation
Extend and make most effective use of your professional network both on and off line

Whichever stage you are at in your career development, you will learn more about yourself and how to manage your career in the future by joining us on this course!

Course Syllabus

Week One: What do you want? – Self Awareness

What do you need from your career? Identifying and assessing careers values.
Self-discovery or self-creation – where does your true career identity reside?
Can you predict what will make you happy? Common problems in anticipating the future.

Week Two: What can you offer? – Skills Awareness

Can you speak the secret language of skills? Evidence your achievements in a meaningful way.
Making yourself instantly attractive. What skills are employers asking for?
How can you build your skills? Education and experience – what’s the best investment?

Week Three: Are you ready to find success? – Career Readiness

Are you open to opportunities? What behaviours increase your chances of getting lucky breaks?
Are you using the right methods? Which ways of finding opportunities are right for you?
Can you create your own job? Intrapreneurship and entrepreneurship.

Week Four: How do you express yourself? – Articulating Your Experiences

Are you using the right medium for the message? CVs, portfolios and other ways of selling yourself.
Your personal brand. What does your on-line profile say about you?
Can you decode job descriptions? A step-by-step process for preparing better applications

Week Five: What impact do you make? – Making a Good Impression in Person

Do interviews always have to be nerve-wracking? The secrets to interview confidence.
Can you deal with bad interviewers? Common interviewer weaknesses and how to use them.
Can you increase the chances that people will like you? Maximising first impressions.

Week Six: How do you build fruitful relationships? – Networking Online and in Person

Does networking actually work? The benefits of loose ties.
Are you using online media effectively? How LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter can help your career.
Is networking just for job hunting? The social workplace and the power of relationships

If you have any question about application then please do not hesitate to contact us or reply in the comments section below.

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How to Succeed at: Interviews

This free three week course provides the tools you need to succeed at interviews and land your dream job or course place.

This course will help you to succeed at interviews, whether you are applying for jobs or planning to study. Because being offered an interview can be quite daunting, we’ve put together a set of materials to help you prepare and be successful on the day.

We’ll help you to research the organisation so you can answer that frequently asked question ‘why do you want to work for us?’ with style. We’ll provide advice on what to wear (and what not to wear) and go through some common interview questions. We’ll have tips from employers and admissions tutors on what they look for in candidates and cover the types of questions you should be asking them.

Finally, we’ll help you to prepare for different types of interview including how to make an impression via telephone or video or within a group setting. We’ll also help you prepare for tests and practical work that may be included as part of the interview process.

The course is highly participative and includes articles for you to read, videos to watch and interactive material with tips to help you better understand how to prepare for your interview. There will also be discussions where you can learn from and support each other, self-reflective exercises and quizzes. Throughout the course you’ll be encouraged to collect a portfolio of your work which will help you with future interviews.

By the end of the three weeks we hope you will have the confidence to perform at your very best at interview.

If you’re still at the stage of writing your CV and submitting applications for a job or course, join our course How to Succeed at: Writing Applications.

This course is open to anyone and is part of FutureLearn Choices - a collection of courses to bridge the gap between school and higher education, and help young adults choose the right degree or career.

This course is designed for anyone applying for jobs or courses. It will be of particular interest to those in the early stages of their career, or those who are out of practice and need to update their skills. No prior knowledge or expertise are needed.

Note: certificate are given