How to interview to get the job offer.

Can you tell me a little about yourself?
What a common first interview question. Within this course, we have spent a lot of time developing an effective resume but, a good resume is only part of the hiring process. Once your resume grabs the attention of a recruiter or a higher manager, the interview (or series of interviews) are critical in evaluating your professional experience and abilities while highlighting yourself as the right person for the job! Within this module, you will learn various types of interview techniques and understand how to identity these techniques and answer the questions appropriately.

Learning Objectives
After successful completion of this module, you will be able to:
• Learn how to identify various interview techniques.
• Understand how to answer questions based upon correct identification of interview technique.

Learning Activity

1. Review the presentation on "How to Sell Yourself in a Job Interview." (23 slides)

Assignment:

1. Create 5 interview questions and collaborate with another student, friend, family member to conduct practice interviews.
   Submit:
   • Write a detailed reflection on what you feel you could have done better in your practice interview. Reflection prompt must be one paragraph in length, anything less will n

Module 8: Using Technology to Network- Part II
If you want to build a strong network of professional contacts, you must master the fine art of follow-up. Following up is an inevitable part of creating a successful career as well as allowing you, the job seeker, to establish a strong base for a long-term relationship. This can help turn a person from a contact to a booster, someone who supports you in your professional career path. Networking can occur in many settings, but it is essential to always follow-up. Initial contact is great, but you aren’t networking effectively if the relationship does not continue and is mutually beneficial to both parties. The follow-up is vital to achieving success in your networking efforts.
In this module, you will learn the proper methods to follow-up with your target after the resume has been submitted.

Learning Objectives
After successful completion of this module, you will be able to:
• Learn how to properly use LinkedIn to develop your network.
• Establish an email follow-up system “3B7” to remain top-of-mind with contact.
• Construct additional 5-point emails for proper networking/follow-up.
Assignment:

1. Write an effective networking email using the 5-point email principles