English@Work: Job Interviews

Course Description

"English@Work: Job Interviews" is an innovative and comprehensive course designed to revolutionize your approach to job interviews. Created with input from accomplished professionals in business, HR, and academia, this course provides you with a solid foundation to excel in job interviews and secure that coveted job offer. Whether you're a first-time job seeker or looking to advance your career, this course will equip you with the essential skills and strategies to stand out from the competition and impress potential employers.

What You'll Learn

  • Master the six steps to interview success
  • Implement four strategies to stand out from other candidates
  • Identify and avoid common interview mistakes
  • Effectively showcase both soft and hard skills using appropriate vocabulary and expressions
  • Structure impressive answers using a four-step approach
  • Express opinions and delay answers effectively when needed
  • For Verified track learners: Gain additional skills in self-evaluation, receive instructor feedback, and analyze full-length interview videos with industry professionals

Prerequisites

  • Completion of the "English@Work: Cover Letters" course
  • Basic English language proficiency

Course Content

  • Six Steps to Interview Success
  • Four Strategies to Stand Out
  • Common Interview Mistakes to Avoid
  • Vocabulary: Hard and Soft Skills
  • Four Steps to Structuring an Impressive Answer
  • Expressing Opinions and Delaying Answers
  • Assessment and Self-Evaluation Techniques

Who This Course Is For

  • Recent graduates seeking their first job
  • Professionals looking to change careers or advance in their current field
  • Anyone wanting to improve their interview skills and boost their confidence
  • English language learners aiming to excel in job interviews in an English-speaking environment

Real-World Application

The skills acquired in this course are directly applicable to real-world job interview scenarios. Learners will be able to:

  • Approach job interviews with increased confidence and preparation
  • Present themselves more effectively to potential employers
  • Articulate their skills and experiences in a compelling manner
  • Handle challenging interview questions with ease
  • Stand out from other candidates in competitive job markets
  • Improve their chances of securing job offers in their desired fields

Syllabus

  1. Six Steps to Interview Success
  2. Four Strategies to Stand Out
  3. Mistakes to Avoid
  4. Vocabulary: Hard and Soft Skills
  5. Four Steps to Structuring an Impressive Answer
  6. Expressing Opinions and Delaying Answers
  7. Assessment

Assessment

Assessment components (required for certification):

  • Assessment Recording Grading (50%)
  • Peer-Assessment (50%)

A passing score of 50% is required to obtain a certificate.