IBM - Project Management Job Search, Resume, and Interview Prep
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Duration | 13 hours |
Total fee | Free |
Mode of learning | Online |
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Credential | Certificate |
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Project Management Job Search, Resume, and Interview Prep at Coursera Course details
- Explain the role of a project manager, career opportunities, the roles, titles, responsibilities and the required skills and competencies
- Create a resume, portfolio, and cover letter based on the job requirements and apply tips and best practices to prepare for a job interview
- Describe various interview question types, including industry, skills and experience, and behavioral, and how to respond to them effectively
- Discuss post-interview actions required to position yourself for success and apply tips to help during salary negotiation
- The demand for project managers in on the rise across different industries, including construction, healthcare, Information Technology, and finance
- According to the Project Management Institute's (PMI) most recent Talent Gap report, 2.3 million people will be needed each year to fill all of the project management-oriented positions expected to open in the near future
- If you are exploring how to go about the job search, how to prepare for interviews, and what to expect
- during interviews, sign up for this IBM course
- You don't need any prior project management experience to get started
- This course is suitable for those looking for a project management job as well as practicing project managers who want to enhance their careers
- This course will help you understand the role of a project manager and potential roles that require project management skills
- You will also get started with critical career support activities, including job search, building a portfolio, drafting an elevator pitch, resume, and cover letter, interview preparation, the interview experience, and next steps when the interview is complete
- The course provides several best practices and checklists to help you be successful in your job search and landing a job!
- Throughout the course you will hear from various project management experts who will share their experiences, insights and tips for getting hired and succeeding as a manager
Project Management Job Search, Resume, and Interview Prep at Coursera Curriculum
Building a Foundation
Course Introduction
Role of the Project Manager
Expert Viewpoints: Project Manager Roles and Skills
IBM Project Manager Professional Certificates
Project Management Career Opportunities
Expert Viewpoints: Project Management as a Career
Illustrating a Personal Portfolio
Expert Viewpoints: Personal Portfolios
Creating Profiles for Online Sites
Drafting the Elevator Pitch
Expert Viewpoints: Elevator Pitch
Course Syllabus and Prerequisites
Lesson 1 Summary: Project Management as a Career
Lesson 2 Summary: Creating a Personal Portfolio and an Elevator Pitch
Lesson 1 Practice Quiz: Project Management as a Career
Lesson 2 Practice Quiz: Creating a Personal Portfolio
Module 1 Graded Quiz: Building a Foundation
Helpful Tips for Course Completion
Reading: PMI Talent Triangle Skill Overview
Hands-on Lab: Perform Skills' Readiness Check
Reading: Additional Program Recommendations
Reading: Introduction to Project Management Certifications
Reading: The Purpose and Value of a Personal Portfolio
Hands-on Lab: Develop a Personal Portfolio
Hands-on Lab: Develop an Elevator Pitch
Module 1 Glossary: Building a Foundation
Identifying Jobs, Creating Resumes, and Drafting Cover Letters
Conducting Company and Industry Research
Expert Viewpoints: Conducting Research
Working with a Third-Party Recruiter
Drafting a Resume
Expert Viewpoints: Developing a Project Management Resume
Drafting a Cover Letter
Lesson 1 Summary: Identifying Jobs
Lesson 2 Summary: Drafting Resumes and Cover Letters
Lesson 1 Practice Quiz: Identifying Jobs
Lesson 2 Practice Quiz: Drafting Resumes and Cover Letters
Module 2 Graded Quiz: Identifying Jobs, Creating Resumes, and Drafting Cover Letters
Reading: Finding Job Postings
Hands-on Lab: Assess Job Postings
Reading: Networking Online and Offline
Reading: Gathering Professional References
Hands-on Lab: Draft a Basic Resume
Hands-on Lab: Draft a Cover Letter
Module 2 Glossary: Identifying Jobs, Creating Resumes, and Drafting Cover Letters
The Interview Process
Submitting Your Application
Preparing for the Interview
Expert Viewpoints: The First Stage Interview
Project Manager Mock Interview: The First Round Interview
Project Manager Mock Interview: The Technical Interview
Final Interview: Pre-Interview Steps
Expert Viewpoints: Interview Preparation
Attending the Interview
Answering Questions
Expert Viewpoints: Responding to Questions
Project Manager Mock Interview: The Final Interview
Lesson 1 Summary: Initial Interview Rounds
Lesson 2 Summary: Final Interview
Lesson 1 Practice Quiz: Initial Interview Rounds
Lesson 2 Practice Quiz: Final Interview
Module 3 Graded Quiz: The Interview Process
Reading: End-to-End Interview Process
Reading: Human Resources (HR) Screening
Reading: First Stage Interview Process
Reading: Technical Screening
Hands-on Lab: Develop Responses to Common Interview Questions
Reading: Final Interview Checklist
Reading: The Remote or Virtual Interview
Reading: Closing the Interview
Hands-on Lab: Respond to Questions Using the STAR Technique
Module 3 Glossary: The Interview Process
Understanding Interview Questions and Post-Interview Next Steps
Core and Behavioral Interview Questions
Expert Viewpoints: Interview Questions
Trick Questions and Illegal Questions
Expert Viewpoints: Difficult Questions
Salary Negotiation
Expert Viewpoints: Job Offers
Lesson 1 Summary: Interview Questions
Lesson 2 Summary: Post-Interview Next Steps
Lesson 1 Practice Quiz: Interview Questions
Lesson 2 Practice Quiz: Post-Interview Next Steps
Module 4 Graded Quiz: Understanding Interview Questions and Post-Interview Steps
Reading: Case Study Questions
Hands-on Lab: Critique Mock Interview Responses
Reading: Other Interview Methods
Reading: Post-Interview Checklist
Reading: If You Get an Offer
Reading: If You Don’t Get an Offer
Reading: Final Course Checklist
Module 4 Glossary: Understanding Interview Questions and Post-Interview Steps
Final Project, Final Quiz, and Course Wrap-Up
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