Landing a Job as a Skills-First Candidate
36mGeneral2023-12-05
Authors

Shweta Mogha
Cofounder and Chief Operating Officer of eWOW
Course details
Skills-first hiring is the wave of the future. In this course, learn about the growing trend of skills-first hiring practices at companies around the globe, the opportunity that skills-first hiring hold for you, and strategies to stand out as a skills-first candidate by identifying your skills and aligning your resume, cover letter, and interview responses to the key skills for your desired role. Join instructor Shweta Mogha as she provides important insight into how companies approach skills-first hiring and how to highlight your skills and succeed as a skills-first job candidate.
Skills covered
Job SearchingCareer DevelopmentLimited Series
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - Becoming a skills-first candidate
1. Why Skills
- 02 - The opportunity of skills-first hiring
- 03 - How skills-first hiring benefits candidates
- 04 - Top skills organizations are looking for
- 05 - How to identify your core skills
- 06 - How to find skills-first organizations
2. Highlighting Your Skills in Applications
- 07 - Identifying skills using a job description
- 08 - Creating a tailored resume
- 09 - Leveraging your transferable skills
- 10 - Writing a winning cover letter
3. Highlighting Your Skills in Interviews
- 11 - Preparing for a skills-first Interview
- 12 - Highlight your skills using the STAR method
- 13 - Scenario - Using the STAR method in an interview
- 14 - Mistakes to avoid during skills-first interviews
Conclusion
- 15 - Showcasing your skills
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