Career Planning

Intro

Career Planning provides practical support for tertiary students, graduates, and professionals who are pursuing employment opportunities. This course includes the elements of a strong CV and cover letter and strategic approaches to interview preparation.

What You'll Learn

• How to analyse a job description

• How to create a strong CV and cover letter

• How to prepare for an interview

This course consists of the following three modules:

1. Introduction to Career Planning

2. Creating Your CV and Cover Letter

3. Interview Strategy

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

✓ Apply job hunting techniques to discover and apply to appropriate vacancies

✓ Construct an appropriately-designed and strategic resume

✓ Compose a cover letter for a specific vacancy

✓ Develop key interview strategies

Who It's For

These courses support everyone from students graduating university to recent graduates to experienced professionals looking for new opportunities.

Get Prepared

All courses are led by an expert instructor and filled with compelling examples of real grants, interactive exercises, and opportunities for reflection. For this reason, we recommend you use a laptop or tablet if possible.

Course Expert(s)

Dr Peter Mitchell

Dr Peter Mitchell is an Oxford-educated consultant, and Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, who has authored internationally renowned career development courses for graduates and aspiring professionals. An entrepreneur and educator, he has partnered with Knowledge E to create a unique programme for ambitious students, graduates, and specialists as they embark or continue on their professional journeys.

Programme

Employability Essentials is a three-course programme that supports students and professionals as they navigate their career journey. From getting a job to cultivating communication and leadership skills, this programme supports upcoming graduates and experienced professionals in:

• getting the right job,

• cultivating skills for career advancement,

• and developing leadership skills.

Employability Essentials includes the following courses:

1. Career Planning

2. Professional Communication

3. 21st Century Skills