Course Curriculum

  • 1

    Course Introduction & Preview

  • 2

    Module 1: The Professional You

    • The Professional You

    • The Fit

    • Professionalism Characteristics
  • 3

    Module 2: Your Introduction Letter (Cover Letter)

    • What's Your Story?

    • Test Your knowledge | Addressing an Introduction Letter

    • Structuring Your Introduction Letter

    • OFFICE HOURS | Modules 1 & 2 Review
  • 4

    Module 3: Your Resume

    • Resume Introduction

    • Creating Your Resume

    • Structuring Your Resume

    • Resume Photos

    • Designing Your Resume

    • Your Printed Resume

    • Professional References

    • Letters of Recommendation (LOR) for Resumes and Scholarships

    • Resume Examples and Blog Recommendations

    • OFFICE HOURS | Module 3 Review
  • 5

    Module 4: Formatting Your Documents

    • How to Correctly Format Your Electronic Documents

    • OFFICE HOURS | Module 4 Review
  • 6

    Module 5: Your Business Cards

    • Test Your Knowledge | Business Cards

    • Your Business Cards

    • Business Card Etiquette

    • OFFICE HOURS | Module 5 Review
  • 7

    Module 6: Dressing for Success

    • Your Professional Image

    • OFFICE HOURS | Module 6 Review
  • 8

    Module 7: Phone Etiquette

    • Test Your Knowledge | Your Contact Phone Number

    • Phone and Voicemail Etiquette
  • 9

    Module 8: "Netiquette" | E-Mail and Social Media

    • E-Mail Netiquette

    • Social Media Netiquette

    • OFFICE HOURS | Module 8 Review
  • 10

    Module 9: Your Communication Skills

    • Communication Self-Assessment

    • Test Your Knowledge | Communication

    • Your Communication Skills

    • Your Communication and Confidence

    • OFFICE HOURS | Module 9 Review
  • 11

    Module 10: Interviewing Best Practices

    • Your Guide to Answering Common Interview Questions

    • Top 10 Interview Blunders
  • 12

    Module 11: Phone and Virtual Interviews

    • Your Phone Interview

    • Your Virtual Interview

    • OFFICE HOURS | Module 11 Review
  • 13

    Module 12: The In-Person Interview

    • Preparing for Your In-Person Interview

    • The Steps for Success with Your In-Person Interview

    • Ask Questions and Positive Responses

    • The Wild Card Question

    • Other Potential Interview Questions

    • OFFICE HOURS | Module 12 Review
  • 14

    Module 13: Post Interview & Follow Up

    • Post Interview Best Practices

    • OFFICE HOURS | Module 13 Review
  • 15

    Module 14: Self-Marketing and Networking

    • Strategies for Successful Self-Marketing and Networking

    • Networking Events Dos and Dont's

    • Organization Memberships & Networking Events

    • OFFICE HOURS | Module 14 Review
  • 16

    Module 15: Your Business

    • Your Business ... Own It!

    • Income Tax and Liabilities
  • 17

    Course Summary

    • The Professional You Viewer and Dowload

    • OFFICE HOURS | Final Thoughts