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Preparation for Job Interviews

A concise yet comprehensive guide that transforms interview anxiety into confident, prepared performance.

access

Lifetime

level

Beginner

certificate

Certificate of completion

language

English

What you will learn in Preparation for Job Interviews Course

  • Common interview question frameworks
  • STAR method for behavioral questions
  • Technical interview preparation strategies
  • Salary negotiation techniques

  • Virtual interview best practices
  • Interview follow-up protocols
  • Body language and vocal control

Program Overview

Interview Fundamentals

⏱️ 1 weeks

  • Covers interview types (behavioral, case, technical), company research methods, and question anticipation techniques.
  • Includes common question banks.

Answer Development

⏱️ 1 weeks

  • Focuses on storytelling structures, competency demonstration, and concise messaging.
  • Features STAR method workshops.

Specialized Interviews

⏱️ 1 weeks

  • Examines technical whiteboarding, case interviews, and leadership scenarios.
  • Includes coding interview simulations.

Final Preparation

⏱️ 1 weeks

  • Teaches virtual setup optimization, stress management, and negotiation approaches. Features mock interview drills.

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Job Outlook

  • Professional value: Critical for job seekers
  • Salary impact: Effective negotiation increases offers 10-20%
  • Industry demand: Universal across sectors
  • Certification benefit: Enhances job search credibility
9.6Expert Score
Highly Recommended
Master job interview success with proven frameworks for answering questions, technical demonstrations, and salary negotiations.
Value
9
Price
9.2
Skills
9.6
Information
9.7
PROS
  • HR-approved techniques
  • Downloadable cheat sheets
  • Industry-specific variations
  • Includes virtual interview tech check
CONS
  • Requires external practice
  • Limited executive-level focus
  • Needs customization per role

Specification: Preparation for Job Interviews

access

Lifetime

level

Beginner

certificate

Certificate of completion

language

English

FAQs

  • Learn how to prepare for five different types of job interviews, so you’re ready for diverse formats.
  • Practice answering the most common interview questions confidently.
  • Break down best practices before, during, and after the interview, from presentation to follow-up.
  • Discover how to craft strategic questions to ask at the end of an interview, showing your enthusiasm.
  • Apply skills like business writing, communication, oral expression, and interview readiness—all in a hands-on format.
  • It’s a guided project designed to be completed in just 1 hour.
  • Delivered via a video overlay with a live workspace—follow along in real time.
  • Fully self-paced, so you can start, pause, and complete it at your convenience—desktop access only.
  • The project is labeled Beginner level—no prior experience required.
  • However, it’s recommended (but not mandatory) to have completed foundation courses like STAR Technique for Job Interviews or Job Search Communication Tools.
  • Led by Dianna Eckford, an instructor on Coursera’s Project Network.
  • Part of Coursera’s well-designed guided projects—backed by expert-created, interactive learning experiences.
  • Already popular: 73,000+ learners enrolled, with an average rating of 4.3 stars from 848 reviews.
  • Yes—you can earn a shareable certificate upon completing the guided project.
  • It’s included in Coursera Plus subscription plans.
  • This project is only accessible on desktop, not mobile phones.
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