5 free online courses that will help you ace your next job interview 

In a technologically- and intellectually-advanced world, there may be no shortage of professions for you to pick from and the hiring procedures involved may be different for every sector. But there's always a tell-me-about-yourself question during any interview, and there's always the moment when you have to enter a room and put on your most confident persona. To help you navigate through common interviewing stages, whether you're a beginner or changing professions, we list out the free online courses that you can enrol in now.

Interviewing and Resume Writing

Offered by University of Maryland

In the five-part free online course, you're taken through the stages of research, let in on advanced interviewing techniques, and taught how to prepare winning resumes and cover letters. The lesson is ideal to enrol in whether you're just starting out as a professional or switching career lanes at a later stage.

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Ace Your Job Interview

Offered on Skillshare

The founder of Media Training Worldwide, TJ Walker has been holding soft-skill development workshops for years now. During this video-based crash course on the art of interviewing, he touches upon the themes of researching, making successful small talk, dressing, creating a strategy, and acing the tell-me-about-yourself (trick) question.

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How to Succeed at Interviews

Offered by University of Sheffield

If you're planning to land your dream job, the experts from The Careers Service at The University of Sheffield will fill you in on how to prepare for a successful interview. The three-week course includes topics related to the preparation stage, such as anticipating key questions and carrying out accurate research; the dealing-with stage, such as what to wear and brilliant questions to ask the interviewer; and finally, tips on handling different types of interviews, whether the ones that need you to present a project or take tests and exercises.

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Successful Interviews

Offered on Skillshare

The one-hour short course is an effective 10-step guide. By the end of the video lessons, you'll be able to master the art of selling yourself, learn how to leverage important feedback and deal with different interviews with a customisable, flexible approach.

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Overcoming Job Interview Anxiety

Offered on Udemy

There could be times when you have the learning and expertise to nail an interview, but become anxious when you actually enter the recruiter's door. The online course will teach you hands-on techniques to handle anxiety and nervousness when you're faced with a similar situation. Expect insights from psychologist's, tips to look confident and much more.

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