Create a Departure and Personal Statement for Interviews from Coursera

Welcome to this guided project on "Create a Departure and Personal Statements for interviews”. My name is Dianna Eckford, and I will be your instructor for this project. I currently coach a wide variety of Silicon Valley professionals who have recently been impacted from their previous employer.

In this 45 minute project-based course, I’ll teach you how to create a Departure statement that will help you answer your first behavioral question recruiters and hiring managers' will ask: “Why are you looking for a new job?”

I will also teach you how to create a Personal Statement that will help you answer your first behavioral question recruiters and hiring managers’ will ask: “Tell me about yourself.”

By the end of this project, you will have created a Departure and Personal Statement for interviews

Learning Objective 1: Gmail and Sign in

Learning Objective 2: Accessing Interactive Files

Learning Objective 3: Create a Departure Statement for interviews

Learning Objective 4: Incorrect Departure Statements

Learning Objective 5: Create a Personal Statement for interviews

Learning Objective 6: Incorrect Personal Statement

Learning Objective 7: Create a Personal Statement Using a Job Description

Learning Objective 8: Recite a Departure and Personal Statements in 25 t0 60 seconds

Learning Objective 9: Create a trusted contact network list of family, friends and business associates

Note: This course works best for learners who are based in the North America region. We’re currently working on providing the same experience in other regions.

What's inside

Syllabus

Create a Departure and Personal Statement for Interviews

Here you will describe what the project is about. It should give an overview of what the learner will achieve by completing this project.

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Ideal for learners in career transition who need to craft genuine statements for interviews

Teaches essential skills for crafting effective departure and personal statements

Provides step-by-step guidance on creating compelling statements

Focuses on behavioral questions commonly asked in interviews

Delivers practical exercises and interactive files to enhance learning

Reviews summary

Personal statement interview preparation

According to students, this course can aid learners as they prepare for interviews by crafting a strong personal statement. There are engaging assignments that help learners craft a more nuanced personal statement and prepare for departing a current role. Although some difficult questions appear on some quizzes, students have largely given this course positive reviews.

Helpful instructor

"thank Mrs. Dianna specially"

Quizzes offer good practice

"The quiz at the end had some confusing questions and answers"

"other than that, I'm glad I had some good statements to use for my upcoming interviews."

Fulfilling assignments

"This course was awesome and easy to understand to everyone. Thank you so much Coursera."

Essential interview prep

"This course is really suitable for me when I apply for a new job."

"This guided workshop and the examples was very helpful!"

"This project is excellent for those who want to get selected for their CVs by employers."

Negative reviews exist

"I havent liked it"

"I want to un-enroll from this. Time waste."

"The instructor didn't explain how to access the working documents."

"Rhyme doesn't load properly. There's no access to the files"

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Create a Departure and Personal Statement for Interviews with these activities:

Review and Practice Identifying Behavioral Interview Questions

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Reviewing and practicing identifying behavioral interview questions will help you prepare for the first questions you'll be asked in an interview by recruiters and hiring managers.

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Identify common behavioral interview questions
Practice answering behavioral interview questions using the STAR method

Create a Departure Statement for Interviews

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Creating a Departure Statement will help you prepare for the first behavioral question you'll be asked in an interview by recruiters and hiring managers: "Why are you looking for a new job?"

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Identify your reasons for leaving your current job
Craft a clear and concise statement that highlights your reasons for leaving

Create a Personal Statement for Interviews

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Creating a Personal Statement will help you prepare for the second behavioral question you'll be asked in an interview by recruiters and hiring managers: "Tell me about yourself."

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Identify your key skills and experiences
Craft a clear and concise statement that highlights your skills and experiences

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Practice Delivering Your Departure and Personal Statements

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Practicing delivering your Departure and Personal Statements will help you confidently answer the first two behavioral questions you'll be asked in an interview.

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Practice delivering your Departure Statement out loud
Practice delivering your Personal Statement out loud
Record yourself delivering your statements and review your performance

Join a Mock Interview Group

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Joining a mock interview group will provide you with an opportunity to practice your Departure and Personal Statements in a realistic interview setting.

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Find a mock interview group to join
Prepare for your mock interviews by practicing your Departure and Personal Statements
Participate in mock interviews and receive feedback from your peers

Contribute to Open Source Projects Related to Interview Skills

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Contributing to open source projects related to interview skills can help you learn more about the topic while also improving your coding and problem-solving skills.

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Find open source projects related to interview skills
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Career center

Learners who complete Create a Departure and Personal Statement for Interviews will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Career Counselor

As a Career Counselor, you will be providing expert guidance to individuals seeking to advance their careers. This course will provide you with the skills and knowledge necessary to assist your clients in creating compelling departures and personal statements. These are essential tools for effectively articulating their career goals and securing their desired positions. By learning how to create these statements effectively, you can help your clients make a strong impression on potential employers and increase their chances of success in the job market.

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Human Resources Manager

As a Human Resources Manager, you will be responsible for managing the recruitment and hiring process. This course will equip you with the skills necessary to evaluate candidates effectively based on their departures and personal statements. These statements provide valuable insights into candidates' motivations, aspirations, and career goals. By understanding how to interpret these statements effectively, you can make informed hiring decisions and build a strong team of professionals.

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Recruiter

In your role as a Recruiter, you will be searching for and qualifying candidates for open positions. This course will provide you with the skills necessary to identify and attract top talent based on their departures and personal statements. These statements offer valuable information about candidates' skills, experience, and career goals. By learning how to assess these statements effectively, you can save time and effort in the recruitment process and find the best candidates for your organization.

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Career Coach

As a Career Coach, you will work with individuals to help them develop their careers and achieve their professional goals. This course will provide you with the skills necessary to assist your clients in creating compelling departures and personal statements. These statements are essential for effectively articulating their career goals and securing their desired positions. By learning how to create these statements effectively, you can help your clients make a strong impression on potential employers and increase their chances of success in the job market.

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Resume Writer

As a Resume Writer, you will be helping individuals create professional resumes and cover letters. This course will provide you with the skills necessary to assist your clients in creating compelling departures and personal statements. These statements are essential for effectively articulating their career goals and securing their desired positions. By learning how to create these statements effectively, you can help your clients make a strong impression on potential employers and increase their chances of success in the job market.

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Talent Acquisition Manager

As a Talent Acquisition Manager, you will be responsible for attracting, recruiting, and hiring talented candidates. This course will provide you with the skills necessary to evaluate candidates effectively based on their departures and personal statements. These statements provide valuable insights into candidates' motivations, aspirations, and career goals. By understanding how to interpret these statements effectively, you can make informed hiring decisions and build a strong team of professionals.

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Outplacement Counselor

As an Outplacement Counselor, you will be assisting individuals who have recently lost their jobs. This course will provide you with the skills necessary to help your clients create effective departures and personal statements. These statements are essential for effectively articulating their career goals and securing their desired positions. By learning how to create these statements effectively, you can help your clients make a strong impression on potential employers and increase their chances of success in the job market.

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Training and Development Manager

As a Training and Development Manager, you will be responsible for developing and delivering training programs to employees. This course will provide you with the skills necessary to help employees create compelling departures and personal statements. These statements are essential for effectively articulating their career goals and securing their desired positions. By learning how to create these statements effectively, you can help employees make a strong impression on potential employers and increase their chances of success in their careers.

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Organizational Development Manager

In your role as an Organizational Development Manager, you will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to improve employee performance and satisfaction. This course will provide you with the skills necessary to help employees create compelling departures and personal statements. These statements are essential for effectively articulating their career goals and securing their desired positions. By learning how to create these statements effectively, you can help employees make a strong impression on potential employers and increase their chances of success in their careers.

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Performance Improvement Consultant

As a Performance Improvement Consultant, you will be working with organizations to improve employee performance and productivity. This course will provide you with the skills necessary to assist employees in creating compelling departures and personal statements. These statements are essential for effectively articulating their career goals and securing their desired positions. By learning how to create these statements effectively, you can help employees make a strong impression on potential employers and increase their chances of success in their careers.

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HR Business Partner

As an HR Business Partner, you will be partnering with business leaders to provide HR support and guidance. This course will provide you with the skills necessary to assist employees in creating compelling departures and personal statements. These statements are essential for effectively articulating their career goals and securing their desired positions. By learning how to create these statements effectively, you can help employees make a strong impression on potential employers and increase their chances of success in their careers.

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Diversity and Inclusion Manager

As a Diversity and Inclusion Manager, you will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace. This course will provide you with the skills necessary to assist employees in creating compelling departures and personal statements. These statements are essential for effectively articulating their career goals and securing their desired positions. By learning how to create these statements effectively, you can help employees make a strong impression on potential employers and increase their chances of success in their careers.

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Workforce Planning Manager

As a Workforce Planning Manager, you will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to ensure that an organization has the right number of employees with the right skills to meet its business needs. This course will provide you with the skills necessary to assist employees in creating compelling departures and personal statements. These statements are essential for effectively articulating their career goals and securing their desired positions. By learning how to create these statements effectively, you can help employees make a strong impression on potential employers and increase their chances of success in their careers.

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Career Development Specialist

As a Career Development Specialist, you will be working with individuals to help them develop and achieve their career goals. This course will provide you with the skills necessary to assist your clients in creating compelling departures and personal statements. These statements are essential for effectively articulating their career goals and securing their desired positions. By learning how to create these statements effectively, you can help your clients make a strong impression on potential employers and increase their chances of success in the job market.

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Employee Relations Manager

As an Employee Relations Manager, you will be responsible for managing employee relations and resolving workplace disputes. This course will provide you with the skills necessary to assist employees in creating compelling departures and personal statements. These statements are essential for effectively articulating their career goals and securing their desired positions. By learning how to create these statements effectively, you can help employees make a strong impression on potential employers and increase their chances of success in their careers.

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