Career Planning Essentials: Unlock Your Future

Kickstart your career by exploring career choices and developing SMART goals

Deciding on a career path and finding employment opportunities is challenging. The labour market is constantly changing, and it can be difficult to know what your options are.

This three-week course from Luleå University of Technology will give you the ultimate guide to starting your career. You’ll learn to examine your abilities, explore opportunities, and create SMART goals to define and measure your career development.

Learn how to write a great cover letter, CV, and LinkedIn profile

The key elements to a successful job application are a strong CV and cover letter that showcase your strengths, skills, and experience. LinkedIn is also vital for recruiters in today’s job market, and can play a huge role in expanding your opportunities.

On this course, you’ll learn tips and techniques on how to create a comprehensive CV, cover letter, and LinkedIn profile that make you stand out as a strong candidate.

Cultivate your personal brand and create an elevator pitch to sell yourself

A fundamental aspect of a successful candidate is their ability to sell themselves. In order to convince companies that you are the right fit, you need to have confidence in yourself and your abilities, and have the skills to communicate this.

With expert guidance, you’ll learn how to create your personal brand, which will enable you to develop the self-assuredness and distinctiveness that recruiters look for.

Prepare yourself for a successful job interview

Learning from an experienced educator at Luleå University of Technology, you’ll be empowered to present yourself professionally and articulate your knowledge and abilities intelligently.

Once you’ve completed this course, you’ll be equipped with everything you need to land the perfect role for you.

This course is designed for people starting their careers or entering the workplace, including students studying at the upper secondary level or towards a degree.

It will also be beneficial for those wanting to improve their career prospects.

• Getting started with your career
• Course introduction
• Basic career planning concepts
• Strategies for success
• From goals to greatness
• Putting yourself out there
• A CV that represents you well
• Conquering the cover letter
• Promoting your brand on LinkedIn
• Landing the job
• Pitch your best self
• Acing the interview
• Negotiating your ideal salary
• Wrapping up the course