Strategies to Get Your Dream Job as a Diverse Person
Strategies to Get Your Dream Job as a Diverse Person
What you’ll learn
Skills you’ll gain
Though many organizations claim to want more diversity, diverse people still face especially difficult obstacles, prejudices, and mistreatments during their career. That disconnect can make you, as a diverse person, feel powerless, as if you don't have a say in how your career turns out. The good news is that in this course, you can claim your spot as the real driver of your career, ensuring your voice is heard and your talents are recognized. Your instructor is Shannon Wong Lerner, PhD, a career and communication coach and consultant. She regularly helps diverse people gain the professional visibility, voice, and recognition they deserve. In this course, She'll use real life examples from her diverse clients to show you how to navigate familiar situations and to prepare for ones you have yet to experience. Upon completion, you'll have the mindset, tools, and strategies you need to take control of your career and get your dream job.
Syllabus
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Crafting your story Your background and where you come from play an important role in who you are. 3m
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Communicating your origins In order to give an employer a strong sense of what you bring to the table, you'll want to paint a compelling picture of the elements that make you, you as they relate to your career. 3m
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Playing the market One important mindset shift for you to make is to consider time spent in previous jobs as an investment towards your future. 3m
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Pain points As a diverse person, do you always seem to settle within the job you know you can do, but don't want? 3m
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Mission and legacy Being clear on your mission and legacy as a diverse person will envision how you want to pave the way for others. 3m
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Job specs Reviewing job specs can be overwhelming when trying to identify which roles suit your career goals. 4m
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LinkedIn networking Professional networking online using LinkedIn can seem daunting when you are unfamiliar with the platform. 4m
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Moving on up Vetting a company to ensure that they make diverse people feel comfortable and included is crucial when finding a strong fit. 4m
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Introduce yourself First impressions have a lasting effect on employers in person and on paper. 3m
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Portfolio and experience Now more than ever, companies need to see actionable results in their potential job candidates. 3m
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Visual rhetoric Visual rhetoric can help you create an exceptional resume including a sleek, modern design. 3m
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Personal story Having a good personal story can determine if you get a callback or not. 2m
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Skills and expertise It's possible to include what might seem like the dullest aspects of your job history into a personable letter. 2m
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Metrics Even though you want to grab their attention with a good narrative, you still need to show off your contributions to your companies and industry. 2m
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Photo and headline Visually orient and succinctly capture your strengths to potential employers. 3m
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About and experience Fitting the character limits for LinkedIn About and Experience sections can feel challenging. 2m
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Using keywords Your education and publications are only helpful if they fit with the positions to which you're applying. 2m
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More than resumes LinkedIn is more than just a way to post your resume online. After this lesson you'll be able to use LinkedIn to build your network and your brand. 3m
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Speaking anxiety Being nervous for public speaking or interviewing can feel really nerve-racking. 3m
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The STAR method You will keep an interviewer's attention if you can situate yourself within real events at work that carry actionable results. 3m
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Delivery There are several factors that contribute to how your presence is received during an interview. 3m
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Signing off Thank you for watching! 2m
Certificate
Certificate of Completion
Awarded upon successful completion of the course.
Instructor
Shannon Wong Lerner, PhD
Dr. Shannon Wong Lerner is a cross-continental scholar, thought leader, keynote speaker, and DEI & communication skills trainer whose work spans across the United States, Europe, and Asia. With 20 years of experience and after completing her Ph.D. from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Dr. Wong Lerner started her private practice to bring together academic, wellness, and career and communication coaching & consulting expertise for a cross-cultural integration of innovative ideas, healthy practices, and creativity. Dr. Wong Lerner is the host of The Intersection: Diverse Folx Converse, programming made by and for QPoC and GNC individuals. Dr. Shannon also partners with Wholehearted.org which is a wellness and mental health education platform highlighting the work of humanity-driven thought leaders.
Shannon Wong Lerner, PhD
Founder of Wong Lerner Coaching
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How GoSkills helped Chris
I got the promotion largely because of the skills I could develop, thanks to the GoSkills courses I took. I set aside at least 30 minutes daily to invest in myself and my professional growth. Seeing how much this has helped me become a more efficient employee is a big motivation.
