career development

Overview This course is a collaboration between FourBlock and Columbia University, powered by T-Mobile. The course will focus on the development of interpersonal, intrapersonal, and intellectual character strengths as they relate to making a successful career transition from military service...

Overview Based on interviews with industry professionals and recruitment specialists, this course helps you create a compelling CV / résumé and job application that will get your foot in the door. Be the last they have to read - Be the first they want to call! Once you have your professional...

Overview Based on advice from accomplished professionals in the business, HR and academic field, we have created a course that helps you succeed in job interviews and get that ultimate call. Tell your story so well interviewers can’t ignore you! Once you have your professional knowledge and...

Overview In this course, you’ll focus on two key parts of networking. In the first part, you will focus on an elevator pitch, a short speech to highlight the qualities that are important to finding a job or making a connection. You’ll practice giving your speech and get feedback on your...

Overview Do you love your job, do you wake up every morning all eager about it? Are you ready to do what you have chosen for the rest of your life? When you are off your chosen track, do you look to take action immediately and start working more effectively to overcome difficulties? Is your life...

Overview Your skills and expertise are only as strong as your ability to sell them. To secure a job that appeals to you, you also need to know how to present yourself as an attractive potential employee. This career development course will help you highlight your skills and stand out in the...

Overview A degree is necessary to secure a graduate role, but employers are looking for much more. The key is showing a potential employer what you can offer BEYOND your credentials. This is not a standard business course on writing job applications and practicing interview techniques. We’ve...

Overview This course explains what happiness at work looks like, why it matters, and how to cultivate it. It begins by defining happiness and making the case that happiness at work improves the performance of individual employees and organizations as a whole, increasing innovation...

Overview Stress, anxiety, and burnout are rampant across workplaces today: 80 percent of workers feel stress on the job, and nearly half say they need help learning how to manage it. While many organizations may assume that intense stress is unavoidable, even admirable, research suggests that...

Overview One of the key insights from the science of happiness is that our own personal happiness depends heavily on our relationships with others. By tuning into the needs of other people, we actually enhance our own emotional well-being. The same is true within organizations: those that foster...

Overview Explore different career options and understand what you want from a career Being an early career academic researcher, whether you’re a doctoral student or research staff, can be challenging: should you pursue further academic research? What skills will help you progress in an academic...

Overview Being offered an interview is exciting but can be quite daunting. On this course, our experts from The Careers Service here at The University of Sheffield will make sure you are prepared for the big day. If you’re still at the stage of writing your CV and submitting applications for a...

Overview Experts from The Careers Service here at The University of Sheffield share their top tips to help you write exceptional applications, CVs (or résumés), covering letters and personal statements. You’ll also hear from employers and admissions tutors to find out what they really look for...

The Summer period is an ideal time to reflect on your career goals and to hone the necessary skills to advance professionally or improve your emplyability. The following selection of MOOCs by top universities provide the perfect opportunity to work towards your career success.

Online Courses to Improve your Career Prospects Are you doing the right things to move your career forward? There are lots of things you probably know you should be doing, but do you actually do them or even know HOW to do them? Building the right skills is more important than ever in...

Learning Pathways to Master Top Skills Some online course platforms offer course pathways which are a series of related courses designed to help you deepen your expertise in a subject or master a specific skill. For a fee, you can earn a credential on completion of all the courses, or you...

With a new year looming round the corner, we all tend to reflect on the past year and, more importantly, on what we want to change in our lives. Career success plays an important role in our general well being, so I thought I'd give you a head start with the following collection of online...

The following courses have been selected to help you achieve in your career development. Although some are part of Learning Pathways offered by the platform delivering the courses, each individual course can still be accessed for free. If you wish to gain a Certificate, you'll need to pay a fee...