Board Infinity
Career Launchpad Essentials: SOP, Resume & Interview Prep Specialization
Board Infinity

Career Launchpad Essentials: SOP, Resume & Interview Prep Specialization

Complete Job Placement Skills and Strategies. Gain essential communication, resume, SOP, and interview skills to secure your desired job placement

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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
Beginner level

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Flexible schedule
4 months at 10 hours a week
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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
Beginner level

Recommended experience

Flexible schedule
4 months at 10 hours a week
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers

Overview

  • Develop effective communication skills for professional success.

  • Craft compelling resumes and statements of purpose.

  • Master job interview techniques to secure offers.

What’s included

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Taught in English
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June 2025

48 practice exercises

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  • Learn in-demand skills from university and industry experts
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  • Develop a deep understanding of key concepts
  • Earn a career certificate from Board Infinity

Specialization - 4 course series

What you'll learn

  • Identify personal strengths, weaknesses, and communication barriers through self-assessment tools like SWOT analysis.

  • Differentiate between types of communication and apply appropriate techniques in various professional scenarios.

  • Demonstrate improved public speaking, listening, and interpersonal skills through structured practice and feedback.

  • Construct professional emails, reports, and elevator pitches tailored to workplace needs.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Communication
Category: Conflict Management
Category: Goal Setting
Category: Presentations
Category: Public Speaking
Category: Self-Awareness
Category: Active Listening
Category: Personal Development
Category: Business Correspondence
Category: Writing
Category: Interpersonal Communications
Category: Non-Verbal Communication
Category: Business Communication
Category: Brand Management
Category: Verbal Communication Skills
Category: Professional Development

What you'll learn

  • Understand the structure, purpose, and significance of SOPs in the academic and professional application process.

  • Apply storytelling techniques and writing frameworks like the Six P’s to draft personalized and structured SOPs.

  • Analyze program and institutional values to tailor SOPs for discipline-specific and international contexts.

  • Evaluate feedback from alumni and admission reviewers to revise and enhance SOP drafts.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Continuous Improvement Process
Category: Constructive Feedback
Category: Writing
Category: Storytelling
Category: Cultural Responsiveness
Category: Self-Awareness
Category: Adaptability
Category: Peer Review
Category: Editing
Category: Generative AI
Category: Goal Setting

What you'll learn

  • Understand what recruiters and ATS systems look for in top-tier resumes

  • Write tailored summaries, achievements, and experiences using proven frameworks like STAR

  • Strategically format and structure your resume for impact and readability

  • Build and maintain a Master Resume and create job-specific versions in minutes

Skills you'll gain

Category: Keyword Research
Category: Applicant Tracking Systems
Category: Goal Setting
Category: Self-Awareness
Category: Marketing
Category: LinkedIn
Category: Personal Development
Category: Writing
Category: Editing
Category: Proofreading

What you'll learn

  • Analyze various interview formats and tailor preparation strategies accordingly.

  • Demonstrate effective verbal, non-verbal, and behavioral communication in interview contexts.

  • Apply the STAR method and structured frameworks to answer both common and complex interview questions.

  • Evaluate interview approaches across different industries and company types to design customized preparation plans.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Goal Setting
Category: Communication
Category: Interviewing Skills
Category: Growth Mindedness
Category: Professionalism
Category: Verbal Communication Skills
Category: Stress Management
Category: Non-Verbal Communication
Category: Active Listening
Category: Composure
Category: Storytelling
Category: Assertiveness
Category: Public Speaking
Category: Personal Development
Category: Self-Awareness
Category: Interpersonal Communications
Category: Analytical Skills

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Instructors

Board Infinity
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165 Courses282,792 learners
Ashay Sinha
Board Infinity
1 Course176 learners

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