Welcome back to our interview series. Last week, we kicked things off with one common interview question, “Why did you apply for this role?” This week, we are wading into another frequently asked question—and the topic of the most-read article on Coursera—“What are your strengths and weaknesses?” Strengths and weaknesses is a classic behavioral interview question, and like all behavioral interview questions, interviewers ask it in order to learn more about who you are and how you work. Broadly, these questions may touch upon the way you organize, communicate, make decisions, take initiative ..read more

New online degree offers tomorrow’s business leaders the opportunity to gain a postgraduate degree from award-winning business school – with no business background or application required. Learners can register their interest from today. The University of Huddersfield today announced that it is partnering with Coursera to launch a new MSc in Management, for which no Business background or application is required. The MSc will offer learners across the UK – and worldwide – the opportunity to train for a career in a variety of leadership roles at the intersection of management and technology, f ..read more

We have arrived at the beginning of another new Career Chat series. Over the next four weeks, we’ll be exploring how to prepare for a job interview. So far in Career Chat, we’ve primarily focused on preparing for the earlier stages of the job search process—focusing your career goals, identifying key job skills, writing your resume (and part two)—and the things you can do to accelerate your progress, like finding a mentor and growing your network. If all goes well in those first few stages, you’ll likely receive an invitation for an interview, where you will find yourself answering the questi ..read more

Welcome to the final issue of our job search series. Over the past month or so, we’ve shared tips on finding entry-level jobs, changing careers, and landing remote roles. Today, we’re talking about how to frame career gaps. But first, a quick announcement: We are running a promotion for new Coursera Plus subscribers! Through November 24, you can get your first month of Coursera Plus for $1. Search on the linked page (Re)framing your career gap Career gaps, or employment gaps, are stretches of time between jobs when you aren’t working at a traditional job. You may have a career gap if you, for ..read more

Welcome back to our job search series. So far, we have explored tips for finding an entry-level role and navigating a career change. This week, we’re going to wade into a lifestyle topic of interest: remote jobs. Working remotely can be one way to introduce flexibility into your career, while still retaining many of the employment benefits that come with working for a company. Some companies offer fully remote positions, while others have adopted a hybrid model, which sees employees working remotely on some days and convening in an office on others. With a remote job, you gain the freedom to ..read more

By Marni Baker Stein, Chief Content Officer, Coursera Today, I am excited to welcome Workday, a leading provider of enterprise cloud applications, to our partner community. Workday has launched the Workday Basics Series on Coursera, designed to familiarize learners with their platform and introduce opportunities for careers in Workday technology. Workday is a leading enterprise platform that helps organizations manage their most important assets – their people and money, and their technology is being used by more than 10,000 companies looking for a flexible solution to adapt to business chang ..read more

By: Jeff Maggioncalda, CEO of Coursera We’re excited to announce a groundbreaking program under the leadership of Guyana’s President Irfaan Ali where ministries across the country have partnered with Coursera to launch the Guyana-Coursera National Training Initiative. This innovative program offers every Guyanese citizen and public sector employee free education and skill training on Coursera. The program will be delivered through various ministries across the country, which will customize Coursera learning programs to each sector to diversify and transform the country’s economy and boost work ..read more

Earning a degree while juggling work and personal commitments can be a daunting task but as a retired Marine, Mack has experience in meeting difficult challenges. With the Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies (BLS) from Georgetown University, Mack has found the flexible, affordable, and supportive program he needs in order to pursue his career goals. His remarkable journey is a testament to the learning opportunities available to current and former military service members through the School of Continuing Studies. Mack’s professional background in the Marine Corps spanned over 30 years, during ..read more

This week, we’re continuing our job search exploration and talking about a topic that has come up many times in the comment section: changing careers. We can’t say we’re surprised that this is such a hot topic—it’s very common for people to shift directions at some point during their careers. After all, over time, your priorities may change, you may find new passions, or you may simply want something different than you wanted when you first began your career. These conversations may be particularly alive within our community because on Coursera, you can find several Professional Certificates ..read more

For over two decades, Eric has been an integral part of AT&T, a company that’s experienced staggering growth and transitions over the years. He’s contributed to its evolution at many job levels, starting as an intern and paving a unique career path in multiple roles on several teams, eventually landing in finance. Yet, there came a point when Eric decided he needed more control over his trajectory within the company. Eric already held a master’s in economics and finance and a law degree, but he was looking for something to set him apart. “I wanted to distinguish myself from everybody,” he ..read more