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ISBN: 978-1-57023-393-7 (13-digit)
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By Ronald L. Krannich, Ph.D.
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The perfect re-employment action guide for navigating today’s challenging job market! Designed for anyone seeking employment – from hopeful new graduates and individuals experiencing job loss to those re-entering the job market after a lengthy absence – this 64-page pocket guide is packed with essential job-hunting information organized around an effective 10-step job search process. It helps users quickly:
- check their attitudes
- assess their motivated abilities and skills
- state an objective
- complete job applications and write resumes
- network for information, advice, and referrals
- use the Internet effectively
- attend job fairs
- conduct effective job interviews
- close and follow up
- negotiate salary and benefits
- accept job offers
Special sections focus on:
- handling red flag issues
- finding a federal government job
- surviving and thriving on the job
- starting a business
- documenting education and work history
A popular give-away to help anyone seeking employment, this handy 3¾” x 4¾” pocket guide is designed as a personal reference and action companion that easily fits into a coat or shirt pocket or handbag.
64 pages. Softcover. Copyright © 2017.
Table of Contents
Quickly Find a Job 1
You Need a JOB, Now! 1
You Lost Your Job – Now What? 4
Basic Job Search Tips & Techniques 7
10 Steps to Job Search Success 7
What’s Your Job Search IQ? 8
How’s Your Attitude? 11
Identify Your Transferable Skills 13
Know Your Motivated Abilities/Skills 14
State a Clear Objective or Goal 15
Complete Winning Applications 17
Avoid 45 Resume Mistakes 18
Use the Internet Wisely 20
Community-Based Opportunity Networks 21
Attend Targeted Job Fairs 23
Start Your Own Business 25
Find a Federal Job 27
Network Your Way to Success 28
Prepare for Job Interviews 31
Avoid 40 Job Interview Errors 32
Handle Red Flags Tactfully 34
Prepare to Answer 58 Questions 35
Ask Informative Questions 38
Close and Exit the Interview Properly 39
Follow Up the Interview Quickly 40
Avoid 20 Salary Mistakes 41
Accept the Job Offer 42
Job Survival and Success 43
Survive and Thrive on the Job 43
10 Job Survival Strategies 44
Conduct an Annual Career Check-Up 44
Documentation and Resources 45
Personal Information 45
Education Snapshot 47
College/University Attended 48
Other Education/Training 49
Work History/Experience 50
Other Noteworthy Experiences 51
Identify Your Best References 52
Key Contacts/Directory 54
Research and Contact Local Employers 55
Job Search Contract/Commitment 57
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