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Beatty, Richard-
Professionals looking for a new career will find the inside scoop on networking, interviewing, negotiating job offers, succeeding on the new job, and much more to be a big advantage in getting a new job quickly. Readers will enter their job search prepared by defining their job objective, developing a great resume, using search firms to their advantage, and orchestrating a targeted direct-mail campaign.
Beshara, Tony-
650.14 B554j 2006In The Job Search Solution, Beshara presents a simple yet incredibly powerful step-by-step system that allows you to personally control your own day-to-day job search process. In addition to illuminating real-life job search stories, the book contains interactive exercises, practical Dos and Don'ts, and other essential tools. You'll find out: What 97 percent of American businesses are really looking for when hiring, How family and friends can be enlisted to help in the job search process, How factors such as age and employment history can affect the job search-and how you can manage these issues, What the real purpose of an interview is, and how you can effectively "structure" your presentation in order to get asked back...and then get hired.
Betrus, Michael-
650.14 B564c 2009The Complete Book of Perfect Phrases for Job Seekers shows how to project the right image, sound professional, and convey their experience in the best light possible. Expert career coaches Michael Betrus and Carole Martin provide the precise phrases for every stage--from writing the cover letter to putting together a resume to blowing them away at the interview--helping you stand out from all the other applicants.
Bolles, Richard-
650.14 W555This has been the bestselling job-hunting book in the world for over three decades, and it continues to be the job-hunter's bible. This edition is revised and updated.
Farr, J. Michael-
331.702 F239b 2009This resource for those facing career decisions (as well as their advisors) contains up-to-date information on more than 500 of the most promising jobs for the 21st century. Ranked by earnings, expected growth through 2012, and annual openings, these jobs encompass all education levels and a wide range of fields and industries. Organized alphabetically, the job descriptions provide information on educational requirements, earnings, duties, and relevant skills.
Farr, J. Michael-
331.702 F239t 2006In just two steps, "300 Best Jobs without a Four-Year Degree" helps the non-college grad quickly and easily narrow their career options and learn more about jobs of interest. Step One: Readers browse a variety of "best jobs" lists. Step Two: Readers learn more about the jobs of interest by looking up their descriptions. Features more than 50 "best jobs" lists, including best pay, fastest growth, most openings, best part-time, best for self-employment, and more.
Ferrone, Ralph-
650.14 F396d 2006Whether you get the job or not is determined in the interview. . . . The job interview is "the single most crucial step in the whole application process. Learn about: How to secure the interview, from resume preparation to query letters and more; Ways to dress, walk, and talk for interview success; Common interview questions--and how to answer them!; How to deal with illegal questions about age, sexual orientation, family status, etc. And lots more!
Fry, Ronald W.-
650.144 F947og 2009This no-nonsense guide will prepare you to leverage the trickiest questions to your advantage. Learn how to deal gracefully with complicated case interviews, various personality types, and even potentially illegal questions - all while avoiding common mistakes.
Jansen, Julie-
650.13 J35y 2006We've all had an "abusive" boss or a "toxic" coworker or an assistant who was "just a little bit difficult." Some of us have even left good jobs because of them. But in this witty, pragmatic book, career coach Julie Jansen shows readers how to master the Eleven Keys-the essentials to getting along with even the most dysfunctional colleagues.
Karsh, Brad-
650.142 K18h 2009Hiring managers will decide whether they want you for a job within five seconds of reading your resume. With such little time to make that first impression, you need a resume that will instantly distinguish you from the hundreds of candidates competing for the same position.
Pierson, Orville-
650.14 P624u 2006The Unwritten Rules of the Highly Effective Job Search helps you create a powerful plan using the Pierson Method. You'll learn proven methods to sharpen your focus, taking you slep by step through the search process that has helped make LHH the world's leading career services company. Put Pierson's strategies to use and you'll soon be embarking on a successful job search.
Krannich, Ronald L.-
650.14 K89iw 2005The authors provide an essential tool kit for determining what one should do in his or her next stage in life. Includes numerous self-assessment devices, online assistance, a directory of community resources, and an action plan for landing a new job based on a clear sense of purpose and a pattern of accomplishments.
Lobenstine, Margaret-
650.1 L797r 2006Do you enjoy following a diverse and evolving set of interests? Do you get down on yourself for being a "jack of all trades and master of none"? Do you feel trapped by others' expectations of you to stay in your current field forever? Do you feel envy when someone says, "I've always known exactly what I wanted to do with my life"? If you said yes to any of these questions, look no further. The Renaissance Soul lays out a winning strategy to maximize life and career success for the dynamic and change-loving people the author dubs "Renaissance Souls." Finally, a book that says you can have it all-and shows you how.
Ryan, Robin-
650.1 R989s 2006The author shows readers how to establish an appealing career identity using self-branding tools like resumes, Mind Maps, and on-the-job success stories. She also outlines fresh approaches to networking with colleagues and negotiating with bosses.
Wolter, Romanus-
158.1 W868k 2006Introducing readers to a simple, four-step process for achieving important goals in their life and work, Wolter catapults people to the discipline, skill, and mastery it takes to accomplish anything.