How to Write a Resume And Get a Job

How To Write A Resume And Get A JobFinding a job can be nerve-racking. It's hard to know even where to begin: Where are jobs listed? What skills do you need? How can you make your resume stand out? A job hunt involves many unspoken rules that can't be broken, and it's easy to unknowingly hurt your chances.InHow to Write a Resume and Get a Job,the Reverend Luis Cortes Jr. supplies you with the necessary information for securing a promising job. He will lead you through every step, from searching and applying to negotiating for a better salary, asking for benefits, and enjoying your success. A job isn't everything, but it is your key to a better future. Following Cortes's guidance ensures that your search will be a successful one.

The Reverend Luis Cortes Jr. is the president and CEO of Esperanza USA

Introduction	p. xi
What a Job Can Do for You	p. 1
Establish Your Job Goals
What Am I Willing to Do for a Job?
Know Your Market	p. 7
Today's Job Market
Where to Start Looking
The Internet
Classified Ads
Employment
Agencies
Temp Agencies
School Career Centers
Career One-Stop
Job Fairs
Help Wanted Signs
Networking
The Yellow Pages
What Employers Want
What Does This Job Mean?
What Skills Do I Need?
Good Qualities For Any Job
Do Some Research
Know Your Skills	p. 19
Your Skills
Your Strengths and Weaknesses
Your Likes and Dislikes
You Have More Skills Than You Think
Language
Getting Additional Training/Education
College
Trade School/Vocational School
Community Education
Internships
The Next Step
Prepare Your Resume	p. 32
Choose Your Resume Format
Chronological Resumes
Functional Resumes
Combination Resumes
Tips Before You Begin
Writing Your Resume
Contact Information
Objective
Career Summaries and Qualifications Summaries
Work History
Work History Concerns
Key Skills
Education/Training
Other Resume Additions to Consider
A Word About Credit Reports
The Cover Letter, Recommendation Letters, and Phone Calls	p. 46
Cover Letters
What A Cover Letter Can Do For You
Cover Letter Dos
Cover Letter Don'ts
What Cover Letters Should Look Like
References
Letters of Recommendation
Following Up with Phone Calls
Keep a Log
Prepare for the Interview	p. 56
The Basics
Be On Time
Don't Get Lost
Make Contingency Plans
Dress the Part
The Nose Knows
Mentally Prepare
Research
Practice Interview Questions
Legal and Illegal Interview Questions
Be Calm
What to Bring
A Good First Impression
Interview Tests
Follow Up with a Note
Securing Your Victory	p. 68
Questions to Ask
The Salary
A Dollar Figure
How Much Do You Want to Be Paid?
Negotiate for Benefits
Not Accepting A Job
Health and Dental Insurance
Retirement Benefits
Paid Personal Days, Sick Days, Vacation Days, and Holidays
Day Care Assistance
Performance Reviews and Raises
How Often Will I Be Paid?
What Are All Your Benefits Worth?
Your First Day on the Job
Tax Paperwork
Working in the United States
Direct Deposit
Life Insurance Benefits
Health Insurance Benefits
Retirement Benefits
Enjoy Your Success
List of Common Action Words to Use in Resumes and Cover Letters	p. 79
W-4 Form	p. 80
Employment Eligibility Forms	p. 84
Direct Deposit Form	p. 90
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