Job Searching Fast and Easy

Authored by one of the top career and job search authors in the country, this concise book covers all major career planning and job search topics in one book. Designed for a career development course or workshop, Job Searching Fast and Easy helps the reader define goals, identify skills, and plan for a career. It presents proven job search methods and techniques and provides advice and information on resume preparation and cover letter writing. Topics of interest include answering problem interview questions, identifying and emphasizing skills in an interview, finding jobs in the hidden job market, and tips for long-term career success. Instructional support materials to accompany the text include an Instructor's Guide complete with tips for course preparation, course structure, subject matter presentation, and additional activities.

J. Michael Farr is one of America's most knowledgeable authors on the subject of job search and career planning

A Brief Introduction to Using This Book	p. 1
Of Course, You Can't Just Read about It	p. 2
So, Trust Me-Do the Worksheets	p. 2
Why This Is a Short Book	p. 3
Identify Your Key Skills-and Develop a Powerful New "Skills Language" to Describe Yourself	p. 5
There Are Three Types of Skills	p. 6
Self-Management Skills	p. 6
Transferable Skills	p. 9
Job-Related Skills	p. 13
Set a Specific Job Objective before You Go Looking	p. 15
Is It Possible to Find Your Ideal Job?	p. 19
How to Explore Specific Job Titles and Industries	p. 20
Explore More Than 250 Specific Job Titles	p. 20
Explore Specific Industries	p. 34
And, Now, We Return to Job-Related Skills	p. 38
Use the Most Effective Methods to Get a Better Job in Less Time	p. 39
Which Job Search Methods Work Best?	p. 40
Get the Most Out of Less-Effective Job Search Methods	p. 40
The Two Job Search Methods That Work Best	p. 44
Most-Effective Job Search Method #1: Develop a Network of Contacts	p. 45
Most-Effective Job Search Method #2: Contact Employers Directly	p. 48
Use JIST Cards-An Effective Mini-Resume	p. 52
The Anatomy of a JIST Card	p. 52
Now Write and Use Your JIST Card	p. 63
Use Your JIST Card as the Basis for an Effective Phone Script	p. 64
Tips for Using the Internet in Your Job Search	p. 65
Ways to Increase Your Internet Effectiveness	p. 66
Useful Internet Sites	p. 67
Write a Simple Resume Now and a Better One Later	p. 69
Tips for Creating a Superior Resume	p. 69
The Five Most Effective Ways to Use a Resume	p. 71
Chronological Resumes	p. 72
Tips for Writing a Simple Chronological Resume	p. 72
Tips for an Improved Chronological Resume	p. 75
Skills and Combination Resumes	p. 77
Resume Design and Production Tips	p. 80
Electronic and Scannable Resumes	p. 81
An Electronic Resume Should Have Lots of Key Words	p. 81
For an Electronic Resume, a Simple Design Is Best	p. 82
The Requirements of One Large Employer Are Typical	p. 84
How to Write Effective Cover Letters	p. 87
Some Tips for Writing and Using Superior Cover Letters	p. 87
More Sample Resumes	p. 93
Redefine What Counts as an Interview, Then Organize Your Time to Get Two a Day	p. 103
Make Your Search a Full-Time Job	p. 104
Decide How Much Time You Will Spend Looking for Work Each Day and Week	p. 104
Create a Specific Daily Job Search Schedule	p. 105
Dramatically Improve Your Interviewing Skills	p. 109
Your First Impression May Be the Only One You Make	p. 109
A Traditional Interview Is Not a Friendly Exchange	p. 110
How to Answer Tough Interview Questions	p. 111
The Three-Step Process for Answering Interview Questions	p. 111
The Most Important Interview Question of All: "Why Should I Hire You?"	p. 113
Tips on Negotiating Pay-How to Earn a Thousand Dollars a Minute	p. 113
Close the Interview Effectively	p. 115
Don't Say No Too Quickly	p. 115
Follow Up on All Job Leads	p. 117
Four Rules for Effective Follow-Up	p. 117
Thank-You Notes Make a Difference	p. 117
Develop an Organized System for Following Up	p. 118
In Closing	p. 121
The Essential Job Search Data Worksheet	p. 123
Sample Job Description from the Occupational Outlook Handbook	p. 135
Index	p. 149
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