Mastering the Job Search Process in Recreation and Leisure Services

Mastering the Job Search Process in Recreation and Leisure Services, Second Edition, is a practical guide full of tools and advice for recreation and leisure service professionals. This book simplifies the process of securing a job in recreation and leisure services by explaining every step from both an employerrs"s and applicantrs"s point of view. Based on years of experience in the hiring process, this book reflects research conducted with over one thousand recreation and leisure services practitioners involved in the job search process. Their advice, as well as secrets to success, are included in this book.

Chapter1 The Job Search Process: Where to Begin?
Chapter2 Careers
Chapter3 Researching an Organization
Chapter4 Portfolios
Chapter5 Technology's Impact on the Job Search Process
Chapter6 Cover Letters and Other Letters
Chapter7 Resumes
Chapter8 Interviewing
Chapter9 The Role and Value of the Internship
Chapter10 Evaluating the Job Offer
Chapter11 Navigating the Transition from College to Professional Life
AppendixA Recreation an Leisure Services Professional Organizations and Associations
AppendixB Recreation and Leisure Services Journals and Publications
AppendixC Top Questions Asked By Interviewers
AppendixD Top Questions Asked by Candidates