Seven Step Job Search: Cut Your Job Search

Find a Job Fast Using the Most Effective Methods! Need to find a job fast? Don't fret and sweet. Seven-Step Job Search comes to the rescue. In just seven easy steps, you can master the most important tips for landing a job quickly. Mike Farr, whose proven methods help people find better jobs in less time, gives you the essentials for a successful search: Summarize your skills, experience, and education. Explore the possibilities and set a specific objective before you go looking. Spend your time networking and getting interviews instead of sitting at home writing your resume. Build your resume quickly using helpful worksheets. Organize your time to get two interviews a day. Dramatically improve your interviewing skills. Follow up on all job leads.

A Brief Introduction to Using This Book	p. 1
Identify Your Key Skills-and Develop a Powerful New "Skills Language" to Describe Yourself	p. 3
Learn the Three Types of Skills	p. 3
Identify Your Skills	p. 5
Key Points: Step 1	p. 12
Set a Specific Job Objective Before You Go Looking	p. 13
Define Your Ideal Job Now; You Can Always Compromise Later	p. 13
How to Explore Specific Job Titles and Industries	p. 17
Consider Self-Employment or Starting a Business as Options, Too	p. 33
And, Now, We Return to Job-Related Skills	p. 34
Key Points: Step 2	p. 36
Use the Most Effective Methods to Find a Better Job in Less Time	p. 37
How Do People Look for Jobs?	p. 37
Get the Most Out of Less-EfFective Job Search Methods	p. 38
The Two Job Search Methods That Work Best	p. 42
Use JIST Cards-A Mini-Resume and a Powerful Job Search Tool	p. 49
Tips for Using the Internet in Your Job Search	p. 58
Key Points: Step 3	p. 62
Write a Simple Resume Now and a Better One Later	p. 63
Tips for Creating a Superior Resume	p. 63
The Five Most Effective Ways to Use a Resume	p. 65
Types of Resumes	p. 66
Write a Chronological Resume	p. 68
Writing Your Skills Resume	p. 87
Electronic and Scannable Resumes	p. 90
Effective Cover Letters	p. 94
More Sample Resumes	p. 99
Key Points: Step 4	p. 109
Redefine What Counts as an Interview, and Then Organize Your Time to Get Two a Day	p. 111
Make Your Search a Full-Time Job	p. 112
Decide How Much Time You Will Spend Looking for Work Each Week and Day	p. 112
Create a Specific Daily Job Search Schedule	p. 113
Key Points: Step 5	p. 115
Dramatically Improve Your Interviewing Skills	p. 117
Eight Important Actions for Interview Success	p. 118
The Three-Step Process for Answering Most Interview Questions	p. 128
Negotiating Salary	p. 131
Key Points: Step 6	p. 137
Follow Up on All Job Leads	p. 139
Thank-You Notes Make a Difference	p. 139
Develop an Organized System for Following Up	p. 140
Key Points: Step 7	p. 143
In Closing	p. 144
The Essential Job Search Data Worksheet	p. 145
Sample Job Description from the Occupational Outlook Handbook	p. 155
Some Tips for Using the OOH Job Descriptions in Your Job Search	p. 155
Sample Job Description from the Occupational Outlook Handbook	p. 156
A Short List of Additional Resources	p. 171
Index	p. 175
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