The Very Quick Job Search

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ISBN: 9781563701818 | 1563701812
Cover: Paperback
Copyright: 10/1/1995

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The first edition of "The Very Quick Job Search" has been hailed as the best job search book available. It is down-to-earth and focused purely on getting the job the reader desires. This second edition has been updated, expanded, redesigned, and includes more resumes than the first edition. Also included is a section on electronic job search.

Introduction: Why This Book Could Be Worth Thousands of Dollars to You-The Economics of Career Planning and Job Search

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Section 1: Job Search Basics in Just Seven Chapters---You Can Cut Your Job Search Time in Half with These Techniques

This section covers those topics that I think are most important to getting a good job and in less time. It is a book within a book that you can read in a few hours and give you techniques that can have an immediate impact on your job search

What It Takes to Get a Good Job in Less Time---And Why Traditional Methods Don't Work

(18)

Provides an introduction to the job search and a review of the basic methods most people use

The Two Best Job Search Methods---Why They Work and How to Use Them

(32)

The research and my experience indicates that two job search methods work better for most people than others. These are the techniques you need to know the most about---and use the most

Identify Your Key Skills---An Essential Step for a Successful Job Search

(18)

Helps develop a skills language that is important for interviews, resumes, and selecting the right job for you

How to Interview for Results

(34)

You can quickly learn techniques that can substantially improve your interviewing skills

Answers to 10 Key Interview Questions

113

(22)

Knowing how to respond to these questions will prepare you to answer most others

JIST Cards---A Powerful New Job Search Tool

135

(20)

How to create and use a clever and effective mini-resume

Make Your Job Search into a Job---Organize Your Time to Get Results

155

(20)

Provides specific advice on structuring your job search to get more interviews and faster results

Section 2: Preparing for the Job Search---Career Planning and Job Search Homework

While ``doing your homework'' is not fun, this section provides important information for understanding the job market, clarifying your job objective, and preparing for interviews

Labor Market Trends---Looking for Work in the New Economy

175

(30)

Provides important information for you to consider in planning your career or educational options, includes lots of interesting data

Document Your Experience and Accomplishments

205

(20)

Reviews your work, education, leisure, and other life experiences to identify strengths and to document specific situations that can support your key skills

Define Your Ideal Job---Then Identify Specific Job Targets

225

(40)

It seems obvious that you should be as clear as possible about what you want in a job before you go looking for it. This chapter will help even those with a clear job objective by helping you identify just what it is you really want

Research Before the Interview---Print and Computer Resources

265

(18)

Reviews the many excellent sources of information available on jobs and employers

Section 3: Quick Resumes, Cover Letters, and Thank-You Notes

This section provides all that you will probably need to know on resumes, cover letters, and other job search correspondence

Quick Tips on Writing and (More Importantly) Using Your Resume

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(52)

Provides worksheets, tips, and sample resumes that can be completed in just a few hours as well as more advanced resume examples and tips

Cover Letters, Thank-You Notes, and Other Job Search Correspondence

335

(24)

Includes good examples of cover letters and how they can best be used as well as details on the often overlooked but effective thank-you note and other job search correspondence

Section 4: Even More Good Job Search Techniques

Covers a variety of topics, some of more interest to you than others. I strongly suggest you review the chapter on using the telephone as well as other chapters that interest you

Dialing for Dollars---Using the Phone to Get Interviews

359

(16)

The phone is an important tool to use in your job search and this chapter covers techniques that have been proven to work in getting interviews

The Truth About Job Applications

375

(16)

I'll explain how applications are often used to screen people out and that there are often better ways to get interviews---as well as how to complete an application without damaging your chances for employment

More Answers to Specific Problem Interview Questions---And a List of 94 Frequently Asked Questions

391

(42)

This chapter reviews some interviewing methods covered in Section 1 and includes dozens of answers to specialized questions

Changing Technologies---Using a Computer in the Job Search

433

(20)

If you are computer literate, there are many resources available to you that you may not be aware of and this chapter reviews some of those options

Tips for Coping with Job Loss---And Other Things You Might Want to Know

453

(24)

Managing your money, emotions, time, and interpersonal relationships are some of the topics covered in this chapter

Annotated Bibliography---Sources of Additional Information

477

Research materials organized into categories that can further assist you with your job search and career planning

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