Download or read book The 45 Day Job Hunt Campaign of the National Youth Administration for Iowa in Review written by United States. National Youth Administration. Iowa and published by . This book was released on 1940 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book 101 Best Ways to Land a Job in Troubled Times written by Jay A. Block and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2009-12-11 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE PROVEN FIVE-STEP STRATEGY FOR FINDING THE JOB OF YOUR DREAMS! “If you are serious about landing a quality job quickly in today’s job market, this book will practically guarantee your success.” –Bob Burg, bestselling author of Endless Referrals and The Go-Giver “Jay Block has taken his place as one of the career coaching industry’s most innovative thinkers and contributors.” —Frank X. Fox, Executive Director, Professional Association of Résumé Writers & Career Coaches “A must-read for all job seekers in today’s highly competitive job market.” —Sherry Zylka, Associate Dean of Continuing Education and Workforce Development, Schoolcraft College (Michigan) “Jay has written a unique and highly effective book combining motivational techniques with job search innovation.” —Susan Leventhal, Manager, Professional Placement Network, Workforce One, Florida About the Book: In 101 Best Ways to Land a Job in Troubled Times, Jay Block helps you approach your job transition strategically—not as a one-time search, but as a campaign of discovery through which you’ll achieve your career objectives. Follow his easy five-step process to: Manage fear and negative emotions that impede success Carefully define clear job and career goals Create effective and high-impact self- marketing tools that make job seekers STAND OUT professionally Develop strategic, structured action plans that will become the job seeker’s GPS to their next job Take action and “enjoy the process” of landing a job in troubled times quickly and effectively Block’s proven method is the only way to truly seize control of your future, land the job you want, and earn the pay you deserve.

Download or read book The Complete Job Search Book For College Students written by Richard Walsh and published by Adams Media. This book was released on 2007-03-13 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using step-by-step, easy-to-follow techniques, The Complete Job Search Book for College Students, 3rd Edition, shows you all the essential aspects of a successful job-search campaign. From discovering what employers are really looking for, to taking a personal inventory and managing expectations, to staying focused on what's important—you'll learn everything you need to know about organizing an effective and practical plan. The Complete Job Search Book for College Students, 3rd Edition includes: *A step-by-step plan for landing your first job *Samples of resumes and cover letters that really work *A comprehensive list of online job-hunting resources *The latest information on the best career paths *"Inside" information for making the most of career fairs and university job resources *How to match your qualifications to employers' needs This book tells you how to write winning cover letters and resumes, with dozens of samples covering most fields of study—including new and growing interdisciplinary fields such as biochemistry and international studies/language. There's more—learn important interviewing skills and how to negotiate a job offer! If you want to stand out from the pack and win the job you want, you need The Complete Job Search Book for College Students!

Download or read book 200 Letters for Job Hunters written by William S. Frank and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes networking letters, marketing letters, and other real-life examples of successful letters, with tips on how to network, where to look for jobs, and how to get a response

Download or read book The Five O Clock Club Job Search Workbook written by Kate Wendleton and published by Five O'Clock Publisher. This book was released on 2007 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Five O'Clock Club Job Search Workbook presents a highly, successful national job-search program with an approach to career development. The keystone to the Five O'Clock Club philosophy is educating members about the entire hiring process. This workbook presents information on how to plan a job search campaign and measure the effectiveness of that campaign, write cover letters and resumes, and prepare for interviews. In addition, the text covers the final stages of the job search process: readers learn how to turn job interviews into offers, and how to negotiate the best possible employment package. Special features of the workbook include assessment exercises, target selection and measurement, resume case studies, campaign planning worksheets, and two-minute pitch development.

Download or read book The 2 Hour Job Search written by Steve Dalton and published by Ten Speed Press. This book was released on 2012-03-06 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A job-search manual that gives career seekers a systematic, tech-savvy formula to efficiently and effectively target potential employers and secure the essential first interview. The 2-Hour Job Search shows job-seekers how to work smarter (and faster) to secure first interviews. Through a prescriptive approach, Dalton explains how to wade through the Internet’s sea of information and create a job-search system that relies on mainstream technology such as Excel, Google, LinkedIn, and alumni databases to create a list of target employers, contact them, and then secure an interview—with only two hours of effort. Avoiding vague tips like “leverage your contacts,” Dalton tells job-hunters exactly what to do and how to do it. This empowering book focuses on the critical middle phase of the job search and helps readers bring organization to what is all too often an ineffectual and frustrating process.

Download or read book Job Hunting 3 0 written by Richard Maun and published by Marshall Cavendish International Asia Pte Ltd. This book was released on 2010-06-15 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Competition is fierce. Employers and recruiters are becoming more skilful and discerning. Finding the job you want today requires more than a brilliant CV and the ability to answer tough interview questions. Job hunting has become a sophisticated game, and to play it well you must have the right set of tools and skills that can really make a difference. This book, based on a successful seminar taught at Cranfield University to high-flying business and MBA students, provides tools, tips, skills and secrets to turn you from an amateur to a professional player in today’s job hunting market. You will become more confident, maximise your achievements, increase your opportunities and sell yourself more effectively by undertaking this proven framework

Download or read book Guerrilla Marketing for Job Hunters written by Jay Conrad Levinson and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2005-09-26 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ready! Aim! Hired! "This is an immensely helpful book, with the ancient wisdom of recruiters,?and the up-to-date?insights of two skilled Internet surfers. If you're job-hunting, you'll be grateful to learn the tips and tricks of these two seasoned veterans. I learned a lot myself." —Richard N. Bolles, author, What Color Is Your Parachute? "I have been an apprentice, a company president, and a CEO. No other single source provides a more contemporary and embracing job search bible. This book offers literally hundreds of little known insider tips, strategies, out-of-the-box success stories, hands-on exercises, and pearls of wisdom. Many readers will hear the words, 'You're Hired' due to David Perry and Guerrilla Marketing for Job Hunters." —Kelly Perdew, Executive Vice President, Trump Ice winner of The Apprentice 2 "Guerrilla Marketing for Job Hunters is an absolutely 'right on' book for today's job market. It not only has great job search tips but it takes you into the electronic job search system better than anything I've seen written to date." —William J. Morin, Chairman and CEO, WJM Associates, Inc. former CEO of DBM Using a typically unconventional Guerrilla approach, authors Levinson and Perry cover all the basics of a winning campaign. This book covers: Using the Internet for everything from research and job searches to your own Web site, blogs, and podcasting Performing an extreme resume makeover and creating a higher-powered value-based resume Harnessing the full power of Google, LinkedIn, and ZoomInfo to uncover opportunities in the "hidden job market" ahead of your competition (or other job hunters) Branding yourself and selling your strengths in resumes, letters, e-mail, and interviews Guerrilla Marketing for Job Hunters includes real-life war stories from successful job hunters and expert tips and tactics from over 100 prominent headhunters.

Download or read book Guerrilla Marketing for Job Hunters 3 0 written by Jay Conrad Levinson and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-04-08 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The latest strategies for job hunters revealed in this revised and updated edition This new Third Edition features the latest job-hunting strategies for the Information Age. You'll discover key techniques to reach hiring managers at the employers you want to work for most. New chapters integrate using social media and social networking tools like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and ZoomInfo in your job search, along with case studies from successful guerrilla job hunters that detail what works in today's hyper competitive job market with commentary from America's top recruiters. Present your skills in creative new ways that stand out in today's hyper-competitive job market Employ little-known search engine optimization tricks used by top headhunters Integrated web site updated bi-weekly to remain state-of-the-moment Part of the Guerrilla Marketing Series, the bestselling marketing book series The job search process has changed drastically in the past few years. Turn these changes to your advantage and make your search successful with Guerilla Marketing for Job Hunters 3.0.

Download or read book Getting Hired in College Sports written by Howard L. Gauthier and published by . This book was released on 2012-03 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Job Search written by Kenneth M. Dawson and published by . This book was released on 1988-09-22 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first book to give job searchers the linkage skills they need to connect and manage each aspect of the job search. Linkage is the ability to tie together each aspect of the job search--a good résumé, strong interviewing and networking skills, and a timely follow-up letter--so you have a cohesive job campaign. The result is a total job search system; from crafting a résumé that supports and reinforces what the job searcher wants to say at the interview, to going back to that same résumé to answer tough questions at the interview table. Features sample résumés and cover letters, and shows why linking each aspect of the job hunt is the key to employment--then provides proven techniques how to do it. Shows you how to assess and target career directions, prepare résumés and references, locate companies with jobs, succeed at the interviewing table, and negotiate the deal you want.

Download or read book Ask a Manager written by Alison Green and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 2018-05-01 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the creator of the popular website Ask a Manager and New York’s work-advice columnist comes a witty, practical guide to 200 difficult professional conversations—featuring all-new advice! There’s a reason Alison Green has been called “the Dear Abby of the work world.” Ten years as a workplace-advice columnist have taught her that people avoid awkward conversations in the office because they simply don’t know what to say. Thankfully, Green does—and in this incredibly helpful book, she tackles the tough discussions you may need to have during your career. You’ll learn what to say when • coworkers push their work on you—then take credit for it • you accidentally trash-talk someone in an email then hit “reply all” • you’re being micromanaged—or not being managed at all • you catch a colleague in a lie • your boss seems unhappy with your work • your cubemate’s loud speakerphone is making you homicidal • you got drunk at the holiday party Praise for Ask a Manager “A must-read for anyone who works . . . [Alison Green’s] advice boils down to the idea that you should be professional (even when others are not) and that communicating in a straightforward manner with candor and kindness will get you far, no matter where you work.”—Booklist (starred review) “The author’s friendly, warm, no-nonsense writing is a pleasure to read, and her advice can be widely applied to relationships in all areas of readers’ lives. Ideal for anyone new to the job market or new to management, or anyone hoping to improve their work experience.”—Library Journal (starred review) “I am a huge fan of Alison Green’s Ask a Manager column. This book is even better. It teaches us how to deal with many of the most vexing big and little problems in our workplaces—and to do so with grace, confidence, and a sense of humor.”—Robert Sutton, Stanford professor and author of The No Asshole Rule and The Asshole Survival Guide “Ask a Manager is the ultimate playbook for navigating the traditional workforce in a diplomatic but firm way.”—Erin Lowry, author of Broke Millennial: Stop Scraping By and Get Your Financial Life Together

Download or read book Modern Job Search written by Kurt Schmidt and published by Converging Point, Incorporated. This book was released on 2014-03 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Modern Job Search is a definitive guide for job seekers of all experience levels and is the product of over 15 years of experience in recruiting and executive search. Learn where to start (value) How to identify hiring managers How to prepare resumes that work How to get in front of the right people How to control interviews How to negotiate good offers The methods described are what I use to market candidates into some of the world's best companies. The experiences in the narrative are all accurate portrayals of what it takes to find jobs, get invited to interviews and receive offers. The guidance given, process followed and work done are all real. When was the last time you really had to look for a job? Don't get caught unprepared. Buy this book and take control of your job search About the Author: Kurt Schmidt has over 15 years of successful experience in "fee-paid" executive search and recruiting. Currently, he is the President and owner of a specialized search firm focused on filling Supply Chain Management positions in the energy and manufacturing industries. Past and present clients include BP (British Petroleum), Halliburton, Emerson, Trane, Flextronics, AGCO, Danaher, American Standard, Exterran, Cameron, Dell, Iomega, Ingersoll Rand, Whirlpool, Motorola, Hewlett Packard / Compaq, Hitachi, Thyssen-Krupp, Tyco Electronics, John Deere, Solectron, Black and Decker and many others.

Download or read book The Harvard Business School Guide to Finding Your Next Job written by Robert S. Gardella and published by H B S Press. This book was released on 2000 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Following the Road Map to Your Next Job As fast is the business world is changing, so is the search for the right job. Forces such as the changing nature of the employee/employer contract, globalization, consolidation, the quest for worklife balance, an ever-changing workplace, and lack of job security mean more managers are looking for new jobs more often. Yet developing and managing an effective job search can present a daunting task for the most experienced managers. Whether searching for a new job or just considering a change, The Harvard Business School Guide to Finding Your Next Job offers a road map for job search planning and execution. Written by Bob Gardella, Assistant Director of Alumni Career Services at Harvard Business School, the guide covers all the key elements of the job search process-from creating a resume to dealing with the emotional side of job loss, from using references effective to staying motivated, and from using various search strategies to negotiating job offers. Practical direction is given for allocating time effectively and focusing on job search activities that are more likely to be successful. Concise and comprehensive, The Harvard Business School Guide to Finding Your Next Job puts the vast job search literature in perspective for experienced managers and first-time job seekers.

Download or read book Tech Job Hunt Handbook written by Kevin Grossman and published by Apress. This book was released on 2013-02-01 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tech Job Hunt Handbook is a career management book—just for technology professionals—that reflects today’s new economic realities. The world of work is constantly changing, and staying professionally relevant while competing for more specialized tech jobs in areas like cloud computing, mobile and social applications, and big data in a highly competitive global economy is critical. The world is churning out hungry programmers and developers in record numbers, making the global labor market highly competitive. It is now essential to plan a campaign to get a better job as well as your overall career. Retooling your skills and re-branding yourself is mandatory whether you’re seeking a new job or intent on retaining current employment. Readers of the Tech Job Hunt Handbook will find tools, practical guidance, and recommendations on how to find the best new tech jobs, how to get noticed, how to ace interviews and get hired, and how to keep those new jobs—until it’s time for a better one. As you will learn, learning how to assess and then invest in career management skills leads to long-term competitive advantage and a happier working life. Tech Job Hunt Handbook—for recent graduates, risk-taking innovators, and tech veterans alike—shows how to build a comprehensive online professional profile, identify the companies you’re interested in and who you know at those companies, approach interviews with confidence, uncover opportunities in your current company, and understand the new emerging technology markets that could lead to a career rebirth. This book will help you: Find a new or better tech job. Stay relevant and employable despite constant new developments. Manage your tech career for long-term success.

Download or read book Job Hunting Made Practical written by United States. Retraining and Reemployment Administration and published by . This book was released on 1947 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Promote Yourself written by Dan Schawbel and published by St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2013-09-03 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New York Times and Wall Street Journal Bestseller "Promote Yourself is a perfect read for young people starting their ‘real' job, or veterans who want to up their game."--Daniel H. Pink, #1 New York Times bestselling author of To Sell Is Human and Drive How people perceive you at work has always been vital to a successful career. Now with the Internet, social media, and the unrelenting hum of 24/7 business, the ability to brand and promote yourself effectively has become absolutely essential. No matter how talented you are, it doesn't matter unless managers can see those talents and think of you as an invaluable employee, a game-changing manager, or the person whose name is synonymous with success. So, how do you stand out and get ahead? The subtle and amazingly effective art of self-promotion is the razor-thin difference between success and failure. By drawing on exclusive research on the modern workplace and countless interviews with the most dynamic professionals, career guru and founder of Millennial Branding Dan Schawbel's Promote Yourself gives you the new rules for success, and answers your most pressing questions about your career: * What are managers really looking for? * What do you do if you're stuck at work? * How do you create a personal brand for professional success? * How do you use social media for networking to propel your career? Promote Yourself frees you from the outdated rules for getting ahead and lays out a step-by-step process for building a successful career in an age of ever-changing technologies and economic uncertainty. By basing your personal brand on the rock-solid foundation of hard, soft, and online skills that are essential to get the job done right and by knowing exactly what managers value, Schawbel provides you with the unique skills and message that you'll need today and for the rest of your career. Promote Yourself: The New Rules for Career Success is the definitive book on marketing yourself and building an outstanding career.