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Are you struggling to find work in today's crazy business environment?Finding a job anytime is a challenge. It's even worse when the economy is in bad shape. Traditional job search strategies are stacked against you. And, it's virtually impossible to come out a winner when hundreds of qualified people apply for the same position.It's time to stop playing the old game! This new book will change how you look at job hunting forever. You won't learn how to write a better resume, prepare for interviews or excel at networking. Instead, you'll find out how to eliminate that ordeal entirely.In Get Back to Work Faster, you'll discover how to:• Sharpen your value proposition so it appeals to employers.• Position yourself as an invaluable resource, not a job seeker. • Developing compelling emails, letters and phone messages.• Target and research prospective employers.• Launch an effective campaign to get a new position.• Earn an income while you're still looking for work. • Get employers to create a new position specifically for you.• ... and much more!Use these fresh strategies to become a "must hire" candidate and land a new job without any competition.Get Back To Work Faster is BRILLIANT! This practical system, that any job seeker can implement, takes the agony out of the job search and puts YOU firmly in control. - Jeb Blount, CEO of SalesGravy.com, Author of Power Principles and 7 Rules For Outselling The RecessionGet Back to Work Faster is required reading for anyone looking to recover from a job loss, as well as anyone who is looking to establish their own brand.  Read this book now before it's too late. - Dan Schawbel, Personal Branding Expert, Author of Me 2.0The advice for job seekers in Get Back to Work Faster is beyond world-class. Jill offers a rare and refreshing breath of solid advice in a world that is jammed with hype. I hope job seekers wake up and get this book. It will improve their job-finding odds significantly, quickly and easily. - Mark Hovind, President of JobBait.comJill's ideas are energizing and inspiring-she'll get you moving in the right direction. - Tory Johnson, CEO of Women For Hire and Author of Fired to HiredJill Konrath is the driver of the Get Back to Work Faster initiative, an internationally-recognized sales strategist, author of bestselling book, Selling to Big Companies (a Fortune "must read" selection) and an in-demand speaker at annual sales meetings and professional conferences. She helps salespeople, entrepreneurs and consultants crack into corporate accounts, create demand for their products/services and win big contracts. Jill has written hundreds of articles on sales strategies and is frequently quoted in top business media. She's appeared in Success, Inc., WSJ Start-Up Journal, Entrepreneur, New York Times, Business Journal, Selling Power, Sales & Marketing Management as well as countless online publications and radio shows.

Are you struggling to find work in today's crazy business environment?Finding a job anytime is a challenge. It's even worse when the economy is in bad shape. Traditional job search strategies are stacked against you. And, it's virtually impossible to come out a winner when hundreds of qualified people apply for the same position.It's time to stop playing the old game! This new book will change how you look at job hunting forever. You won't learn how to write a better resume, prepare for interviews or excel at networking. Instead, you'll find out how to eliminate that ordeal entirely.In Get Back to Work Faster, you'll discover how to:• Sharpen your value proposition so it appeals to employers.• Position yourself as an invaluable resource, not a job seeker. • Developing compelling emails, letters and phone messages.• Target and research prospective employers.• Launch an effective campaign to get a new position.• Earn an income while you're still looking for work. • Get employers to create a new position specifically for you.• ... and much more!Use these fresh strategies to become a "must hire" candidate and land a new job without any competition.Get Back To Work Faster is BRILLIANT! This practical system, that any job seeker can implement, takes the agony out of the job search and puts YOU firmly in control. - Jeb Blount, CEO of SalesGravy.com, Author of Power Principles and 7 Rules For Outselling The RecessionGet Back to Work Faster is required reading for anyone looking to recover from a job loss, as well as anyone who is looking to establish their own brand.  Read this book now before it's too late. - Dan Schawbel, Personal Branding Expert, Author of Me 2.0The advice for job seekers in Get Back to Work Faster is beyond world-class. Jill offers a rare and refreshing breath of solid advice in a world that is jammed with hype. I hope job seekers wake up and get this book. It will improve their job-finding odds significantly, quickly and easily. - Mark Hovind, President of JobBait.comJill's ideas are energizing and inspiring-she'll get you moving in the right direction. - Tory Johnson, CEO of Women For Hire and Author of Fired to HiredJill Konrath is the driver of the Get Back to Work Faster initiative, an internationally-recognized sales strategist, author of bestselling book, Selling to Big Companies (a Fortune "must read" selection) and an in-demand speaker at annual sales meetings and professional conferences. She helps salespeople, entrepreneurs and consultants crack into corporate accounts, create demand for their products/services and win big contracts. Jill has written hundreds of articles on sales strategies and is frequently quoted in top business media. She's appeared in Success, Inc., WSJ Start-Up Journal, Entrepreneur, New York Times, Business Journal, Selling Power, Sales & Marketing Management as well as countless online publications and radio shows.

In this age of globalization, corporate downsizing and outsourcing, everybody is asking the same question: "How can I jump into the job market and learn to sell myself?" Tim Augustine has the answer. "How Hard Are You Knocking?" provides a set of detailed guidelines that will help you: • Assess and set your career goals • Target specific companies that match your goals through networking • Develop a marketing strategy to sell yourself • Craft an effective resume that communicates the value you can provide • Dress for success to make a positive first impression • Prepare for and give a successful interview • Develop a game plan to succeed at your new job • Continue networking throughout your career. Whether you're a recent college grad or a seasoned professional, the detailed information and advice in "How Hard Are You Knocking?" will help you win the interview and land a new job. This will become a dog-eared reference book you'll keep using throughout your career.

In today's job market, few people have traditional or conventional career paths. Research shows that the average worker will change jobs every two or three years, and will have three significant career changes during the course of his or her working life. Personal situations can complicate the mix. Here's a book that tackles head-on those resume-writing challenges that may seem like insurmountable obstacles to job seekers with non-traditional backgrounds. In Resumes for the Rest of Us, veteran resume writer Arnold Boldt shares his professional knowledge and experience to help you prepare a resume that will effectively and positively capture the attention of your targeted employers--even if you have an unconventional work history. Opening with a complete and easy-to-understand review of the resume-writing process, the first four chapters cover: * Organizing your personal information. * Developing a winning strategy for your resume. * Writing and designing the resume to target specific audiences. * Ensuring your resume is compatible with today's technology.Beginning with Chapter Five, specific and proven advice is offered to job seekers in a broad array of categories, such as: * Return-to-work moms. * People with gaps in their work histories. * "Blue collar" workers. * Young-at-heart retirees pursuing new careers. * Ex-offenders. * Recent immigrants. * The formerly self-employed. * Career changers. * Managers without college degrees. * Ex-military personnel. * Personal assistants, nannies, and other domestic workers.Sample resumes prepared by leading resume-writers and career consultants illustrate how to address problem areas and make your resume shine.

Store Search search Title, ISBN and Author Networking for the Novice, Nervous, or Naive Job Seeker by Dezell Tom Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New The advice is consistent mdash; Networking is key to any job search The statistics are encouraging mdash; nearly 80% of job openings are never advertised and more than two thirds of candidates get a job through networking. The bottom line is discouraging mdash; the majority of job seekers spend most of their j

This digital document is an article from Policy & Practice, published by American Public Human Services Association on February 1, 2011. The length of the article is 349 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.Citation DetailsTitle: "Employment options: the ultimate resource for job seekers with disabilities and other challenges".(noted studies)(Column)Author: Paula Reuben VieilletPublication: Policy & Practice (Magazine/Journal)Date: February 1, 2011Publisher: American Public Human Services AssociationVolume: 69 Issue: 1 Page: 3(1)Article Type: ColumnDistributed by Gale, a part of Cengage Learning

Feeling discouraged about your current job situation? Is your self-esteem lacking as a result? Steve Janney tells you to be The Persistent Duck....

Employers want to know why you are right for the job: Should they hire you or another qualified candidate? By learning to master the Job-Seeker Personal Brand, the reader will have an edge over others interviewing for the same position, making the trademarked YOU; the brand of choice for the employer. This groundbreaking book reveals a proven, step-by-step system for defining, communicating, and taking control of a personal brand before, during, and after a job interview. Modeled after the world's most successful big-brand marketing methods, it takes the reader start-to-finish through proven corporate branding techniques never before adapted for personal use. The reader will learn to: leverage the 6 personal positioning elements other job-seekers don't know; master the 5 everyday activities that best communicate your brand to potential employers; avoid the top 20 job-seeker personal brand busters; build trust and excitement before, during, and after an interview; and command the highest possible salary.

Job seekers everywhere are desperately trying to make sense of today's savage market. They know they can count on Bob Weinstein for hard-hitting, streetwise advice that transforms timid souls into job-hunting tigers. Now this irreverent author is back with his best career guide yet--one that spells out a coherent plan for playing the new job-finding game and winning big. The rules of corporate America have changed, so employment tactics have to change. Weinstein shows how to ruthlessly tailor job-hunting strategies to the realities of business today, from telecommuting and reengineering to outsourcing and the meltdown of company/employee loyalty. His 25 rules, and their accompanying calls to action, will awaken reakers like a blast of Artic air!

This digital document is an article from Policy & Practice, published by American Public Human Services Association on February 1, 2011. The length of the article is 349 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.Citation DetailsTitle: "Employment options: the ultimate resource for job seekers with disabilities and other challenges".(noted studies)(Column)Author: Paula Reuben VieilletPublication: Policy & Practice (Magazine/Journal)Date: February 1, 2011Publisher: American Public Human Services AssociationVolume: 69 Issue: 1 Page: 3(1)Article Type: ColumnDistributed by Gale, a part of Cengage Learning

The Complete Book of Perfect Phrases for Job Seekers shows how to project the right image, sound professional, and convey their experience in the best light possible. Expert career coaches Michael Betrus and Carole Martin provide the precise phrases for every stage--from writing the cover letter to putting together a resume to blowing them away at the interview--helping you stand out from all the other applicants.

Advance in your professional life with grace, confidence, and style! Whether entering the job market for the first time or transitioning into a new career, 'Happy About the Career Alphabet' by Billie Sucher is an A-to-Z career primer that delivers thought-provoking, educational, enlightening, inspirational, and motivational tweet-sized tips for all job seekers. 'Happy About the Career Alphabet' is an easy-to-read, one-of-a-kind, 21st-century career companion designed to help those of all ages and from all walks of life in job search--from entry-level employees to senior-level executives--to become and stay competitive in today's job-search jungle. Read a line per day, or peruse the entire book in sixty minutes or less--invest in this book and invest your job-search time wisely. With over eight hundred career-management, personal-branding, résumé-writing, interviewing, and job-search tips, based on Sucher's twenty-five years of career consulting, counseling, and coaching experiences, job seekers will not only learn from this book, they will also love its simplicity and user-friendly, take-action-now format. From recognizing and capitalizing upon your "Assets" to identifying and showing prospective employers your "Zeal", Sucher's ABCs of career management and development can help you to realize your hiring potential and make a positive difference in your job search. Whether a college graduate entering the job market for the first time, a skilled worker looking for employment, or a professional looking to evolve your career--a copy of 'Happy About the Career Alphabet' is a must for all who are, or may soon be, looking for work. It could very well be the best career advice you ever give, or get!

There are many career books on how to find a job. Books may tell you to network but not how to do so effectively. Books will encourage you to follow up on leads but not how to create your own. Books may promise you your dream job but not explain the steps needed to get there. Books may guide you in creating a resume but not how to change it for every job. Lion Cub Job Search: Practical Job Search Assistance for Practical Job Seekers will take you on a step-by-step journey towards not only securing that next job but creating career sustainability. Subject matter includes networking, interviewing, cover letter/resume preparation, managing family stress, avoiding job search scams, career direction and more.

This is the expert guidance job seekers of all levels ask for in order to build relationships with recruiters. Learn how to successfully work with recruiters - from developing a solid job search plan and building your own professional brand, to details of recruiter protocol, negotiating salary, and so much more! Formerly Kennedy's Pocket Guide To Working With Recruiters - all new revised edition!

This work covers securing satisfying jobs for people with disabilities by fostering partnerships between employment specialists and businesses. It helps readers to: understand the theoretical framework for improving career development practices through relationship building; understand what employers want and expect from employment service providers; learn about the building blocks of strong partnerships with employers; find practical guidelines for getting to know both job seekers and employers, marketing proactively to businesses, matching job seeker characteristics with employer needs; consider the possibility of non-traditional employment through customized job consultation; and explore specific ways to make employment service programmes more customer-oriented and understandable to employers.

The advice is consistent -- Networking is key to any job search! The statistics are encouraging -- nearly 80% of job openings are never advertised and more than two thirds of candidates get a job through networking. The bottom line is discouraging -- the majority of job seekers spend most of their job search time sitting at their computer navigating through various employment sites and responding to advertised openings. Why? In a nutshell-- fear. Fear of rejection, fear of the unknown and fear of trying things out of your normal comfort zone. Combine that with a lack of understanding of how networking works during the hiring process and it becomes easy to see why the job candidate finds a greater comfort level behind their computer screen. But, this strategy only exposes them to a limited number of opportunities and since all job seekers use the classifieds and job boards, they face the highest level of competition. The best news of all is that you can benefit from networking during your job search. Networking can provide the foundation for your job search, support each area of your search and also provide you with opportunities to expand your horizons throughout your career.

The advice is consistent -- Networking is key to any job search! The statistics are encouraging -- nearly 80% of job openings are never advertised and more than two thirds of candidates get a job through networking. The bottom line is discouraging -- the majority of job seekers spend most of their job search time sitting at their computer navigating through various employment sites and responding to advertised openings. Why? In a nutshell-- fear. Fear of rejection, fear of the unknown and fear of trying things out of your normal comfort zone. Combine that with a lack of understanding of how networking works during the hiring process and it becomes easy to see why the job candidate finds a greater comfort level behind their computer screen. But, this strategy only exposes them to a limited number of opportunities and since all job seekers use the classifieds and job boards, they face the highest level of competition. The best news of all is that you can benefit from networking during your job search. Networking can provide the foundation for your job search, support each area of your search and also provide you with opportunities to expand your horizons throughout your career.

150 Best Jobs for Your Skills identifies the top ten skills that are the most important in today’s economy, based on data from the U.S. Department of Labor and the latest O*NET. It helps job seekers find a fulfilling job and students explore their future career options by focusing on the 50 most promising jobs for each skill. It offers an efficient, to-the-point format that helps job seekers and students discover the best jobs for their skills in just three simple steps. A self-assessment helps readers discover their top three career skills, then matches them to 50 best jobs for each skill. The readers then explore the jobs they find interesting through more than 250 in-depth job descriptions. Lists for each skill include the best-paying jobs, jobs with the most openings, jobs with the highest projected growth, best jobs based on education level, best jobs based on interests, best part-time jobs, and best jobs for the self-employed.

Updated to include new locations with employment resource listings, this indispensable directory to professional, technical, and trade association websites provides employers direct access to some of the best candidates available in the job market and grants opportunities to employees seeking better work within their fields. As a beneficial reference for anyone working in a dedicated occupation, the guide features a comprehensive list of sites from more than 2, 000 associations worldwide, sorted according to category—career field, industry, or geographic focus—and pinpoints the type of service each site provides, such as job board, resume database, or networking service. Meant to serve individuals at all skill levels, from recent college graduates to mid-career professionals, these listings point toward the best prospects for career success.

The Complete Book of Perfect Phrases for Job Seekers shows how to project the right image, sound professional, and convey their experience in the best light possible. Expert career coaches Michael Betrus and Carole Martin provide the precise phrases for every stage--from writing the cover letter to putting together a resume to blowing them away at the interview--helping you stand out from all the other applicants.

This third edition of Arizona in Your Future is a comprehensive relocation guide to one of the fastest-growing states in America and the second most populous state in the West, after California. Completely revised and updated, with every listing rechecked for accuracy, it offers detailed information for relocating families, retirees, and "snowbirds, " or seasonal winter visitors. Written by award-winning guidebook writers Don and Betty Martin, it covers essentials such as climate, population trends, job opportunities, schooling, living costs, taxes, economic trends, medical facilities, and state laws -- just about everything the prospective newcomer needs to know. The book divides Arizona into three components: the state, the communities, and the attractions. The state section covers tax rates, automotive laws, and more, with chapters on schools and colleges, where to find jobs, and retirement communities. The communities section lists Arizona's 54 largest cities and towns, with locator maps and specific details on living and housing costs, hospitals and clinics, shopping, community services, and more. The attractions section is a mini travel guide listing the state's visitor highlights and recreational facilities area by area. "Part employment guide, part Arizona directory, part welcome wagon…an excellent introduction." -- Travel Reference Library

For more than 20 years, Martin Yate has been helping job seekers just like you achieve their ultimate career potential. In Knock 'Em Dead 2008, you'll find the latest on job market development, professional networking strategies, effective career-researching methods, and the expert advice that has benefited millions to date. Whether you are searching for an entry-level position, changing professions, or climbing the corporate ladder, you'll find the strategies and solutions you need to make the most of your specific situation, including how to: Structure your resume and cover letter for maximum impact Conduct a telephone interview Decide what to wear, say, and do during the face-to-face Negotiate the title and salary you deserve There's a reason the Wall Street Journal and USA Today praise this series as one of the best--it works. With celebrated career guru Martin Yate as your guide, you'll nail the job you want in no time! Martin Yate, C.P.C., America's leading advocate for working professionals, is the author of several titles in the bestselling Knock `Em Dead series including: Resumes That Knock `Em Dead, 7th Edition and Cover Letters That Knock `Em Dead, 7th Edition. His previous positions include national director of training for Dunhill Personnel System, Inc., and director of personnel for Bell Industries Computer Memory Division.

This new book is designed to help job seekers find the right federal job. The first part of this unique guide discusses how to find the right occupation through the career-planning process, develop a vision for your career, do self-exploration, develop needed skills, and create career goals. The second part overviews the federal government as an employer, including benefits and locations of jobs, how to match yourself to jobs and agencies, and the skills the government is seeking and in-demand federal jobs. The authors explain the federal job search process, with insider guidance on resumes, interviewing skills, informational interviewing, networking, distinguishing yourself, and common mistakes that federal job seekers make.

The Nursing Job Search Handbook is a concise manual of highly practical information that will assist nurses at various levels—entry-level job seekers and seasoned clinicians alike—in conducting a successful job search or career change. Genny Dunne brings over sixteen years of experience in the field of career counseling to provide specific advice for developing a professional reputation and style, along with strategies for learning about job openings, handling interviews, and negotiating a contract. She includes an abundance of resources—sample resumes and cover letters, many up-to-date websites and mailing addresses—and discusses the use of the Internet in job searches. This book also provides useful information on advanced nursing education, licensing boards, and organizations that offer credentialing.Geared to those involved in professions where change, flexibility, and growth are keys to success, The Nursing Job Search Handbook provides excellent guidance for advisers, aspiring nurses, and long-term health professionals. Dunne recognizes that the stakes are high in a job search or career transition and offers concrete suggestions that will enable job seekers to secure satisfying work, and job holders to enhance the positions they currently occupy.

Lilou has lost her job. The time has come to test her beliefs to the limit: at a time of global crisis can she use the Law of Attraction to find her dream job, and thereby 'empower millions' to do likewise? This is her 30-day stream-of-consciousness diary, from the moment she was lost her job. Travel with her as she grapples with doubt, relishes avocados and finds something to be grateful for in each and every step of her job search. Deploying a battery of mood-shifting, life-enhancing, and possibly reality-changing techniques, she attempts to prove to herself - and to you! - that a juicier way of living is possible. While 30-something Lilou would probably get on with the fictional Bridget Jones, her real-life diary is a very different thing. Humble, moving, funny and perceptive, it demonstrates the style of leadership she believes the world desperately needs. Read it, and, most importantly, try it out!

This work covers securing satisfying jobs for people with disabilities by fostering partnerships between employment specialists and businesses. It helps readers to: understand the theoretical framework for improving career development practices through relationship building; understand what employers want and expect from employment service providers; learn about the building blocks of strong partnerships with employers; find practical guidelines for getting to know both job seekers and employers, marketing proactively to businesses, matching job seeker characteristics with employer needs; consider the possibility of non-traditional employment through customized job consultation; and explore specific ways to make employment service programmes more customer-oriented and understandable to employers.

More than 37 million people visit Nevada each year, and an increasing number of them are deciding to stay. Nevada in Your Future is a complete relocation guide for this booming state that contains everything a prospective Nevada resident needs to know. Written in the Martins’ trademark breezy, informative style, the book is aimed at job seekers, small-business owners, retirees, and snowbirds, covering all the essentials such as climate, population trends, job opportunities, schooling, living costs, economic trends, medical facilities, crime stats, and state laws. Because the state is famous for its advantageous taxes and pro-business climate, there’s a special section written by a resident expert that discusses in depth how to incorporate in the state and/or move a small business there.

The best of more than 50, 000 job boards and career sites available on the internet—organized by career field, industry, and geographic focus—is contained in this handy reference for job seekers and recruiters. Topics include how any people come to each site per month, the number of resumes found in each database, the cost to search resumes and post a job, how many jobs are posted on each site, the salary ranges of these jobs, which sites store resumes in their databases, and whether or not the site offers automatic notification of a job-resume match. With full-page profiles of 350 of the best of today's internet employment sites, this is a must-have resource for making smart decisions about where to invest time and effort online.

Take Charge of Your Career is a comprehensive guide packed with interactive exercises and inventories to help people at all levels realistically assess their career and development needs. In this book you will explore your own strengths, skills, interests, and preferences with interactive exercises, checklists, and inventories. And based on your assessment you will be better placed to make informed occupational choices and career goals.

Lilou has lost her job. The time has come to test her beliefs to the limit: at a time of global crisis can she use the Law of Attraction to find her dream job, and thereby 'empower millions' to do likewise? This is her 30-day stream-of-consciousness diary, from the moment she was lost her job. Travel with her as she grapples with doubt, relishes avocados and finds something to be grateful for in each and every step of her job search. Deploying a battery of mood-shifting, life-enhancing, and possibly reality-changing techniques, she attempts to prove to herself - and to you! - that a juicier way of living is possible. While 30-something Lilou would probably get on with the fictional Bridget Jones, her real-life diary is a very different thing. Humble, moving, funny and perceptive, it demonstrates the style of leadership she believes the world desperately needs. Read it, and, most importantly, try it out!