The inside scoop . . .for when you want more than the official line Today's job market is more competitive than ever. How can you distinguish yourself from the competition and get the job you really want? The Unofficial Guide? to Landing a Job walks both new and veteran job hunters through every aspect of landing a great position, from understanding how hiring decisions are made to evaluating and negotiating offers--and everything in between. Whether you're new to the job market, changing careers, or seeking a new position after a layoff or termination, this all-inclusive guide covers all the bases--from defining your niche and writing your resume to developing top-notch communication skills, researching potential employers, and even bouncing back from rejection. Packed with up-to-date information and tips and tricks you won't find anywhere else, it delivers all the know-how you need to make yourself the top candidate, knock 'em dead in the interview--and get hired! * Vital Information on hiring decisions that other sources don't reveal. * Insider Secrets on what employers are looking for, avoiding the biggest resume mistakes, and negotiating the best offer. * Time-Saving Tips on getting organized, developing a job-search strategy, and preparing powerful self-marketing tools. * The Latest Trends in finding a job, from the advertised and hidden marketplaces to networking, recruiters, and using the Internet. * Handy Checklists and Charts to help you prepare for an interview, clinch the deal, and manage your career.

Job Hunting - 3 Manuscripts in 1 Book, Including: How to Find a Job, How to Change Careers and How to Network. 1) HOW TO FIND A JOB: 7 Easy Steps to Master Job Searching, Job Hunting, Job Offer Application Planner & Job Seeking. YOU'LL LEARN: - What you will need to do to understand the skillsets that will help you get a career and how to market them. - Everything you need to know about getting your resume prepared and updated before you begin your job search to ensure that applying is as smooth as possible. - How to choose the right kinds of companies that you want to work for and why you want those over others. - How to begin your job application lists to keep your application process as organized as possible. - The basics of networking to make sure that you have enough references to help you. - Choosing the right references. - How to fill in job applications the right way. - And so much more! 2) HOW TO CHANGE CAREERS: 7 Easy Steps to Master Your Career Change, Switching Jobs, Career Coaching & New Career Planning. YOU'LL LEARN: What your current strengths and skills are so you know where to focus your efforts and how you can start making the right changes for yourself. How to consider your current career options and what you will need to do to get to them. How you can start to experience the world around you just by spending time volunteering and shadowing others. The importance of taking classes from time to time to get more experience and expose yourself to new subjects. Why you should take the time to choose the right career and how you can figure out which one will be just right. The importance of credentials and what you can expect when you are trying to meet them. Tips and tricks that will help you to apply to a job in a completely different field. And so much more! 3) HOW TO NETWORK: 7 Easy Steps to Master Personal Networking, Small Talk, Business Networking Events & Networking Skills. YOU'LL LEARN: How to start identifying contacts that could be useful for your networking process. Choosing contacts to pursue. Learning to defeat your own personal shyness so you will be able to relate to others better and stop being defeated by your fear. How to master the right social skills that will help you thrive. How to help the other person to benefit them to build the relationship. Ways that you can begin to stand out in ways that are meaningful so your connections will remember and respect you. Ways that you can develop your relationships naturally and effectively to better communicate. Methods of maintaining generosity and gratitude to ensure that you can connect better. And so much more!

Attention! Getting the Job You Really Want, the NUMBER 1 JIST workbook, is being revised! Instructors in a variety of institutions that currently use it or have used it as their curriculum have given us detailed feedback on the effectiveness of the book in their programs. Mike Farr is making major revisions to the workbook, based partially on reviewers? feedback but also on changes in job searching and the work environment. Additionally, the workbook will have interesting, relevant scenario-based or informational sidebars and case studies.'The best advice on effective methods of getting jobs from years of working in social agencies and then training others.'Examples of the job search tools'resumes, cover letters, JIST Cards, and thank-you notes.'Index for finding information easily.

Master the new world of work. You want—no, you need—a new job. But not just any job. The job. So you polish your resume till it shines. You apply for countless openings, tailoring your message to each. You search for the hidden job market, although it remains very well hidden. And the response? Well, it’s underwhelming. To top things off, maze-like online application systems appear designed to keep you and the perfect job apart. What’s going on? How people successfully land jobs has changed. You need help from a pro, someone who navigates career data, the labor market, and hot jobs with ease. You want a coach who will tell you what to pursue and what to avoid, and an expert who has mastered job-hunting and career change to offer wisdom gained from experience. What you need is a career coach. Better yet, several. Expert career coaches contributing to this volume include Lakeisha Mathews, Dan Schwartz, Sheila Margolis, Alisa Cohn, Michelle Riklan, Marie Zimenoff, Laura Labovich, Lynne Williams, Thea Kelley, Jean Juchnowicz, Alan DeBack, Marilyn Feldstein, Vivian Blade, David Hosmer, Barbara Seifert, and Nicole Miller. Find Your Fit guides you through answering foundational questions like: What do I want to do with my career? Where should I do it? And how do I get there? As you develop a strong sense of self-awareness, you’ll be able to identify the work environment best for you, shape your online identity, and network more effectively by focusing on people instead of openings. You’ll learn about coveted employee referrals, and how to get one at your target company. With the help of experienced career coaches, you’ll be able to handle any kind of interview. And, you’ll become familiar with the pre-employment testing and assessments increasingly common today. What are you waiting for? Your personal coaching session awaits.