Introduction -- Part One: Setting yourself up for success: CV building -- Career planning -- Work experience and internships -- Further study -- Part Two: Developing job ready skills: Leadership and teamwork -- Communication skills -- Problem-solving -- Industry knowledge -- Part Three: Looking for a job: Systematic job hunting -- Understanding what employees want -- Social media, personal branding and self-promotion -- Networking -- Budgeting and money skills -- Part Four: Applying for the job: Creating a winning CV -- Covering letters and application forms -- Interviews -- Assessment centres -- Giving presentations -- Getting an offer -- Part Five: Starting a job: Planning and preparation -- Twenty questions about your first day answered -- Making a good impression and building positive relationships -- Planning your next move -- Index.
Summary:
A complete resource for standing out from the crowd and getting a job offer. Shows you how to build a strong CV, write an impressive cover letter, excel at interviews, and cultivate the professionalism that employers want. -- adapted from back cover.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.