Includes bibliographical references and index. Previous edition: published as by Amy Solomon. Belmont, California: Wadsworth, 2011.
Contents:
pt. 1. Preparing yourself for the job search -- Industry and job research -- Assessing and developing skills for the workplace -- pt. 2. Tools for the job search -- Networking and self-promotion -- Resumé and cover letter development -- Developing a professional portfolio -- Professionalism in the job search -- pt. 3. The art of the interview -- Successful interviewing -- After the interview -- Professionalism in the workplace.
Summary:
100% JOB SEARCH SUCCESS provides you with practical, step-by-step information that you can apply to increase your effectiveness and success in the job search, from researching an industry to preparing a professional portfolio. In this highly competitive job market, using these new tools will help ensure that you will have a measure of success in your job search. The new third edition highlights methods of networking via the Internet, using tools such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Google+, as well as traditional networking such as career fairs and professional organizations. Three chapters on interviewing help you to prepare for what might be asked in an interview, provide tips on how to look and act in the interview itself, and tell you how to follow up on the interview. A chapter on Professionalism in the Workplace provides suggestions for adult learners as well as how to demonstrate professionalism on the job.
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