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Book SynopsisWritten by experienced careers advisor Steve Rook, the new edition of this indispensable guide will help readers to develop the skills they need to land their dream job. It breaks the career planning process down into manageable steps, from researching roles and gaining work experience to crafting a stand-out CV and impressing at interview. It also includes practical guidance on networking, entrepreneurship and responding to job offers. Packed with reflective activities, top tips for successful applications and real life case studies, it contains everything students need to develop their skills, get their foot in the door and set themselves up for a fulfilling future. This text will be core reading for students on a wide range of career-related and employability modules. It will also be an invaluable resource for students researching their career options independently. New to this Edition:- Updated content on networking and managing your online presence- More content on work experi
Table of ContentsPreface Introduction PART I: CAREERS IN A COMPLEX WORLD 1. Graduate Employment and Recruitment 2. Career Planning PART II: FINDING YOUR NICHE 3. Assessing Your Skills, Interests and Motivations 4. Identifying Your Options 5. Choosing a Role PART III: UPPING YOUR GAME 6. Boosting Your Employability 7. Moving Forwards PART IV: MAKING IT HAPPEN 8. Effective Networking 9. Experience and Internships 10. Further Study 11. Taking Time Out PART V: FINDING A JOB 12. Searching for Graduate Jobs 13. Promoting Yourself Effectively 14. Targeting Your CV 15. Tip-top Application Forms 16. Cover Letters That Open Doors 17. Impressing at Interviews 18. Psychometric Tests 19. Passing Assessment Centres 20. Dealing with Job Offers PART VI: AN INTRODUCTION TO SELF-EMPLOYMENT 21. Becoming an Entrepreneur 22. Getting your Business Started PART VII: DOWN THE LINE 23. Moving Your Career Forward 24. Frequently Asked Questions References Index.
