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Book SynopsisA best-selling, indispensable resource, YOUR CAREER: HOW TO MAKE IT HAPPEN, 9E helps you move from "job seeker" to "job finder." Packed with innovative resources you can use now and throughout your career, this step-by-step guide helps you find and keep the ideal job. This book introduces a manageable process for marketing yourself to prospective employers. Each chapter provides practical tips you can apply to your unique goals. Clear instruction guides you through self-assessment, employer research, self-marketing, networking, writing a market-driven resume, and interviewing. Practical assignments and a technology-driven focus connect you directly with the business community and employers. You build a strong foundation for current and future job searches as YOUR CAREER, 9E introduces the tools you need to gain a competitive advantage in the workplace, reach your career potential, and stand out as a strong candidate for jobs in your ideal career field.
Table of ContentsPart I: PREPARE FOR THE JOURNEY. 1. The Job Search Process. 2. Know Yourself to Market Yourself. 3. Picture Yourself in the Workplace. Part II: CREATE YOUR RESUME. 4. Plan Your Resume. 5. Write Your Resume. Part III: APPLY FOR JOBS. 6. Find Job Openings. 7. Write Job Applications. 8. Write Effective, Tailored Cover Letters. Part IV: SHINE AT INTERVIEWS. 9. Know the Interview Essentials. 10. Prepare for Your Interview. 11. Interview Like a Pro. Part V: Connect, Accept, and Succeed. 12. Stay Connected with Prospective Employers. 13. Dealing with Disappointment. 14. Take Charge of Your Career. Appendix: Succeeding In The Job Search Journey Using Social Media.
