Ultimate Job Search
The Definitive Guide to Networking, Interviews and Follow-up Strategies
3rd Edition
Published on 3. February 2012
Book
Paperback/Softback
256 pages
978-0-7494-6408-0 (ISBN)
Description
Starting work or changing jobs can be one of life's most stressful experiences, and with today's crowded job market it is more of a challenge than ever. A 'one-stop shop' for all job hunters, Ultimate Job Search takes the stress out of job hunting and provides advice on all stages, from preparing a powerful CV; sample cover letters and emails; making a great impression at interviews; to dealing with offers and rejections. The breadth of detail is exhaustive and with real-life comments from employers and recruitment professionals, Ultimate Job Search will be invaluable to anyone looking for a new job at any stage of their career.
More details
Edition
3rd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Interest Age: From 16 to 18 years
Edition type
Revised edition
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 170 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
441 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7494-6408-0 (9780749464080)
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Other editions
New editions
Lynn Williams
Ultimate Job Search
The Definitive Guide to Networking, Interviews and Follow-up Strategies
Book
07/2015
4th Edition
Kogan Page Ltd
€38.56
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Previous edition
Lynn Williams
Ultimate Job Search
Invaluable Advice on Networking, CVs, Cover Letters, Interviews, Psychometric Tests and Follow-up Strategies
Book
10/2008
2nd Edition
Kogan Page Ltd
€32.37
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Person
Lynn Williams is a career counsellor and trainer who runs workshops on CV writing and interview techniques, and writes regularly on job search and career issues. She is the author of the best-selling Ultimate Interview, Readymade CV and Readymade Job Search Letters (all Kogan Page).
Content
Chapter - 00: Introduction;
Chapter - 01: First things first;
Chapter - 02: Making a start;
Chapter - 03: The skills they want from everyone;
Chapter - 04: Your CV;
Chapter - 05: CV problems;
Chapter - 06: CVs with special considerations;
Chapter - 07: CVs for specific jobs;
Chapter - 08: Application forms;
Chapter - 09: Covering letters;
Chapter - 10: Telephone calls;
Chapter - 11: The job search;
Chapter - 12: Your online job search;
Chapter - 13: Job search strategies;
Chapter - 14: Interviews: making a great impression;
Chapter - 15: Answering interview questions;
Chapter - 16: Questions for specific jobs;
Chapter - 17: Questions for school and college leavers;
Chapter - 18: Interviews and more;
Chapter - 19: Offers and rejections
Chapter - 01: First things first;
Chapter - 02: Making a start;
Chapter - 03: The skills they want from everyone;
Chapter - 04: Your CV;
Chapter - 05: CV problems;
Chapter - 06: CVs with special considerations;
Chapter - 07: CVs for specific jobs;
Chapter - 08: Application forms;
Chapter - 09: Covering letters;
Chapter - 10: Telephone calls;
Chapter - 11: The job search;
Chapter - 12: Your online job search;
Chapter - 13: Job search strategies;
Chapter - 14: Interviews: making a great impression;
Chapter - 15: Answering interview questions;
Chapter - 16: Questions for specific jobs;
Chapter - 17: Questions for school and college leavers;
Chapter - 18: Interviews and more;
Chapter - 19: Offers and rejections