
Ultimate Job Search
The Definitive Guide to Networking, Interviews and Follow-up Strategies
Lynn Williams(Author)
Kogan Page Ltd (Publisher)
4th Edition
Published on 3. July 2015
Book
Paperback/Softback
264 pages
978-0-7494-7415-7 (ISBN)
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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. Even when your CV does get you through to an interview, competition is so strong that you can't leave any of your preparation up to luck. A 'one-stop shop' for all job hunters, Ultimate Job Search takes the stress out of job hunting and provides advice on every stage of the job hunting process, from preparing a powerful CV that will get you noticed; sample cover letters and emails that come across as genuine; making a great impression at interviews; to dealing with offers and rejections in a positive manner. From the best-selling Ultimate series, the guidance in this book will help you shine and will demonstrate to future employers that you're not only able to do the job, but that you are committed and highly receptive to opportunities around you. With an exhaustive breadth of detail and real-life up-to-date comments from employers and recruitment professionals, Ultimate Job Search is invaluable to anyone looking to get their dream job at any stage of their career.
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Series
Edition
4th 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: 15 mm
Weight
475 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7494-7415-7 (9780749474157)
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Master the Art of Finding Your Ideal Job, Getting an Interview and Networking
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Lynn Williams
Ultimate Job Search
The Definitive Guide to Networking, Interviews and Follow-up Strategies
Book
02/2012
3rd Edition
Kogan Page Ltd
€38.56
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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 - 01: First things first;
Chapter - 02: The highly employable candidate;
Chapter - 03: Making a start;
Chapter - 04: The skills they want from everyone;
Chapter - 05: Your CV;
Chapter - 06: CV problems;
Chapter - 07: CVs with special considerations;
Chapter - 08: CVs for specific jobs;
Chapter - 09: Application forms;
Chapter - 10: Covering letters;
Chapter - 11: Telephone calls;
Chapter - 12: The job search;
Chapter - 13: Your online job search;
Chapter - 14: Job search strategies;
Chapter - 15: Interviews: making a great impression;
Chapter - 16: Answering interview questions;
Chapter - 17: Questions for specific jobs;
Chapter - 18: Questions for school and college leavers;
Chapter - 19: Interviews and more;
Chapter - 20: Offers and rejections
Chapter - 02: The highly employable candidate;
Chapter - 03: Making a start;
Chapter - 04: The skills they want from everyone;
Chapter - 05: Your CV;
Chapter - 06: CV problems;
Chapter - 07: CVs with special considerations;
Chapter - 08: CVs for specific jobs;
Chapter - 09: Application forms;
Chapter - 10: Covering letters;
Chapter - 11: Telephone calls;
Chapter - 12: The job search;
Chapter - 13: Your online job search;
Chapter - 14: Job search strategies;
Chapter - 15: Interviews: making a great impression;
Chapter - 16: Answering interview questions;
Chapter - 17: Questions for specific jobs;
Chapter - 18: Questions for school and college leavers;
Chapter - 19: Interviews and more;
Chapter - 20: Offers and rejections