The big book of job-hunting hacks How to build a résumé, conquer the interview, and land your dream job
Book - 2020
"In The Big Book of Job-Hunting Hacks, experienced job-hunting professionals offer detailed advice on every step of the job-hunting process. From how to navigate the interview process, to how to create the perfect resume, this book will help you stand out from your competitors. With a new introduction by John Henry Weiss, president of a recruitment firm, that contextualizes the current economic state as a result of COVID-19, this book offers hundreds of practical tips for those laid-off, fired, or new to enter the workplace" --
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New York, NY :
Skyhorse Publishing
[2020]
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- "420 examples, tips, and tricks" -- Cover.
A compilation of three books: How to Get a Great Job by the Editiors of the American Library Association, How to Write a Stelllar Executive Resume by Brenda Bernstein, and Moving Forward in Mid-Career by John Henry Weiss. -- Introduction. - Physical Description
- xv, 388 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
- Bibliography
- Includes bibliographical references.
- ISBN
- 9781510763487
- Introduction
- Part 1. How to Get a Great Job
- Introduction: "Beyond the Books" in Today's Public Libraries
- Chapter 1. Before You Begin
- Chapter 2. Researching the Job Market
- Chapter 3. Getting Down to Brass Tacks: The Ongoing Job Search
- Chapter 4. Writing Résumés Right
- Chapter 5. Crafting Effective Cover Letters
- Chapter 6. Mastering Twenty-First-Century Networking
- Chapter 7. Examining Potential Employers
- Chapter 8. Honing Your Interview Skills
- Chapter 9. Negotiating the Best Pay and Benefits for Your New Job
- Bibliography/Webliography
- Part 2. How to Write a Stellar Executive Résumé
- Preface
- Introduction
- 1. Context
- Tip #1. Write for the FUTURE
- Tip #2. Know Your Target
- Tip #3. Know What Makes You Stand Out
- Tip #4. Gather Information First
- 2. Getting Started
- Tip #5. How Long Should My Résumé Be?
- Tip #6. Résumé Tetris-What Order Should My Résumé' Be In?
- Tip #7. Crafting Your Résumé Header-Don't Use an Objective!
- Tip #8. Customize Your LinkedIn URL
- Tip #9. Use a Professional E-mail Address
- 3. Content
- Tip #10. The Danger of "Functional Résumés"-and the Benefits of a "Hybrid"
- Tip #11. Create a Compelling Branding Statement and Summary Statement!
- Tip #12. Delete These Words and Phrases from Your Résumé
- Tip #13. Make Your Boring Résumé Bullets Sparkle!
- Tip #14. Focus on Accomplishments
- Tip #15. Tailor Your Résumé Bullets
- Tip #16. Should I Have a Skills & Interests Section?
- Tip #17. Should I Have a Separate Languages Section?
- Tip #18. Consider Including a Chart, Graph, or Testimonial
- Tip #19. "I" versus "We"
- Tip #20. Special Issue-Filling a "Gap"
- Tip #21. Special Issue-For "Older" Job Seekers
- Tip #22. Special Issue-More than One Position at the Same Company
- 4. Formatting Your Résumé
- Tip #23. Why Care about the Format Anyway?
- Tip #24. Don't Use Templates!
- Tip #25. Don't Use a Column Format
- Tip #26. Keep It Simple
- Tip #27. Use the Borders Function to Create Lines
- Tip #28. How to List Dates of Employment
- Tip #29. Don't Format with the Space Bar!
- Tip #30. How to Create Distinctive, Professional Bullets
- Tip #31. Guidelines for Margins
- Tip #32. How to Use Page Borders
- Tip #33. Spacing (or How to Make Your Three-Page Résumé Fit on Two Pages)
- Tip #34. Hyperlinks Are Welcome-and So Are Word Documents!
- 5. Cover Letter Tips
- Tip #35. Yes, You Need a Cover Letter!
- Tip #36. Three Components of an Effective Cover Letter
- Tip #37. Delete These Words from Your Cover Letter!
- Tip #38. "To Whom It May Concern" Doesn't Cut It
- Tip #39. Writing a Value Proposition Letter
- 6. Technology & Social Media
- Tip #40. Google Results Are the New "Résumé"
- Tip #41. PowerPoint and Video Résumeé
- Tip #42. Beat the Scanners Part 1-Eleven Essential Résumé Keyword Tips
- Tip #43. Beat the Scanners Part 2-Formatting Tips
- Tip #44. LinkedIn-Savvy
- Tip #45. QR Codes on Résumés?
- Tip #46. Send a Hard Copy!
- 7. The #1 Most Important Tip Set!
- Tip #47. How to Avoid Embarrassing Editing Marks on Your Documents
- Tip #48. Proofread, and Proofread Again!
- Tip #49. Get Your Résumé Out There!
- Tip #50. It Doesn't End Here. On to the Interview!
- Appendices.
- Appendix A. Power Verbs for Résumés
- Appendix B. 397 Favorite Résumé Verbs
- Appendix C. Words to Avoid in Your Résumé!
- Appendix D. Résumé & Cover Letter Checklists: Don't Skip These!
- Appendix E. Services & Special Offers
- Appendix F. Recommended Resources
- Appendix G. Important Opportunities to Give & Receive
- Acknowledgments
- About the Author
- Part 3. Moving Forward in Mid-Career
- Introduction
- Part I. Coping with the Ramifications of Job Loss
- Chapter 1. How and Why Workers Are Fired or Laid Off
- Chapter 2. Working through the Grieving Process
- Chapter 3. Protecting and Maintaining Your Savings, Investments, and IRA
- Chapter 4. Replacing Income
- Chapter 5. Insurance Matters: Medical and COBRA, Denial, Homeowners, Auto, Life, Disability
- Chapter 6. Safeguarding Your Reputation
- Chapter 7. Family Challenges and Solutions
- Part II. The Process of Moving Forward in Your Career
- Chapter 8. Reshaping Your Persona and Improving Your Character
- Chapter 9. Defining Objectives for the Remainder of Your Career
- Chapter 10. Crafting a Resume and Digital Profile to Reflect the New You
- Chapter 11. How to Find Decision Makers and Hiring Managers
- Chapter 12. Where to Find Employers
- Chapter 13. Interview Rubrics for Midcareer Workers
- Chapter 14. Overcoming Objections to Your Candidacy
- Chapter 15. Negotiating a Job Offer
- Part III. Finding Your Spot in the Workplace
- Chapter 16. Working for a Large Company or a Small Business
- Chapter 17. Starting Your Own Business or Buying a Franchise
- Chapter 18. Local, State, and Federal Government Jobs
- Part IV. Reaching Out to Career Care Providers
- Chapter 19. Consulting with Career Coaches, Career Counselors, and Outplacement Services
- Chapter 20. Tapping into Faith-Based Resources
- Chapter 21. Moving beyond the Temporal
- Appendices
- Appendix A. Major Convention Centers
- Appendix B. Convention Center and Trade Show Spotlight
- Acknowledgments