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Authored by one of the top career and job search authors in the country, this concise book covers all major career planning and job search topics in one book. Designed for a career development course or workshop, Job Searching Fast and Easy helps the reader define goals, identify skills, and plan for a career. It presents proven job search methods and techniques and provides advice and information on resume preparation and cover letter writing. Topics of interest include answering problem interview questions, identifying and emphasizing skills in an interview, finding jobs in the hidden job market, and tips for long-term career success. Instructional support materials to accompany the text include an Instructor's Guide complete with tips for course preparation, course structure, subject matter presentation, and additional activities.
List of contents
A Brief Introduction to Using This Book.
Step 1: Identify Your Key Skills-and Develop a Powerful New Skills Language to Describe Yourself
Step 2: Set a Specific Job Objective before you go Looking
Step 3: Use the Most Effective Methods to Get A Better Job In Less Time
Step 4: Write a Simple Resume Now and a Better One Later
Step 5: Redefine What Counts as an Interview, Then Organize Your Time to get Two a Day
Step 6: Dramatically Improve Your Interviewing Skills
Step 7: Follow Up on all Job Leads
Appendix A: The Essential Job Search Data Worksheet
Appendix B: Sample Job Description from the Occupational Handbook
Index
About the author
J. Michael Farr is one of America's most knowledgeable authors on the subject of job search and career planning. He helped found the self-directed career planning and job search movement, and he continues to teach thousands through his books, assessments and yearly workshops. He has been teaching innovative, self-directed job-search techniques-proven to reduce the time it takes to find a job and help people take control of their careers and lives for more than 20 years. J. Michael Farr's techniques have been adopted by job-search and career-placement programs throughout North America. He has trained more than 6,000 instructors and trainers in numerous workshops and presentations across the U.S. and Canada.
Summary
Authored by one of the top career and job search authors in the country, this concise book covers all major career planning and job search topics in one book. Designed for a career development course or workshop, Job Searching Fast and Easy helps the reader define goals, identify skills, and plan for a career. It presents proven job search methods and techniques and provides advice and information on resume preparation and cover letter writing. Topics of interest include answering problem interview questions, identifying and emphasizing skills in an interview, finding jobs in the hidden job market, and tips for long-term career success. Instructional support materials to accompany the text include an Instructors Guide complete with tips for course preparation, course structure, subject matter presentation, and additional activities.
