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Zusatztext “ Can I Wear My Nose Ring to the Interview? is designed to answer any and all real-life questions of the newly employable.” - Bookpage Informationen zum Autor Ellen Gordon Reeves is a workplace and career expert who has lent her expertise to a variety of media outlets, including CNN's Your Money, US News and World Report, EXTRA, The CBS Early Show, ABC Money Matters, Fox News Edge, MoneyWatch.com, NPR's Morning Edition, and The Atlantic. Trained in comedy writing and improvisation by Second City, Reeves is a frequent public speaker, consulting to individuals and institutions. She is a graduate of Harvard College and holds an EdM from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and a Master of Arts in Writing and Teaching Writing from Northeastern University. Reeves is also a resident job-hunting expert at the Columbia Publishing Course with Columbia University in New York. Klappentext This fresh, authoritative guide isn’t just for nose-ring wearers. It’s for anyone who’s ready to get serious about the job search, in any economy. Start by approaching your search with a professional mind-set—from printing business cards (before you’re in business) to dressing the part (even for that phone interview) —and follow through strategically: writing a killer cover letter and résumé, nailing the interview, negotiating salary, getting your career off on the right foot, and establishing lifelong skills for presenting yourself on and off paper. Zusammenfassung Takes the readers step-by-step through the process of interview. This book discusses about: how to dress for an interview, including why to put on your business clothes when interviewing at home, over the phone; things to be honest about - citizenship and past salary range; and, things not to say: 'I want this job because I need health insurance'. Inhaltsverzeichnis Acknowledgements Introduction Chapter 1: Welcome to Job, Inc. Set Yourself Up for Success Chapter 2: Working Your Network Finding and Making the Most of Your Connections Chapter 3: The Story in Your Résumé The Piece of Paper that Says It All Chapter 4: The Must-Read Cover Letter Allow Me to Introduce Myself Chapter 5: Rallying Your References Setting Up Your Fan Club Chapter 6: Getting Through the Interview Preparation is Everything Chapter 7: Weighing the Offer What to Say Before “I’ll Take It!” Chapter 8: You’ve Got the Job Now What Are You Going to Do? Chapter 9: The Art of Moving On (Whether It’s Your Choice or Theirs) Good Luck! Index ...
