by Lynn Williams (Author), Lynn Williams (Author)
Starting work or changing jobs rates as one of life's most stressful experiences - the average job search takes around three months. The Ultimate Job Search Book will give everyone access to the job search skills and techniques that take the stress out of job hunting. A 'one-stop shop' for all job hunters,The Ultimate Job Search Book contains everything a job seeker needs to know to get the job they want. There is invaluable advice on every aspect of CVs, interviews, job search strategies, covering letters and the whole job search process. Topics covered include: preparing a powerful CV, online CVs, sample CVs for specific jobs and situations, dealing with CV problems such as gap years or a lack of experience, sample cover letters and e-mails, how to search the media and the Internet, networking, job fairs, sending out speculative CVs, researching your employer, making a great impression at interviews, answering interview questions, difficult interview questions, interview presentations and exercises, aptitiude and personality tests, and finally, offers, rejections and sample follow-up letters. The breadth of detail is exhaustive and with real-life comments from employers and recruitment professionals, The Ultimate Job Search Book will be invaluable to anyone looking for a new job at any stage of their career.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 224
Edition: 1
Publisher: Kogan page
Published: 03 Sep 2006
ISBN 10: 8175542942
ISBN 13: 9780749446901
Book Overview: Everything job-hunters need to know in one book Includes insightful comments from industry experts giving a real-life view of the job market Contains sample CVs for different types of jobs and sector specific interview questions Demonstrates how to put together an effective job search strategy, follow up approaches, deal with rejection and negotiate offers