The Ultimate Job Search Book: Find out What Employers Really Want and Get that Job

The Ultimate Job Search Book: Find out What Employers Really Want and Get that Job

by Lynn Williams (Author), Lynn Williams (Author)

Synopsis

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.

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More Information

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

Media Reviews
Williams helps readers to gain the skills and techniques that take the strain out of job hunting. It will help job applications meet with a positive response. Pathfinder Covers every aspect of the job search...Interestingly there is a chapter that discusses the recruitment process - valuable 'inside information' that helps jobseekers to understand how employers advertise vacancies and decide who to hire. The Ultimate Job Search Book stands out among the plethora of publications on careers and job-hunting because it combines uncomplicated writing with practical advice that is actually worth taking notice of. Accounting Technician It is hard to find resources that are suitable for all - but this book manages to do just that. It can be used again and again at every different stage of the job search process...Great value for money and suitable for any careers library. Newscheck
Author Bio
Lynn Williams is a career counsellor and trainer who runs workshops on CV writing and interview techniques. She writes regularly on job search and career issues. She is also the author of the best-selling Ultimate Interview Book, Readymade CVs and Readymade Job Search Letters, all published by Kogan Page.