What employers look for -- The art and skill of preparation -- Typical questions -- Red flags -- Not-so-typical questions -- Want to dance? the psychology of interviewing -- Body english -- Dealing with the unexpected -- Your turn to ask -- The morning after: follow-up and follow-through -- The headhunter connection -- Customs and protocol for interviewing with foreign companies -- Talking money -- The wheel comes full circle: evaluating job offers -- Interview log.
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Don't just list your credentials--create resumes that get results! When it comes to your resume, one size doesn't fit all. You need a document that's uniquely your own, one that "hooks" prospective employers and proves you have the combination of skills, abilities, and experience they're looking for. Written by an award-winning columnist at the National Business Employment Weekly, today's leading career resource, this practical guide arms you with the latest techniques for researching and writing tailor-made, highly focused resumes that work like sophisticated sales tools, giving you a powerful competitive edge in today's aggressive job market. This updated edition includes new resumes from real-life candidates who sought and found jobs, with many "before and after" examples. * Covers all types of resumes, including chronological, functional, and combination * Outlines how to identify your most relevant skills and accomplishments * Avoids the cookie-cutter approach to resumes, providing plentiful examples, ideas, and checklists to help you create a unique document * Covers specialized resume categories, including first-time job seekers, homemakers returning to the work force, career changers, and even seasoned professionals * Includes the real-life stories behind the model resumes--learn how people in similar circumstances changed their lives and moved on to better positions * Shows how to prepare a scannable version of your document * Teaches you how to effectively sell your unique talents and qualifications--even to the most demanding recruiter Other National Business Employment Weekly Premier Guides currently available: National Business Employment Weekly Interviewing National Business Employment Weekly Cover Letters
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Tips and Techniques for Covers Letters That Get You Noticed! A good cover letter is your introduction to a potential employer, and a well-written one is key to making a good first impression. This invaluable resource, now revised and expanded, offers expert guidance on developing this all-important component. Written by an award-winning columnist at the National Business Employment Weekly, today's leading career resource, it is packed with practical tips, sound advice, and helpful examples that will show you how to develop the letter you need to win an interview. Learn how to: Compose the basic elements of a successful letter. Customize your letters for specific situations, from responding to a want ad to contacting an executive search company, to expanding your networking contacts. Send cover letters through e-mail. Use the Internet for job-search communication. Read between the lines of a want ad and discover what they really want. Write a follow-up letter when you haven't heard from an employer. Other National Business Employment Weekly Premier Guides currently available: National Business Employment Weekly INTERVIEWING National Business Employment Weekly RESUMES
