Best Job Search Tips for Age 60-Plus
Best Job Search Tips for Age 60-Plus

Author: Toby Haberkorn

Publisher:

Published: 2017-07-03

Total Pages: 124

ISBN-13: 9780991623648

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Readers will learn about effective job search strategies and realistic work possibilities. Boomers have already changed many of the stereotypes our society holds. Most would say they are very different from their parents, who appeared to be much older at the same age and saw retirement as the only reward for their years of work. With so many Americans living into their 90s, working past age 60 is increasingly common. Whether working for income or looking for meaningful work post retirement, job seekers face an employment market has changed drastically in recent years.

Fearless Job Hunting
Fearless Job Hunting

Author: William J. Knaus

Publisher: New Harbinger Publications

Published: 2010-06-03

Total Pages: 218

ISBN-13: 1608820440

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Successful job seekers have two major skills their competitors don't: the psychological endurance to approach job opportunities fearlessly, and the ability to adapt to a variety of situations to position themselves as each interviewer's dream candidate. Fearless Job Hunting offers these powerful psychological techniques drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy and reveals the strategies decision makers in top corporations use to find and hire exceptional employees. This book shows you how to: •Silence unproductive anxieties and self-limiting beliefs •Develop the motivation and stamina to stay positive while job seeking •Pressure-proof yourself by building confidence and cool-headedness •Get the edge in interviews by honing your communication skills This book has received the prestigious accolade of being included in The Albert Ellis Tribute Book Series—created to honor the life and work of Albert Ellis, the founder of rational emotive behavioral therapy (REBT). REBT is one of the most widely-practiced therapies throughout the world and is the foundation for cognitive-behavioral therapy and other evidence-based approaches. These books provide proven-effective treatments and tools to improve psychological well-being, while also supporting advancements in psychotherapy for the betterment of humanity.

The 2-Hour Job Search
The 2-Hour Job Search

Author: Steve Dalton

Publisher: Ten Speed Press

Published: 2012-03-06

Total Pages: 242

ISBN-13: 1607741717

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A job-search manual that gives career seekers a systematic, tech-savvy formula to efficiently and effectively target potential employers and secure the essential first interview. The 2-Hour Job Search shows job-seekers how to work smarter (and faster) to secure first interviews. Through a prescriptive approach, Dalton explains how to wade through the Internet’s sea of information and create a job-search system that relies on mainstream technology such as Excel, Google, LinkedIn, and alumni databases to create a list of target employers, contact them, and then secure an interview—with only two hours of effort. Avoiding vague tips like “leverage your contacts,” Dalton tells job-hunters exactly what to do and how to do it. This empowering book focuses on the critical middle phase of the job search and helps readers bring organization to what is all too often an ineffectual and frustrating process.

Practical Job Search
Practical Job Search

Author: Dan Goldfynn

Publisher: Independently Published

Published: 2019-10-10

Total Pages: 92

ISBN-13: 9781698862514

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A terrific guide for job seekers looking for a successful job-seeker's personal perspective!Don't want to read another job search encyclopedia with a million strategies and frameworks that make your head spin and leave you overwhelmed, but instead want a short and efficient, personal-experience based job hunting guide to a productive job search?In recent years, Dan had to change his job four times, of which three were a result of layoffs due to recessions and economic downturns, and one on his own. Each time, with dedication, focus, and structure, he bounced back to ace the recruiting process and secured better-paying jobs with Fortune-50 and highly selective companies. With short chapters, simple templates, and straightforward explanations, this quick and practical guide is for anyone who wishes to borrow tactics from someone else's experience for an efficient and effective job hunting.Contents: - -The story of Dan's layoffs and metrics of his search- Preparing after a job loss / or when ready to search- Approaching a job search ("Carpet Bombing or Missile Strikes")- The allure of modern search methods- Crafting CVs (Resumes) and Cover Letters to get past recruiters and machines- Dealing with company job portals where CVs go to die- Using LinkedIn and leveraging the power of InMails- Approaching informational interviews and networking- Preparing for interviews- Giving a great interview--conduct, framework, and asking good questions- Negotiating if you're a poor negotiator- Tackling gaps in your resume- Amusing tidbits from Dan's interviewing experience- Observations as an interviewer- Tools and Technologies that help- Link to a sample CV template, Cover letter, and a competency preparation spreadsheetAlong the way, enjoy little tidbits of Dan's own interview experiences, and cartoons on the journey of getting hired.Whether you are new to the job market or experienced, millennial or not, without a job or trying to change career, and in a vibrant market or an economic downturn, there is something that you can borrow from this book.

Resume Writing Made Easy
Resume Writing Made Easy

Author: Lola M. Coxford

Publisher:

Published: 1982

Total Pages: 142

ISBN-13:

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B>KEY BENEFIT: Practical, user-friendly, and timely, this "how-to" text/workbook offers clear, step-by-step instructions for developing a strong, effective resume. Using clear, simple worksheets and a variety of sample resumes, it walks readers in an easy-to-follow manner through successive steps of writing resumes for a variety of worker "levels" and situations -- e.g., entry-level resumes, moving-up resumes, transition resumes, and special purpose resumes. Exceptionally up-to-date in focus, it explains what today's employers want to see in a resume -- and what they shouldn't see -- and how to use Internet resources for job searching and resume posting.

Job Hunting. NOW What?
Job Hunting. NOW What?

Author: Lisa A. Holmes

Publisher: FriesenPress

Published: 2019-02-06

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13: 1525538802

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Learn the secrets of success in job hunting from Lisa A. Holmes, a human resources expert with more than thirty years’ experience. Her “soup-to-nuts” guide will help you hone your hunting skills, land and keep your desired job in an ever-changing market. This practical guide to the modern career search will help you better understand the emotional journey of the job search, how to create a stellar résumé and develop strong communication skills, and get insider knowledge of what HR and recruiters look for in a candidate. Whether you are a college senior, or “downsized,” or in transition, or looking to get back into the job market, Lisa A. Holmes will help you overcome the stress associated with job hunting. You will better understand your current skills and gaps, develop a career strategy, and create the right résumé. Launch from there into practical networking techniques, negotiating with prospective employers, and understanding how to stay relevant in this evolving economy.