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"Tough interview questions are inevitable in today's competitive job market. Ron Fry's 101 Great Answers to the Toughest Interview Questions has helped more than 500,000 job seekers pinpoint what employers are really asking with every question, and more importantly, what they want to hear in response. This no-nonsense guide will prepare you to leverage the trickiest questions to your advantage. Learn how to deal gracefully with complicated case interviews,...
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Shows you how to land your dream position. Written by a top career coach, licensed psychologist, former recruiter, and a switcher herself, this book explains how to break past obstacles, maintain your motivation, and launch a better, more rewarding career. Packed with stories and examples showing why some people succeed and others stumble, this insightful and inspirational book will give your fresh perspectives and a structured job-hunting process...
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American Management Association
Pub. Date
c2008
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viii, 280 p. ; 23 cm.
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English
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At some point, most people have been caught off guard by tough interview questions. This book helps readers take charge of the situation! In Acing the Interview, the employment expert Dr. Phil called "the best of the best" gives job seekers candid advice for answering even the most unexpected questions, including:
* You really don't have as much experience as we would like -- why should we hire you?
* How many hours in your previous jobs did you have...
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Sterling
Pub. Date
c2010
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vii, 232 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
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English
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A humorous & helpful guide to bouncing back from job loss and figuring out the next step in your career path.
Unfortunately, unemployment is on the rise-leaving many people anxious about how to recreate themselves and renew their careers after being fired. This fresh, funny, and smart guide will be their life saver, providing them with the information they need to thrive even in this tight economic environment. It will help jobseekers and prospective...
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It's been a long time since you had to search for a new job. You may be wondering, How did I get this last one so many years ago? What has changed since I last hit the job market? Have I since gathered more knowledge and experience that qualifies me for something better this time around? Where does one get started? The Job Search Checklist is your saving grace! This indispensable guide covers everything from dealing with the emotional impact of being...
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AMACOM American Management Association
Pub. Date
c2012
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x, 246 p. ; 23 cm.
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English
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Outlines practical strategies for landing a dream job as well as career advancement advice for after getting hired, covering such topics as acing an interview, using social media, and networking.
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Emerald Career Publishing
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English
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MODERNIZE YOUR RESUME shows you how to craft a winning resume to meet the complexities of today's employment market. The 3rd edition includes new resume samples along with companion LinkedIn profiles and writing guidelines, special chapters for challenging circumstances (career change, consulting/freelance, military transition, return to work), and updated e-resume recommendations. In this book, you'll learn to: Write tight, lean, clean, laser-focused...
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Skyhorse Publishing
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267 pages ; 23 cm
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English
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"Losing a job is one of the most devastating events one can experience. For trauma, it ranks up there with divorce, loss of a loved one, or permanent personal injury, and it happens more often that one would think. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, approximately 50,000 workers are fired or laid off each day. That is over 18,000,000 workers each year. Moving Forward in Mid-Career is a guide for workers who have been fired or laid off and...
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2010
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What Are Employers Really Looking for?
It's Not What You Think.
More people than ever are applying for the same few jobs. Surfing job boards and submitting a dozen résumés a day just doesn't work. The 6 Reasons You'll Get the Job shows you exactly how to tailor your pitch and stand out from the crowd so that you get hired.
Talent alone will not get you the job. The short list of candidates all have the...
It's Not What You Think.
More people than ever are applying for the same few jobs. Surfing job boards and submitting a dozen résumés a day just doesn't work. The 6 Reasons You'll Get the Job shows you exactly how to tailor your pitch and stand out from the crowd so that you get hired.
Talent alone will not get you the job. The short list of candidates all have the...
13) The job-hunter's survival guide: how to find hope and rewarding work even when "there are no jobs"
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Ten Speed Press
Pub. Date
2010, c2009
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1st ed.
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x, 102 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
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English
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"An emergency, essentials-only guide to finding a job--even your dream job--in a challenging economic climate, from the author of classic career guide What Color Is Your Parachute?"--Provided by publisher.
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Portfolio
Pub. Date
2010
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xix, 329 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
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English
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Mackay shows readers how to prepare for the job search so they won't find themselves unemployed without a clue where to go next. Drawing on real-life stories of people who have transformed their lives by finding the right career, he shows how to: rebuild your personal confidence in the face of rejection, create a daily "recovery program" and job search, take advantage of the way firms and recruiters make hiring decisions, use state-of-the art networking...
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Job seekers are often faced with the challenge of preparing for an interview in very lttle time. This book condenses Michael Farr's expert advice, into aa quick, easy-to-read-and-read manual, perfect for recent high school or college graduates, busy professionals, and people who speak English as a second language.
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