The Big Book of Job-Hunting Hacks: How to Build a Résumé, Conquer the Interview, and Land Your Dream Job
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The Big Book of Job-Hunting Hacks: How to Build a Résumé, Conquer the Interview, and Land Your Dream Job
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Overview
In The Big Book of Job-Hunting Hacks, experienced job-hunting professionals offer detailed advice on every step of the job-hunting process. From how to navigate the interview process, to how to create the perfect resume, this book will help you stand out from your competitors. With a new introduction by John Henry Weiss, president of a recruitment firm, that contextualizes the current economic state as a result of COVID-19, this book offers hundreds of practical tips for those laid-off, fired, or new to enter the workplace. Some of the information that this book will explain:
- Which questions you should be asking yourself while researching the market
- How to craft an effective cover letter
- The importance of a simple resume format
- How to negotiate a job offer
- How to build your own business
- And so much more!
Whether you're entry-level or nearing the peak of your career, The Big Book of Job-Hunting Hacks is the book for you!
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781510763494 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Skyhorse |
| Publication date: | 08/18/2020 |
| Sold by: | SIMON & SCHUSTER |
| Format: | eBook |
| Pages: | 408 |
| File size: | 20 MB |
| Note: | This product may take a few minutes to download. |
About the Author
Brenda Bernstein is the founder and senior editor at The Essay Expert LLC, and is an in-demand speaker, trainer, and consultant. She holds the titles of Certified Executive Resume master and Certified Master Resume Writer certifications from Career Directors International. Her self-published LinkedIn book has commanded the top ranking in Amazon’ s business writing skills e-book category since July 2012, and she is the author of How to Write a Stellar Executive Resume: 50 Tips to Reaching Your Job Target. She has over 15 years’ of successful written communications experience, from executive resume development to business copy editing to essay consulting. She lives in Madison, Wisconsin.
John Henry Weiss is the owner and president of Weiss & Associates, an executive recruiting firm that conducts searches for companies in the education and communication industries. He is the author of three other books dealing with the workplace: Operation Job Search: A Guide for Military Veterans Transitioning to Civilian Careers, Moving Forward in Mid-Career: A Guide to Rebuilding Your Career after Being Fired or Laid Off, and Welcome to the Real World: A Complete Guide to Job Hunting for the Recent College Grad. In addition he has written job hunting articles for the Costco Connection magazine, Ms Career Girl, and FederalJobs.net. Weiss lives in Stockton, New Jersey.
Brenda Bernstein is the founder and senior editor at The Essay Expert LLC, and is an in-demand speaker, trainer, and consultant. She holds the titles of Certified Executive Resume master and Certified Master Resume Writer certifications from Career Directors International. Her self-published LinkedIn book has commanded the top ranking in Amazon’ s business writing skills e-book category since July 2012. This is the first trade edition of her book on executive resumes. She has over 15 years’ of successful written communications experience, from executive resume development to business copy editing to essay consulting. She lives in Madison, Wisconsin.
John Henry Weiss is the owner and president of Weiss&Associates, an executive recruiting firm that conducts searches for companies in the education and communication industries. He is the author of two other books dealing with the workplace: Operation Job Search: A Guide for Military Veterans Transitioning to Civilian Careers and Welcome to the Real World: A Complete Guide to Job Hunting for the Recent College Grad. Weiss lives in Stockton, New Jersey.
Table of Contents
Introduction John Henry Weiss xi
Part 1 How to Get a Great Job 1
Introduction: "Beyond the Books" in Today's Public Libraries 3
Chapter 1 Before You Begin 6
Chapter 2 Researching the Job Market 14
Chapter 3 Getting Down to Brass Tacks: The Ongoing Job Search 21
Chapter 4 Writing Résumés Right 34
Chapter 5 Crafting Effective Cover Letters 47
Chapter 6 Mastering Twenty-First-Century Networking 53
Chapter 7 Examining Potential Employers 68
Chapter 8 Honing Your Interview Skills 76
Chapter 9 Negotiating the Best Pay and Benefits for Your New Job 87
Bibliography/Webliography 98
Part 2 How to Write a Stellar Executive Résumé 103
Preface 105
Introduction 106
1 Context 108
Tip #1 Write for the FUTURE 108
Tip #2 Know Your Target 108
Tip #3 Know What Makes You Stand Out 109
Tip #4 Gather Information First 110
2 Getting Started 112
Tip #5 How Long Should My Résumé Be? 112
Tip #6 Résumé Tetris-What Order Should My Résumé' Be In? 113
Tip #7 Crafting Your Résumé Header-Don't Use an Objective! 115
Tip #8 Customize Your LinkedIn URL 118
Tip #9 Use a Professional E-mail Address 120
3 Content 122
Tip #10 The Danger of "Functional Résumés"-and the Benefits of a "Hybrid" 122
Tip #11 Create a Compelling Branding Statement and Summary Statement! 123
Tip #12 Delete These Words and Phrases from Your Résumé 126
Tip #13 Make Your Boring Résumé Bullets Sparkle! 128
Tip #14 Focus on Accomplishments 129
Tip #15 Tailor Your Résumé Bullets 132
Tip #16 Should I Have a Skills & Interests Section? 133
Tip #17 Should I Have a Separate Languages Section? 134
Tip #18 Consider Including a Chart, Graph, or Testimonial 135
Tip #19 "I" versus "We" 136
Tip #20 Special Issue-Filling a "Gap" 137
Tip #21 Special Issue-For "Older" Job Seekers 140
Tip #22 Special Issue-More than One Position at the Same Company 142
4 Formatting Your Résumé 146
Tip #23 Why Care about the Format Anyway? 146
Tip #24 Don't Use Templates! 146
Tip #25 Don't Use a Column Format 147
Tip #26 Keep It Simple 149
Tip #27 Use the Borders Function to Create Lines 151
Tip #28 How to List Dates of Employment 152
Tip #29 Don't Format with the Space Bar! 155
Tip #30 How to Create Distinctive, Professional Bullets 156
Tip #31 Guidelines for Margins 158
Tip #32 How to Use Page Borders 159
Tip #33 Spacing (or How to Make Your Three-Page Résumé Fit on Two Pages) 163
Tip #34 Hyperlinks Are Welcome-and So Are Word Documents! 165
5 Cover Letter Tips 166
Tip #35 Yes, You Need a Cover Letter! 166
Tip #36 Three Components of an Effective Cover Letter 167
Tip #37 Delete These Words from Your Cover Letter! 168
Tip #38 "To Whom It May Concern" Doesn't Cut It 169
Tip #39 Writing a Value Proposition Letter 169
6 Technology & Social Media 172
Tip #40 Google Results Are the New "Résumé" 172
Tip #41 PowerPoint and Video Résumeé 173
Tip #42 Beat the Scanners Part 1-Eleven Essential Résumé Keyword Tips 174
Tip #43 Beat the Scanners Part 2-Formatting Tips 177
Tip #44 LinkedIn-Savvy 178
Tip #45 QR Codes on Résumés? 180
Tip #46 Send a Hard Copy! 181
7 The #1 Most Important Tip Set! 182
Tip #47 How to Avoid Embarrassing Editing Marks on Your Documents 182
Tip #48 Proofread, and Proofread Again! 186
Tip #49 Get Your Résumé Out There! 188
Tip #50 It Doesn't End Here. On to the Interview! 189
Appendices 191
Appendix A Power Verbs for Résumés 191
Appendix B 397 Favorite Résumé Verbs 193
Appendix C Words to Avoid in Your Résumé! 198
Appendix D Résumé & Cover Letter Checklists: Don't Skip These! 199
Appendix E Services & Special Offers 202
Appendix F Recommended Resources 203
Appendix G Important Opportunities to Give & Receive 204
Acknowledgments 205
About the Author 206
Part 3 Moving Forward in Mid-Career 209
Introduction 211
Part I Coping with the Ramifications of Job Loss 215
Chapter 1 How and Why Workers Are Fired or Laid Off 216
Chapter 2 Working through the Grieving Process 223
Chapter 3 Protecting and Maintaining Your Savings, Investments, and IRA 229
Chapter 4 Replacing Income 235
Chapter 5 Insurance Matters: Medical and COBRA, Denial, Homeowners, Auto, Life, Disability 239
Chapter 6 Safeguarding Your Reputation 244
Chapter 7 Family Challenges and Solutions 248
Part II The Process of Moving Forward in Your Career 253
Chapter 8 Reshaping Your Persona and Improving Your Character 254
Chapter 9 Defining Objectives for the Remainder of Your Career 257
Chapter 10 Crafting a Resume and Digital Profile to Reflect the New You 262
Chapter 11 How to Find Decision Makers and Hiring Managers 270
Chapter 12 Where to Find Employers 278
Chapter 13 Interview Rubrics for Midcareer Workers 286
Chapter 14 Overcoming Objections to Your Candidacy 301
Chapter 15 Negotiating a Job Offer 307
Part III Finding Your Spot in the Workplace 317
Chapter 16 Working for a Large Company or a Small Business 318
Chapter 17 Starting Your Own Business or Buying a Franchise 333
Chapter 18 Local, State, and Federal Government Jobs 345
Part IV Reaching Out to Career Care Providers 351
Chapter 19 Consulting with Career Coaches, Career Counselors, and Outplacement Services 352
Chapter 20 Tapping into Faith-Based Resources 359
Chapter 21 Moving beyond the Temporal 363
Appendices 368
Appendix A Major Convention Centers 368
Appendix B Convention Center and Trade Show Spotlight 378
Acknowledgments 388