Job Seeker Resources: Job-related Books and e-Books

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For the first time, Bolles combines his decades of experience with the latest studies and job-market research to create an all-in-one guide for the whole interview process, from pre-interview research to elevator pitches, "tell me about yourself" questions, and salary negotiation. This slender handbook provides just the essentials: the three most important things you need to know about interviews, the five questions you must have answers for, and an ingenious summary of how to succeed.

What people say determines who lands a job and who does not. Hiring expert Tony Beshara knows the words that trigger “yes” in the minds of employers—and in his handy new book, he arms candidates with hundreds of ready-to-use responses to even the toughest interview questions. Covering entry-level to executive positions and encompassing all industries, this quick-reference guide propels job seekers through every stage of the process.

Expert advice on building a resume to get the job you want! Your resume is the most important financial document you'll ever create. When it works, so do you. Drawing on more than thirty years of experience, bestselling author Martin Yate shows you how to write a dynamic, effective resume that: Stands out in a resume database Builds a strong personal brand employers will want on their team Passes recruiters' six-second scan test Speaks to exactly what employers are looking for The new edition of this classic guide includes dozens of sample resumes as well as cutting-edge advice on resume-writing tactics. With Knock 'em Dead Resumes, 12th Edition, you'll grab employers' attention--and score the job you want.

Hiring professional Lin Grensing-Pophal expertly walks you through: What to include on--and what to leave off--today's resumes Creating virtual or interactive resumes Using SEO keywords for optimum searchability Getting your resume social media-ready Even though social media, the Internet, and other platforms have changed the job hunting process, one thing hasn't changed: You still need to know how to craft the perfect resume! The Everything Resume Book, 4th Edition is the ultimate guide to building a standout resume and making sure it gets to the top of the stack.

This new edition of his classic guide explains everything from building a keyword-rich online profile to social media networking to accepting an offer. You'll also learn how to: --Create resumes that get results --Maximize your LinkedIn profile for optimum discoverability --Get the most out of career sites like Glassdoor and Indeed --Turn job interviews into job offers --Negotiate the best salary and benefits package --Manage a career and climb the ladder of promotion Knock 'em Dead 2017 will help you navigate the changing job-search market, land your dream job, and be better prepared to navigate the twists and turns of a long career.

Operation Job Search is the ultimate guide for US military veterans seeking employment after discharge. It provides information about the civilian workforce, rubrics for navigating one’s career, and a list of essential resources to consult during the job search. Also included are sections dedicated specifically to suggestions and resources available to female veterans. Weiss explains that hiring managers and human resources directors hire veterans who make the effort to build a professional relationship.

StandOut 2.0 is a revolutionary book and tool that enables you to identify your strengths, and those of your team, and act on them. The original edition ofStandOut provided top-notch insights from one of the world’s foremost authorities on strengths, as well as access to a powerful, cutting-edge online assessment tool.StandOut 2.0 also includes the assessment and a robust report on your most dominant strengths. The report is easily exported so you can use it to present the very best of yourself to your team and your company. StandOut 2.0 is your indispensable guide for building on your strengths to further your career--and help your team and organization win.

This book is a step- by-step guide to finding and winning the sort of job most likely to give job satisfaction and success. It sets out how older workers are often valued in the workplace because of their experience, skills, reliability and sense of responsibility before going on to show how to demonstrate these qualities to prospective employers. It encourages people to adopt a pro-active, 'self-employed' approach, building self- esteem and promoting a time-efficient, self-managed job search program, and explains the importance of: - concentrating on no more than two or three job leads at any one time - using proven marketing techniques to win good jobs - writing resumes that grab the employer's interest in the first few sentences - finding jobs before they are advertised - building an effective job search network - using social media to support the job search - maintaining a positive self-image- effective preparation for the job interview. Specimen resumes are included in the book and are available for download as templates from the linked website. Job seekers can almost guarantee getting a good job quickly if they follow the author's recipe for success!

Until recently, most Americans equated the end of a successful career with the beginning of retirement. No more. Now they want to stay in the game (or better, change the game). They want to leave a mark. Make a difference--and continue to make money. From Encore.org, the leading organization in the field, comes a road map to every step of the encore career journey. Here's how to plan the transition. How much you need to make. The pros and cons of going back to school. When to volunteer, and when to intern. How to network effectively and harness the power of social media. Who's hiring and for what jobs? (Check out the Encore Hot List of 35 viable careers). A comprehensive, nuts-and-bolts guide, filled with inspiring stories and answering--in extensive FAQ sections--the concerns of its readers, this book is everything you need to help you strike a balance between doing good and doing well--in a way that will sustain you through this new stage of life.