Six Steps To Job Search Success
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Table of Contents
Licensing Information
Chapter 1: Your Life Dictates Your Job Search, Not the Reverse
Chapter Introduction
Students: Graduating from School
Students: Pursuing an Internship
Returning to the Workforce
Changing Careers
Relocating
Chapter Review and Exercises
Chapter 2: Overview of the Six-Step Job Search Process
Chapter Introduction
Why You Need a Process
Prerequisite 1: Confidence
Prerequisite 2: Communication Skills
Prerequisite 3: Poise
Prerequisite 4: Resources
State of the Market: Launching Your Job Search at This Time
Chapter Review and Exercises
Chapter 3: Step 1: Identify Your Job Search Targets
Chapter Introduction
Three Elements of a Well-Defined Target
Strategies to Match Your Interests to the Three Elements
Personal Decision Criteria When Considering Possible Job Targets
Importance of Multiple Targets
Chapter Review and Exercises
Chapter 4: Step 2: Create a Compelling Marketing Campaign, Part I: Résumé
Chapter Introduction
Purpose and Goal of a Résumé
Header and Objective
Education Section
Work Experience
Skills, Additional Information, and References
Other Résumé Formats, Including Functional Résumés
Documenting Problems: Gaps, Short Stints, and Merging Companies
Chapter Review and Exercises
Sample Résumés
Chapter 5: Step 2 (Continued): Create a Compelling Marketing Campaign, Part II: Cover Letter, Pitch, and Online Profile
Chapter Introduction
The Cover Letter
The Online Profile
Your Networking Pitch
Chapter Review and Exercises
Sample Cover Letters
Chapter 6: Step 3: Conduct In-Depth Research
Chapter Introduction
What Do You Research?
How Do You Find the Critical Information?
Why Research Is the Key Differentiator to a Successful Job Search
Informational Interviews
Chapter Review and Exercises
Chapter 7: Step 4: Network Effectively
Chapter Introduction
The Four Stages of Networking
Your Networking Pitch
How to Build Your Network On a Regular Basis, Even If You Are Shy: Venues for Meeting People
Networking with Executives and Recruiters
Social Networking
Networking Case Studies
Chapter Review and Exercises
Chapter 8: Step 4 (Continued): Master the Interview
Chapter Introduction
What to Do Before, During, and After an Interview
Different Types of Interviews
Different Methods of Interviewing and Different Interview Venues
Different Types of Questions
Avoid Interviewer Pet Peeves
Chapter Review and Exercises
Chapter 9: Step 5: Stay Motivated and Organized and Troubleshoot Your Search
Chapter Introduction
Two Types of Motivation Relating to the Job Search
Strategies for Motivating at Will
Information You Need to Organize
How to Create Systems to Stay Organized
Troubleshooting Your Search: Three Areas Your Job Search Can Break Down
Troubleshooting Your Search: Strategies for the Three Common Problem Areas
Chapter Review and Exercises
Chapter 10: Step 6: Negotiate and Close Your Offer
Chapter Introduction
Effective Negotiation Requires Work Before, During, and After
How to Be More Comfortable When Negotiating for a Position
Items Open to Negotiation: Cash and Noncash Components
Why You Should Always Consider Negotiating
How to Get to a Decision and How to Juggle and Time Multiple Searches
How to Negotiate without Alienating Your Prospective Employer
The Six Things Needed to Close an Offer
Q&A Focused on Negotiation and Closing the Offer
Chapter Review and Exercises
Chapter 11: Social Media and the Job Search
Chapter Introduction
Social Media Sites for the Job Search
Social Media and the Six-Step Job Search Process
Blogs and Personal Websites
How Recruiters Use Social Media
Managing Your Online Brand
Chapter Review and Exercises
Chapter 12: From Job Search Success to Career Success
Chapter Introduction
How to Do Well in the Job You Have
How to Develop, Expand, and Maintain Professional Relationships
How to Steer Your Career Advancement: Promotions, Raises, and Performance Reviews
How to Secure Your Job during Difficult Economic Times
How to Manage Work Conflicts
How to Have a Life and a Career
How to Get Your Next Job
Chapter Review and Exercises