As America starts down the long road of recovery from the worst recession in more than a generation, millions are searching for new jobs. With unemployment peaking at more than 10 percent in 2010, strong job-search strategies aren't an option--they're a necessity. This twenty-fifth edition of Martin Yate's guide contains: 
<ul>
<li>Strategies for the long-term unemployed about how to best focus on their skills and strengths to win a job </li>
<li>Completely revised "Where the Jobs Are" section, with new advice for where to find the best employment opportunities in 2011</li>
<li>A new introductory chapter that focuses on long-term career management </li>
</ul>
 Today more applicants struggle for fewer jobs. Yate shows you how to get an edge, whether you're a recent college graduate, unemployed, or contemplating a career change. And once you get a foot in the door, this book shows you how to ace the interview and clinch an attractive, exciting job offer.

Knock 'em Dead 2011: The Ultimate Job Search Guide

Business & Money

Yate CPC, Martin

Job Hunting & Careers

Adams Media

Resumes are among the most important documents people ever write. And in a competitive marketplace, they matter even more. In twelve simple steps, Martin Yate shows how to craft top-flight professional resumes that showcase applicants' strengths and demonstrates what they can contribute to employers.
This ninth edition of Knock 'em Dead Resumes features:
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<li>A new introduction by the author reviewing today's job market and changes in how resumes are reviewed</li>
<li>Updated information on how to develop an online resume</li>
<li>New resume samples for today's hot jobs in such fields as health care and technology</li>
</ul> For today's job seekers striving to command employers' attention, this is the definitive resource for creating a resume that will impress.

Knock 'em Dead Resumes: Standout Advice from America's Leading Job Search Authority

In today's fast-paced world, many job seekers skip creating the perfect introduction. But when competition for every job is intense, a cover letter can make a strong first impression and help an applicant stand out from the crowd. In this newest edition of his bestselling text, Martin Yate shows you the four kinds of cover letters—general, executive briefing, broadcast, and letters to recruiters and agencies—and how to craft each one. Inside, you'll also find:
<ul>
<li>A new introduction by the author, discussing job searches in a tight market</li>
<li>New sample cover letters for every job hunter, including those just out of college, long-term unemployed, and recently laid off</li>
<li>New tips about using social media to network and increase the chances of finding a job</li>
</ul> With the help of this trusted authority, you will no longer struggle to find the right words and the right way to deliver them! The perfect cover letter is within reach.

Knock 'em Dead Cover Letters: Great letter techniques and samples for every step of your job search

For twenty-five years, bestselling author Martin Yate has been helping job seekers land their ideal positions. Now, you get it all in one place—everything you need to write the perfect cover letter and resume, plan and execute the most effective job search ever, ace the interview, and negotiate a great job offer.Inside this comprehensive kit you'll find:Knock 'em Dead: The Ultimate Job Search GuideThe book that started it all and is still the most important and timely manual for planning your job hunt.Knock 'em Dead: Secrets and Strategies for Success in an Uncertain WorldExperts from the top ranks of the job search industry tell you how applicants look from the other side of the desk. And they give you the essential clues about how to make your job search foolproof.150 Knock 'em Dead Job Interview Flash Cards Helping you approach each question in the interview by figuring out what the interviewer really wants to know.Cover Letters/Resumes CD200 samples each of great cover letters and resumes, designed to grab a hiring manager's attention and keep it. Put all this together, and you've got a Knock 'em Dead job search as only Martin Yate could prepare it. Get ready to step off the unemployment line and into your dream job.

Knock 'em Dead Job Search Kit: Your Ultimate Resource for Landing the Perfect Job

To amaze and impress job interviewers, you need the formulas for answering tough questions. With these handy flash cards, career wizard Martin Yate shows you how to display those essential transferable skills, behaviors, and values that every employer wants. When you've mastered these cards you'll not only get the job; you'll be on the road to long-term career success.

Knock 'em Dead Job Interview Flash Cards: 300 Questions & Answers to Help You Land Your Dream Job!

"Classic winner . . . This is one of the most valuable career books on the market." —Los Angeles Times Perhaps you've been laid off and are wondering where your next paycheck will come from. Or maybe you're stuck in a job you hate, one that makes no use of your talents. Either way, you're looking to make a change—and in today's uncertain climate, you need the best advice there is on how to manage your career. For more than twenty-five years, New York Times bestselling author Martin Yate has shown the way for millions of job seekers. Now you can turn to him for a proven method to put your career on track. This guide includes:
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<li>A completely revised section on how to ace the job interview</li>
<li>Step-by-step guidance for writing a killer resume</li>
<li>New advice on long-term career management—how you can join a company's inner circle</li>
</ul> Jobs are coming back; the market is rebounding. You need the book Financial Times called "the best book on job hunting." Because it's time to take control of your career and your life.

Knock 'em Dead 2012: The Ultimate Job Search Guide

Live life on your terms! It's tough landing your first job out of school and starting that climb up the ladder of success in such an uncertain world. In Knock 'em Dead: Secrets &amp; Strategies, you will learn how to get what you want out of life: <ul>
<li>Make sense of the world of work.</li>
<li>Develop a life plan that puts you in control.</li>
<li>Complete your job search in record time.</li>
<li>Start on the right foot and win promotions.</li>
<li>Never be unemployed--always have income.</li>
<li>Gain access to the corporate inner circle.</li>
<li>Weave your dreams into long-term success.</li>
</ul>
 You can score the job you want and learn to survive and prosper over the long haul of your career, no matter what's happening with the economy. Knock 'em Dead: Secrets &amp; Strategies is a blueprint for acing the rules of success and then living life on your terms!

Knock 'em Dead Secrets & Strategies for First-Time Job Seekers

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Land the job you want! The interview is one of the most crucial moments of the job search experience and your chance to show your potential employer that you have what it takes to succeed in the position. In order to do that in today's highly competitive job search environment, though, you'll have to find a way to stand out from the crowd. Using his twenty-five years of experience, New York Times bestselling author Martin Yate has established a set of rules for job interviews that is sure to get you noticed. Instead of memorizing canned answers, Yate provides you with an explanation of the thought behind more than 300 questions and answers, so that you'll always know what the interviewer is really asking and how you should respond. Packed with information on handling stress questions and weird interview venues, this book also teaches you how to keep your cool--and confidence--from the moment you step inside the building. With Knock 'em Dead Job Interview, you will finally be able to differentiate yourself from the competition and score the job!

Knock 'em Dead Job Interview: How to Turn Job Interviews Into Job Offers (Knock 'em Dead Career Book Series)

Write a cover letter that will get you the interview
In this newest edition of the bestselling cover letters guide, Martin Yate shows you how to dramatically increase your chances of landing an interview with a dynamic cover letter. Inside this book, you'll find all-new examples of cover letters and learn how to use his proven methods to:
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<li>Determine the relevant keywords that will send your application to the top of database searches</li>
<li>Effectively display your personal brand and the transferable skills you bring to a job</li>
<li>Conduct a simple web search to find contact information and get your material in front of managers and recruiters</li>
<li>Figure out when you should mail a hard copy of your application to the recruiter instead of sending an e-mail</li>
</ul>
 With the help of this trusted authority, you will finally be able to differentiate yourself from the competition and land the interview!

Knock 'em Dead Cover Letters: Cover letter samples and strategies you need to get the job you want

Move your resume to the top of the pile!
At a time when companies can draw on resume banks containing millions of documents, you'll need to create a concise and powerful resume if you want to stand out.
Using his twenty-five years of experience, New York Times bestselling author Martin Yate has built a set of rules for creating the most effective document to get you noticed. He'll guide you through every step of the writing process as well as provide you with all-new examples of industry-specific resumes and those that cover every stage of your career. Yate also offers valuable advice on how to submit a resume electronically, what to include on social marketing profiles, and how to make the most of keywords so that search engines find your resume quickly.
With Knock 'em Dead Resumes, 10th Edition, you'll grab employers' attention - and score the job you want!

Knock 'em Dead Resumes: How to Write a Killer Resume That Gets You Job Interviews

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