Jump-Start Your Job Search
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Are you: · An employee recently been laid off, downsized or displaced by your employer? · Experiencing confusion or feeling overwhelmed by the changes in your life? · Unclear about your job and career goals? · Unsure how to access the job openings that are right for you? · Out of practice doing interviews and negotiating your compensation? This comprehensive manual includes all the tips you need to clarify your goals, deal more effectively with change, and obtain a job you love that also allows you to make a good living. You'll learn: · How transition is different today - and what to expect · Whether you are a "Coper" or a "Thriver" in facing the changes in your life · 8 key factors you need to consider in your ideal job · The Self-Employed Mindset and why it's important · Components of a successful Job Search Action Plan (drawing on 7 key techniques, customizable to your goals) · Internet and print strategies for successfully competing on published openings · How to access the "Hidden Job Market" · What networking really is - and how to do it · Resume preparation tips including what kind of resume to use, e-resumes, and more · Choosing and using references - how many and what kind? · How to answer the most commonly asked interview questions · A scripted technique for handling weak areas of the interview · Five key areas you need to consider when you receive job offers · How to earn from 20 to 100 percent more than offered in your compensation package Contains dozens of online resources for your job search too!