About the Book
Congratulations! By opening this book, you have taken the very important first step toward finding a job
and taking charge of your life.
Our goal is to make the process of finding a job as simple and easy as possible. Whatever your age or
educational background, you will find guidelines here to help you succeed. You will be able to use the
information and tips in this book to help you to obtain positive results. This book will provide you with
the knowledge and expert advice you need to: ¿ - Complete a self-assessment worksheet
- Locate and explore employment opportunities
- Learn how to implement social networking in your job search
- Write professional, award-winning resumes which show your value
- Write cover letters that apply to specific positions
- Write an elevator speech and understand business etiquette
- Answer tough interview questions
- Complete pre-interview checklists
- Complete post-interview checklists
- Set goals and learn why time management will help achieve them
- Assess acceptable dress codes and professional attitudes ¿ Looking for a new job (or trying to land your first one) can be a scary thing. As we write this book,
unemployment is high and the job market is soft. This should not discourage you from putting your best
foot forward. There are thousands of companies in the marketplace, and for every one which is not
hiring, there are several which are.
In today's ever-changing world of work, we must be creative in our search, open to thinking 'out of the
box' and willing to listen to a new thought or idea. There is no reason for you to navigate your search
alone. The guidelines in our book will assist you in communicating effectively and efficiently as your
journey begins.
