Careers

Michael Betrus, Jay A. Block

2500 Keywords to Get You Hired

Editura: McGraw-Hill Companies

Anul aparitiei: 2002

Endorsed by the Professional Association of Resume Writers Now that 70 percent of job searches are conducted online, and resumes are processed by computers programmed to scan for keywords, knowing the right keywords--or buzzwords associated with a profession, industry, or job function--and how to use them effectively has never been a more critical job-search skill. The most comprehensive reference of its kind, this powerful resume-writing resource gives readers instant access to 2,500 indispensable keywords germane to 300 careers in nine employment categories--from business, the law, and health care, to the arts, education and media--and shows how to use them effectively. In 2,500 Keywords to Get You Hired, readers will find: Keywords for hundreds of individual careers A complete listing of critical keywords for each career Boxed examples demonstrating how keywords can be deployed strategically in a resume Sample resumes incorporating keywords

Warren Simons, Rose Curtis

The Resume.com Guide to Writing Unbeatable Resumes

Editura: McGraw-Hill Companies

Anul aparitiei: 2004

The nation's #1 online resume service offers its exclusive advice on how to craft a winning resume The Resume.com Guide to Writing Unbeatable Resumes draws upon the author's considerable expertise, as well as the vast Resume.com database, to arm job seekers with: Sample resumes for every profession and job category, at every level, from entrylevel to executive A comprehensive database of keywords, arranged by industry Electronic job-hunting advice and strategies, with tips on how to make any resume stand out online A detailed Before & After resume trouble-shooting worksheet Job seekers will also find an exciting added value with this essential text. With the purchase of this book, they'll be able to receive a free resume consultation with one of Resume.com's career consultants

Shel Leanne

How to Interview Like a Top MBA: Job-Winning Strategies from Headhunters, Fortune 100 Recruiters, and Career Counselors

Editura: McGraw-Hill Companies

Anul aparitiei: 2003

Presents some of the best strategies and skills needed to turn your interview into an offer. Featuring insights from Fortune 100 executives, headhunters, career counselors, and MBA graduates, this guidebook arms you with information you should know about an interviewing company, its industry, the position, and the interviewers themselves. Page dim. 229 x 153 x 16 Weight: 348 grams

Roz Usheroff, Usheroff Roz

Customize Your Career: How to Develop a Winning Strategy to Move Up, Move Ahead, or Move on

Editura: Mcgraw Hill

Anul aparitiei: 2003

Techniques and strategies for professionals to bolster their job security by becoming a more valuable employee Today's smartest employees know that, to keep themselves from the "firing" line, they must constantly increase their value to their employers, customers, and clients. Customize Your Career presents readers with a twostep process for becoming an indispensable employee, by first defining one's personal mission and then using that mission as a blueprint to develop a professional success strategy. High-profile career builder Roz Usheroff has made her name by showing business professionals how to discover and develop their own intellectual property, even in uncertain and insecure economic climates. Here, she provides solid, workplace-proven strategies designed to help anyone: Enhance interpersonal and communication skills Become recognized as a leader and change-agent Master the finer points of business protocol

Carole Martin, Martin Carole

Boost Your Interview IQ

Editura: Mcgraw Hill

Anul aparitiei: 2003

Shows job seekers how to craft answers to the 50 key questions interviewers ask. This book features an Interview IQ Test, interview skill-building exercises, and other interview aptitude boosting tools; and teaches candidates how to shape their experiences into stories that showcase their skills, knowledge, and personalities. Page dim. 229 x 150 x 11 Weight: 250 grams

John Kador, Kador John

How to Ace the Brainteaser Interview

Editura: Mcgraw Hill

Anul aparitiei: 2004

Learn to solve the world's most puzzling interview questions Company recruiters are asking tough, new brain teasers during interviews that test your skills, creativity, and ability to think on your feet. How would you respond to puzzlers such as "What weighs more on the moon than on the earth?" or "How much money does the tooth fairy distribute worldwide each year?" In "How to Ace the Brain Teaser Interview, "bestselling career author John Kador presents a wide variety of questions, and shows you the type of responses interviewers want to hear. Inside you'll find: 151 brain teasers used by human resources departments across the country Suggestions for handling business cases Basic hints for solving logic and puzzle questions Proven strategies for finding creative answers every time Helpful appendices with bonus questions and extra resources "In the arms race between interviewers and interviewees, Kador gleefully furnishes job applicants with more ammunition."--Joel Spolsky, Founder," "Fog Creek Software "This book helps you to grease up your mind a little so that when riddle questions come at you, you can respond intelligently, even if you don't know the answer."--Chris Sells ...

Ray Heitzmann

Opportunities in Marine Science and Maritime Careers

Editura: McGraw-Hill Companies

Anul aparitiei: 2006

Launch a career doing what you love Get started in the career of your dreams with help from Opportunities in Marine Science and Maritime Careers. From skill and training requirements to current salary figures, this practical guide provides a complete overview of the job possibilities in your chosen field. With this knowledge, you'll feel confident to pursue a profession that makes both you and your wallet happy. Opportunities in Marine Science and Maritime Careers will help you: Determine the specialty that's right for you, from oceanography to commercial fishing to the navy and merchant marine Acquire in-depth knowledge of the marine and maritime industry Find out what kind of salary you can expect for each job Understand the daily routine of your chosen field Focus your job search using the industry organization listings provided You could have a successful career as a: marine mammal trainer veterinarian marine scientist aquarist fish culturalist cruise ship director

Stephen E. Lambert, Ruth Decotis

Great Jobs for Math Majors

Editura: McGraw-Hill Companies

Anul aparitiei: 2005

"What can I do with a degree in math?" You've worked hard for that math degree. Now what? Sometimes, the choice of careers can seem endless. The most difficult part of a job search is starting it. This is where Great Jobs for Math Majors comes in. Designed to help you put your major to work, this handy guide covers the basics of a job search and provides detailed profiles of careers in math. From the worlds of finance and science to manufacturing and education, you'll explore a variety of job options for math majors and determine the best fit for your personal, professional, and practical needs. Do you want to be an actuary? Work in the banking industry? Program computers? In this updated edition, you'll find: Job-search basics such as crafting resumes and writing cover letters Self-assessment exercises to help determine your professional fit Investigative tools to help you find the perfect job Networking tips to get your foot in the door before your resume is even sent True tales from practicing professionals about everyday life on the job Current statistics on earnings, advancement, and the future of the profession Resources for further information, including journals, ...

Carole Martin, Martin Carole

Perfect Phrases for the Perfect Interview: Hundreds of Ready-To-Use Phrases That Succinctly Demonstrate Your Skills, Your Experience and Your Value in

Editura: Mcgraw Hill

Anul aparitiei: 2005

Hundreds of interview-acing words and phrases to land you the job In a job interview, every word counts. That's why you need to make sure you'll be prepared with exactly the right answers to any question an interviewer might throw at you. With Perfect Phrases for the Perfect Interview, you will be equipped to handle even the toughest questions. This ready reference supplies you with: The best answers to a wide range of interview questions, from icebreaker questions about experience to questions about specific skills to the dreaded "Why did you leave (or get fired from) your last job?" Exercises and resources that help you prepare for the big day Tips on words to avoid and on how you can convince a potential employer that you are perfect for the job

Michael Betrus

Perfect Phrases for Cover Letters

Editura: McGraw-Hill Companies

Anul aparitiei: 2005

Whether it's interviewing for a job, evaluating employee performance, setting goals for the future, or keeping customers happy, the Perfect Phrases series has the tools for precise, effective business communication. Distilling complex ideas into specific phrases that diplomatically and honestly depict the concepts at hand, this invaluable series provides: Ways to enhance customer service in any business Dialogues and scripts to practice interactions with customers or employees--tailorable to any industry or company culture The best answers to a wide range of interview questions Tips for documenting performance issues and conducting face-to-face reviews The ideal reference for anyone trying to create the most professional and polished cover letter possible, this book offers phrases that help create a strong first impression for prospective employers.

Orville Pierson

The Unwritten Rules of the Highly Effective Job Search: Land a Job You Love Using the Methods Top Career Professionals Teach Their Private Clients

Editura: McGraw-Hill Companies

Anul aparitiei: 2006

The Proven Program Used by 600,000 Job Hunters You put hours and hours of hard work into your job search and the companies you've contacted never call. It's a story all too common in the fast-paced, highly competitive world of job hunting. Nothing is more discouraging than sending one resume after another into the job-hunting void. Eventually, you expect silence from the other end. The Unwritten Rules of the Highly Effective Job Search was written so this never happens to you again. These techniques, developed by author Orville Pierson, have been used successfully for ten years by Lee Hecht Harrison (LHH), the world's premier career services company. Here, Pierson provides you with the job-search techniques that up to now have been limited to the LHH consultants he trains. Orville Pierson has helped thousands of job hunters during his career, taking note of the characteristics that have led to success as well as failure. In The Unwritten Rules of the Highly Effective Job Search, he supplies key information on how professional job search consultants structure the job search project so you can apply the same winning strategies to your own search. You'll also be privy to inside ...

Paul Walker, Mike Fasulo

Careers in the Environment

Editura: McGraw-Hill Companies

Anul aparitiei: 2007

Find an exciting, fulfilling career--and save the world at the same time Our environment is in serious jeopardy and has been for a long time. The difference today is that fewer and fewer people in power are denying the fact--which means that more and more jobs are sprouting up to help solve the problem. From government to private industry, money is now being channeled into saving the environment--and there's a place in this hot new industry for you Careers in the Environment gives you invaluable tips for finding a job in one of the many areas that make up this diverse field. Whether you like to work for a profit or nonprofit company, for government or big business, this guide will help you: Develop a clear understanding of your career options Key in on the specialty most suited for you--from air-quality specialist to oceanographer to forestry technician Understand what to expect in an entry-level job Find the education and training you'll need to stay one step ahead of the competition Familiarize yourself with current salaries, benefits, and the best job prospects

Julie DeGalan, Stephen E. Lambert

Great Jobs for History Majors

Editura: Mcgraw Hill

Anul aparitiei: 2007

Let the past pay your bills You've worked hard for that history degree. Now what? Sometimes the choice of careers can seem endless; the most difficult part of a job search is narrowing down your options. "Great Jobs for History Majors" will help you choose the right career out of the myriad possibilities at your disposal. It provides detailed profiles of careers in your field along with the basic skills necessary to begin a focused job search. You'll soon be on the fast track to landing a job that satisfies your personal, professional, and practical needs. "Great Jobs for History Majors" will help you: Determine the occupation that's best suited for youCraft a resume and cover letter that stand out from the restLearn from practicing professionals about everyday life on the jobBecome familiar with current statistics on salaries and trends within the profession Go from history major to: Teacher * Curator * Health Management Associate * Museum Tour Guide * Sales Coordinator * Program Director * Librarian * Writer * Television Producer

Marky Stein

Fearless Resumes: The Proven Method for Getting a Great Job Fast

Editura: Mcgraw Hill

Anul aparitiei: 2009

"Marky cuts to the core of what it takes to quickly attract the eye of an interviewer. Fearless Resumes is sure to be a winner for the serious job seeker." --Lynn Joseph, Ph.D., bestselling author of The Job-Loss Recovery Program Guide Bestselling author and renowned career coach Marky Stein provides the edge you need in today's ultracompetitive job market. With Fearless Resumes you will transform your resume from words on paper into a vibrant self-presentation that tells prospective employers what they want to hear. In no time, you'll be crafting a resume that hooks prospective employers' attention, turns boring past duties into dynamic personal statements, transforms weaknesses into strengths--and gets your name on top of the resume heap in any HR office. Fearless Resumes shows how to Use words and phrases employers look for Prove your value to the company Turn weaknesses into strengths Avoid common snares Unlike dry, run-of-the-mill guides consisting of little more than a sample resume, Fearless Resumes is a quick and fun book that provides a proven resume-crafting strategy from a top expert in her field.

Clyde C. Lowstuter, Cammen B. Lowstuter

In Search of the Perfect Job

Editura: McGraw-Hill Companies

Anul aparitiei: 2007

Find the Executive Position that Gives You the Opportunity, the Challenges, And the Competitive Salary that You Deserve In Search of the Perfect Job gives you the edge to land a job that matches your senior-level experience and status. Fully revised and updated for leaders committed to growth, it prepares you for the next step-whether you're making a career move, or want to take charge of your career so that you won't be blindsided by a downsizing or a "new broom." "A highly motivating guide for executives seeking to make a move or readying themselves for that eventuality. If you master the tools provided, you will achieve your career goals."-S. Gary Snodgrass, EVP & Chief HR Officer, Exelon Corporation "Every executive should buy this book Clyde has accurately positioned executive recruiters as partners and one of the many tools in your search arsenal."-Edward Santimauro, Senior Client Partner, Korn Ferry International "Lowstuter has distilled a lifetime of coaching into a wonderfully crafted owner's manual for executives committed to optimizing their careers."-William A. Colaianni, VP/General Director, Wal-Mart Stores and Amigo Supermarkets, San Juan, Puerto Rico ...

Resumes for Re-Entering the Job Market

Editura: Mcgraw Hill

Anul aparitiei: 2008

Re-energize your resume You've taken some time away from your career path, but you're now ready to get back into the job market. Put your previous education and experience to work and get an edge on the other job applicants with Resumes for Re-Entering the Job Market. This helpful resource is packed with expert advice on creating concise, stylish resumes that will instantly get you noticed. With this go-to guide you'll: Get access to nearly 100 sample resumes and cover letters Organize and draft your resume with the aid of helpful worksheets Discover the common elements in the most popular resume formats Learn to use vivid, active verbs in your resume Find out how to format and submit resumes electronically In today's job market, an effective, eye-catching resume is essential for success. With the help of Resumes for Re-Entering the Job Market you'll make a strong first impression and take a confident step toward landing the job of your dreams.

Stephen Lambert, Lambert Stephen

Great Jobs for Sociology Majors

Editura: Mcgraw Hill

Anul aparitiei: 2008

It isn't always obvious what a college major can offer to the workplace. Great Jobs books help students and recent college graduates explore the possibilities in their majors and provide: Guidance on how to present a major as a workplace asset during an interview A primer for new college grads on how to conduct a job search Ways to use a college major in the real world

Oscar Adler

Sell Yourself in Any Interview: Use Proven Sales Techniques to Land Your Dream Job

Editura: Mcgraw Hill

Anul aparitiei: 2008

Winning techniques that make you shine when your career is on the line Behind every question, an interviewer is really thinking, "What will you do for me?" Sell Yourself in Any Interview teaches you to translate your personal features (skills, experience, education, background) into direct benefits that meet the specific needs of the interviewer. This results-oriented workbook teaches the strategies employed by successful salespeople, such as being an excellent listener, asking questions skillfully, and delivering outstanding benefits.

David F. D'Alessandro, Michele Owens

Career Warfare: 10 Rules for Building Your Sucessful Brand on the Business Battlefield

Editura: Mcgraw Hill

Anul aparitiei: 2008

"A refreshing message . . . from someone who has fought many corporate wars." --The New York Times With the latest stories from D'Alessandro's neverending collection of corporate derring-do and new insight on the global battlefield, the nationally bestselling Career Warfare is more essential than ever when navigating your way to success. "D'Alessandro dares to speak the truth. If you don't manage your own reputation, those around you will. This is no theoretical exercise. In corporate America, people talk about you every day. You can affect what they say. "With a cut-the-crap sharp eye for the passions, yearnings, and follies that drive every organization, D'Alessandro draws apart the drapes and reveals what it really takes to get ahead in business." --James Carville, author and Democratic Strategist "With good jobs becoming harder to find, D'Alessandro's sage advice is more timely and important than ever, especially for those who are trying to build their personal brands and enhance their careers at the same time." --Tom Neff, Chairman, U.S., Spencer Stuart "Smart, strategic, and useful career advice from someone who has actually achieved success in the real world." --Harvey ...

Debra Schepp, Brad Schepp

How to Find a Job on LinkedIn, Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, and Other Social Networks

Editura: Mcgraw Hill

Anul aparitiei: 2009

Taking readers step by step through the processes of marketing themselves on social networking sites, this career guide shows them how to build contacts, find new leads, and fully exploit all the major online job-hunting tools available.