Career essentials : 3 in 1 / / Dale Mayer

• Autore: Mayer Dale <1961->
• Pubblicazione: [Place of publication not identified] : , : Valley Publishing Ltd., , [2011]; ©2011
• Edizione: 1st ed.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (222 pages)
• Disciplina: 351.6095
• Soggetto topico: Job hunting
• Soggetto non controllato: Business; Reference Books; Business & Economics; Reference
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references.
• Nota di contenuto: Intro -- Title Page -- Table of Contents -- About This Boxed Set -- Career Essentials -- Title Page -- Dedication -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- 1: What is a Résumé? -- How to use this book -- Why do you need a résumé? -- Top reasons to update your résumé -- A résumé follows basic rules -- The length of your résumé -- Avoid these top mistakes -- 2: The Résumé style -- Chronological format -- Sample chronological format -- Sample chronological résumé -- Functional format -- Functional résumé (short) -- Functional résumé (long) -- Functional résumé -- Combination / hybrid format -- Sample combination format -- Completed combination résumé -- Other résumé formats -- Targeted -- Creative -- And more -- Résumé vs CV -- Curriculum Vitae -- Sample curriculum vitae format -- 3: Building Blocks -- Contact information -- Career goal or objective -- Professional summary -- Action words -- Action word statements -- Employment history -- Dates -- Skills -- Education -- Publication & -- presentations -- Professional associations -- Volunteer / community involvement -- Personal information -- Minor building blocks -- Certifications -- Course work -- Work authorization -- Security clearance -- Endorsements -- References -- 4: Problem Areas -- Employment issues -- Recently laid off -- Inconsistent work history -- Job-hopping -- Having had only one job -- Criminal record -- Overqualified -- Underqualified -- Only local applications -- 5: Electronic Résumé -- Scannable -- Electronic - for job banks -- Electronic - in an email -- Portable document format (PDF) -- Electronic forms -- 6: Word Choices -- Words to avoid -- Transferable skills -- Writing great copy -- 7: The Final Check -- General -- Identification -- Career goal -- Summary -- Experience -- Education -- Other headings -- 8: Warning -- 9: Conclusion -- Bibliography -- Career Essentials. ; Title Page -- Dedication -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- 1: Cover letters -- Purpose of the cover letter -- Types of cover letters -- Getting started -- When you're blocked -- Tips for all cover letters -- Quick note on letter styles -- 2: The Basics -- Grammar -- Punctuation -- Skills -- Basic skills -- Desirable skills -- Action words -- Action word statements -- 3: The Essential pieces -- The address -- The salutation -- The punctuation -- Reference line -- Opening line -- Body of letter -- The Closing paragraph -- Closing -- Sending a letter -- Addressing salary issues -- Salary expectation -- Salary history -- 4: Emailing vs mailing -- What can you send via email? -- The difference between the basic pieces -- The subject line -- The date -- Your email address -- Mailing addresses -- Salutations on an email letter -- Your signature -- Letter style -- Attachments -- Good business practices -- Timing -- The biggest mistakes when emailing cover letters -- Email cover letter format-informal -- 5: Cold contact letter -- What goes in the cold contact letter? -- Sample 1-cold call letter via email -- Sample 2-cold call letter to mail -- 6: The Application letter -- What goes in the application letter? -- Sample 1-form letter for mailing -- Sample 2-cover letter -- 7: The Referral letter -- What goes in the referral letter? -- Sample 1-referral lette -- Sample 2-referral letter -- 8: The Networking letter -- What goes in a networking letter? -- Sample 1-networking letter casual email informa -- Sample 2-networking letter -- 9: Prospecting letter -- What goes in a prospecting letter? -- Sample 1-form prospecting letter -- Sample 2-for a potential job -- For students -- Sample 3-form letter for student -- Sample 4-form letter for graduating students -- 10:. Follow up letters -- What goes into the follow-up letter? -- When do you send the letter?. ; Sample 1-standard follow up letter -- Sample 2-thank you after an interview informal email format -- Sample 3-forgotten information - casual email format -- Sample 4-where there are concerns that need to be addressed -- 11:. Acceptance letter -- What goes in your acceptance letter? -- Sample 1-acceptance letter to mail -- Sample 2-acceptance letter formal email -- 12:. Rejection letters -- What goes in a rejection letter? -- Sample 1-job rejection letter in standard letter for mailing -- Sample 2-sample rejection letter for emailing -- Sample 3-rejection letter with a reason in formal email format -- 13:. Cover Letter Checklist -- Conclusion -- References -- Career Essentials -- Title Page -- Dedication -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- 1: Types of Interviews -- Screening Interview -- Assessment Interview -- Impromptu Interview -- Hiring Interview -- Audition Interview -- Behavioral Interview -- Case Interview -- Combination Interview -- Group Interview -- Mealtime Interview -- Online Interview -- One-To-One Interview -- Panel Interview -- Situation (Performance) Interview -- Serial Interview -- Sequential Interview -- Speed Interview -- Stress Interview -- Technical Interview -- Follow Up Interview -- 2: Interview Styles -- The Interview Process - A Behind The Scenes Look -- 3: Before the Interview -- What To Research -- Where To Research -- Wage Research -- Practice Then Practice Again -- Reducing The Stress -- 4: Interview Basics -- First Impressions -- Being On Time -- Dressing Properly -- Hair & -- Hygiene -- Preparing Emotionally -- Body Language -- Facial Expressions -- Your Voice -- Understanding Yourself -- Show Interest In The Interviewer -- Use Positive Action Words -- Answer The Question -- Be Decisive -- Silence -- For Recent Grads -- 5: Interview Questions -- General Questions -- Your Education & -- Experience -- Who You Are. ; How You Will Perform -- Closing Questions -- Questions On Salary -- Behavioral Questions -- Questions Relating To Ambition -- Integrity -- Problem Resolution -- Questions That Shouldn't Be Asked -- Questions You Should Ask -- 6: The Tough Questions -- If You've Been Fired -- Over Fifty -- Criminal Record -- Why You May Not Get Hired -- Defending Yourself In An Interview -- 7: After the Interview -- Sample 1: Email - Formal -- Sample 2: Mailed Or Faxed -- Sample 3: Email-Informal -- 8: 2nd & -- 3rd Interviews With a Job Offer -- Salary Negotiations -- Accepting A Job Offer -- Your Letter Of Acceptance -- Sample 1: Email-Informal -- Sample 2: Email-Formal -- Sample 3: Mail Or Fax -- Rejection Letters -- Sample 1: Mail Or Fax -- Sample 2: Email - Informal -- Sample 3: Formal Email Rejection With A Reason -- 9: Key Points to Remember -- Conclusion -- References -- Author's Note -- About the Author -- Copyright.
• Sommario/riassunto: This book has it all It's three books in one. the print copy is over 375 pages. This compilation includes the three Career Essential books - The Resume, The Cover Letter, The Interview. Learn everything you need to know right from creating a dynamite resume, a compelling cover letter to great interview techniques that will help you nail your interview. All three books are available separately and now they are available in one package. If you are job hunting, looking at changing your career, or even considering what options you have, this book will help you to gain clarity to make your move - regardless of what it is. There's no need to wait. Learn everything you need to know to get through the process and find the right job for you.
• Titolo autorizzato: Career essentials
• ISBN: 1-927461-20-0
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910164951803321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
• Serie: Career Essentials