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100% job search success
Author
Publisher
Cengage Learning
Publication Date
[2015]
Edition
Third edition.
Language
English
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Table of Contents
From the Book - Third edition.
Part 1. Preparing Yourself for the Job Search 1
1. Industry and Job Research
Understanding Your Industry and Your Place within It
Your Interests
Your Abilities
Your Values
Your Personality
Industry Requirements
Professional Culture
Sources for Industry Research
The Internet
Government Sources
Professional Organizations
Networking
Informational Interviews
Faculty
Career Services
Professional Job Counselors
Libraries
Staying Current and Updated
Professional Organizations
Professional Publications
Continuing Education and Conferences
Certification and Licensure Boards
Electronic Communication
2. Assessing and Developing Skills for the Workplace
Setting Goals for Your Professional Pursuit
Know Yourself
Identifying and Developing Transferable Skills
Identifying and Developing Soft Skills
Self-Assessment Tools
Gaining Experience: The Overview
The Internship
Purpose of an Internship
Locating the Best Internship
Internship Success
Leveraging Your Internship with Prospective Employers
Part 2. Tools for the Job Search
3. Networking and Self-Promotion
Traditional Networking
What Traditional Networking Is Not
What traditional Networking Is
The Purpose of Traditional Networking
Traditional Networking Opportunities
Existing Networks
Created Networks
Steps in the Traditional Networking Process
Maximizing Your Traditional Networking Success
Social Networking
Purpose of Social Networking
Using Social Networking in the Job Search
Build Your Professional Online Reputation
Social Networking Profiles
Personal Branding
Personal Branding Defined
Strategies for Building a Personal Brand
Other Networking Techniques
The Elevator Speech
The Informational Interview
Job Fairs
Networking Business Cards
4. Resume and Cover Letter Development
Purpose of the Resumé
Types of Resums
The Chronological Resumé
The Functional Resumé
Combination Resumés
The Curriculum Vitae
Resume Formats
Electronic Resumés
Web Resumés
Selecting a Resumé Format
Guidelines to Creating a Resumé
Strategies for Using E-Resumés
Safety on the Web
Cover Letters
Other Types of Correspondence
References and Recommendations
5. Developing a Professional Portfolio
Purposes of Professional Portfolios
Marketing Your Skills in Job Interviews
Documenting Professional Development Activities
Guiding Your Professional Development
Supporting Requests for Salary Increases or Promotions
Qualifying for Bonuses and Other Financial Awards
Types of Portfolios
The Learning or Developmental Portfolio
The Assessment Portfolio
The Professional or Career Portfolio
Portfolio Formats
Electronic Formats
Hard Copy Portfolios
Combination Portfolios
Contents of the Portfolio
Selecting Artifacts
The Professional or Career Portfolio
The Learning or Developmental Portfolio
The Assessment Portfolio
Organizing the Portfolio
Functional Organization
Chronological Organization
Evaluating the Portfolio
Checklist for Portfolio Evaluation
6. Professionalism in the Job Search
What Is Professionalism?
Professional Socialization
The Importance of Etiquette in the Job Search
Job Search Etiquette
Etiquette in Special Interview Situations
Phone Interview Etiquette
Cell Phone Interview Etiquette
Mealtime Interview Etiquette
Video Chat Interview Etiquette
First Impressions
Dressing for the Interview
Grooming Considerations
Clothing for the Interview
Building a Professional Wardrobe on a Budget
Dressing for Casual Fridays
Part 3. The Art of the Interview 147
7. Successful Interviewing
Preparing for the Interview
Strategies for Successful Interviewing
Interview Logistics
Successful Interviewing Techniques
Dealing with Feelings of Nervousness
The Importance of Nonverbal Behaviors
Types of Interviews
Traditional Interviews
Behavioral Interviews
Situational Interviews
Types of Interview Questions
Preparing for Interview Questions
Common Interview Questions
Behavioral Interview Questions
Situational Interview Questions
Illegal Interview Questions
Questions to Ask an Employer During an Interview
8. After the Interview
Interview Follow-up
Thank-You Notes
Handwritten
Electronic
Negotiation
Purpose of Negotiation
Assessing the Organization
Dos and Don'ts in Negotiating
Accepting or Declining a Job Offer
Dealing with Rejection
Being Declined is Part of the Job Search
Self-Reflection is Critical
An Attitude for Success
Keeping a Perspective on Rejection
Getting Feedback
9. Professionalism in the Workplace
Entering the Workforce
Re-Entering the Workforce
Demonstrating Professionalism
Elements of Professionalism
Teamwork
Mastering the Work-Life Balance
Priorities in Life
The Importance of Lifelong Learning
Index
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