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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

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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