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- Cover
- Title
- Copyright
- Contents
- Introduction
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Chapter 1: Lose The Bitterness, But Keep Your Sense Of Humor
- Embrace Change
- Move Past Anger
- Lose the "Woe Is Me"
- Take Time to Assess Your Life
- Ask Yourself These Questions
- Know Your Best Fit, but Don't Limit Yourself
- Understand Your Strengths
- Seek Help from the Experts
- Understand That People Want to Help
- Keep on a Schedule
- Be Proactive to Keep Up Your Spirits
- Exude Confidence, but Be Honest
- Stay Motivated
- Learn the Art of Cold Calling
- Gain New Perspective
- Leave on Good Terms and with a Game Plan
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Chapter 2: Put On Your Best Professional Face
- Prepare for Career Transition
- Use Outplacement Services
- Avoid Job Search Firms That Charge Upfront Fees
- Update Your Appearance and Make Over Your Attitude
- Be Aware of the Undercover Interview
- Present Yourself Professionally
- Upgrade Your Resume
- Looking for a Job Is a Job
- Brand Yourself for Your Job Hunt
- New Grad? Get Experience in Your Field
- Stay Active and Keep Your Skills Fresh
- Be Part of the Community
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Chapter 3: Expand Your Network: In Person And Online
- Put Your Pride Aside
- Get Your Family Involved
- Find Jobs Before They're Posted
- Get Involved in Networking Organizations
- Use Your Alumni Network
- Remember It's a Small World
- Be Curious Wherever You Go
- Volunteer Your Expertise
- Develop Yourself and Make New Contacts
- Open New Doors with Online Networks
- Play the Numbers Game
- Learn How to Set Up Informational Meetings
- Be Proactive and Seize Opportunities
- Keep Doors Open
- Reach Out to Former Colleagues
- Find Insiders at Your Ideal Employer
- Check In with Former Customers and Suppliers
- Help Others and You'll Help Yourself
- Treat Your Coworkers Well
- Hang Out at Starbucks
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Chapter 4: Do Your Homework On Potential Employers
- Create Your Own Marketing Plan
- Gather Intelligence on Target Employers
- Be Proactive While Still Employed
- Find an Inside Advocate
- Research the People, Too
- Check the Employer's Financial Stability
- Work with a Recruiter Who Has Inside Knowledge
- Volunteer Your Services to Become Known
- Be Savvy with Online Job Boards
- Consider a Temporary or Contract Job
- Know When It's Time to Go, and Plan
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Chapter 6: Adjust Your Mindset And Expectations
- Pursue Employers That Are Expanding Their Reach
- Take a Contract Job
- Transfer Your Skills
- Combine Your Skills with Your Passion
- Show Your Versatility
- Get Out of Your Comfort Zone
- Consider Your Entrepreneurial Side
- Stretch Yourself to Think Differently
- Pitch Your Skills to Uncle Sam
- Think Out of the Country
- Open a New Door: Shanghai Adventure
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Chapter 7: Snag The Interview And The Offer
- Get Noticed by Your Target Employer
- Stress Your Social Media Know-How
- Prepare for Interviews like an Exam
- Take a Plant or Office Tour
- Demonstrate How Your Personality Is a Good Fit
- Look Local, Even If You're from Out of Town
- Watch Your Interview Etiquette
- Negotiate the Job Description
- Be Likeable: Master Small Talk
- Push Back a Little
- Present Yourself as You Are
- Interview the Interviewer
- Understand What the Job Entails
- Ask for the Job
- Know What Not to Do on an Interview
- Get a Little Help from Your Friends
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Chapter 9: Accept The Right Offer
- Remember Your Values
- Go with Your Gut
- Take the Long View
- Be Assertive About Your Value
- Check Your Attitude
- Ask for Severance
- Don't Get Too Comfortable
- Do Your Compensation Homework
- Negotiate What Matters
- Consider Your Stage in Life
- Talk It Over with Family or Friends
- Choose the Job That Will Make You Happy
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Chapter 10: Create Your Own Job
- Use Your Skills in Multiple Jobs
- Parlay Your Skills into Your Own Business
- Offer Your Consultant Services
- Follow Your Quest for Independence
- Buy a Business or Franchise
- Start a Business Doing What You Enjoy
- Update from Traditional to Digital
- Move to Where You Want to Be
- Seek a Partnership
- Use Your Skills for Others
- Epilogue: Keep Looking, Never Stop
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This uplifting book explores the most relevant and pressing issues in the current labor market to show readers what job search techniques are working right now.
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Business & Economics > Careers > General
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Publication year : 2010
License: All rights reserved ©
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