How to Get a Job in a Recession: A Comprehensive Guide to Job Hunting in the 21st Century, Complete with Masses of Free Downloadable Bonuses - Softcover

Taylor, Denise

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0956175511 ISBN 13: 9780956175519

Publisher: Brook House Press, 2011

Synopsis

It's a competitive jobs market and coming second will not get you the job. This revised and updated 2nd edition of How to Get a Job in a Recession provides practical advice with masses of free bonuses is an easy to follow, straightforward guide It's like a one-to-one job search coaching session providing expert advice and a structured plan. This book will be relevant for you whether you are at the start of your career or a job changer who needs both a reminder of the basics and an introduction to the most effective ways to find a job. HINT: it's not sat at your computer all day! Too many people fail to get the job they want. They put too much energy into traditional ways of applying for a job. In this dramatically revised 2nd edition you will get a systematic practical guide through all aspects of job search. Learn: - Why you have to be clear on what you want to do, and how to create a message. - The importance of research and why you need to go far beyond a review of the company website. - How to effectively target an application through a customised CV and cover letter. - Why you must be on LinkedIn and how to use it as part of your job search campaign. - Why you have to be found and how to do this. - How to prepare for a Skype interview. - How to stay motivated. ... And MUCH MORE Alongside the 23 chapters of practical advice you also get access to: - Orientation welcome video. - 15+ forms to download for your own personal use in managing your job hunt. - 6 audio interviews discussing subjects such as thinking yourself to success, body language, and using career assessments. - Mock interview brief to use in your interview practice. - Easy access to all the web links referred to in the book. Don't waste another day - get focused on a targeted job search now!

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About the Author

Winner of two National Career Awards, 2009 for her Job Search Support Programme and in 2007 for The Gold Career Programme. Denise Taylor is an award-winning chartered psychologist and registered guidance practitioner who has been helping people find out who they are, what they want to do and be successful in their job search for more than 20 years. She is the founder of Amazing People (www.amazingpeople.co.uk) and noted as one of the top career coaches in the UK with clients from all over Great Britain, Europe and beyond. Denise was the featured careers coach on ITV's 'Tonight' programme - How Safe is your Job? (November 2008), is regularly featured on radio shows to discuss career related issues. She is a sought-after consultant, advising companies as diverse as the Civil Service, charities and energy companies in making effective recruitment decisions.

Edition details

• Publisher: Brook House Press
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0956175511
• ISBN 13: 9780956175519
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 284