Job Hunting for Dummies (For Dummies Series) - Softcover

Max Messmer

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1568843887 ISBN 13: 9781568843889

Publisher: Hungry Minds Inc, 1995

Synopsis

YOU DON'T NEED, to use magic to find the job you want -- and Job Hunting For Dummies is the proof. Here, you can find practical, how-to advice and invaluable resources you can bring to bear on your job search. With the guidance of your personal mentor Max Messmer, Chairman and CEO of Robert Half International Inc., the world's largest specialized staffing firm, you discover the secrets of the experts, from determining what you want and need in a career and preparing a straight-to-the-top-of-the-pile, winning resume to researching companies online and networking with influential people.

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Review

Job Hunting For Dummies is a remarkably versatile book. It holds your hand through the arduous and terrifying process of job-seeking, and offers valuable insights relating to résumés, interviews, and networking, effectively playing the roles of mother, pal, spouse, and guidance counselor, without ever losing its temper or asking when you're finally going to land a job.

Max Messmer is eminently qualified to instruct on all things job-related. He's chairman and CEO of Robert Half International Inc., the world's largest specialized staffing firm, and he's penned numerous articles, columns, and books (such as The Fast Forward MBA in Hiring and Staffing Europe), so Messmer knows a thing or two about how to apply for a job effectively, and he has a few words to say on how not to blow it, too.

He knows, for instance, how overwhelming and intimidating the job hunt can be, and how useful it is to break the monster down into prioritized, bite-sized tasks. There are detailed chapters on organizing, setting targets, and scoping out the field, plus essential chapters on writing a résumé and cover letter that present you in the best light, pursuing job leads, and performing well in the interview spotlight.

Messmer's experience in the field makes his advice reliable. You know that when he suggests how to research a company before the interview so you are somewhat knowledgeable about what they do, and when he warns against pink résumés and sarcastic cover letters, he's offering the collective opinion of hundreds of staffing professionals. It's advice worth reading, no matter how qualified you already are to do the job once you get it. The only misleading aspect of Job Hunting for Dummies is the title, because no dummy would do something so smart as to increase his or her application advantage by reading Max Messmer's book. --Stephanie Gold

From the Back Cover

Discover new ways to find the job you want

"Comprehensive and easy to understand, this street-smart reference is a must read!"
—Tony Lee, Editor-in-Chief, careers.wsj.com

Praise For Job Hunting For Dummies

"Max Messmer's cutting-edge job hunting guide taps the expertise of his company, which places thousands of job seekers every year."
—George T. Shaheen, President/CEO, Webvan

"Max talks today, not yesterday. His advice can make the difference in putting you on top."
—Joyce Lain Kennedy, syndicated career columnist

Packed with job search tips and tactics

Finding and landing a good job is not always easy. You may find yourself in a knock-down, drag-out battle with other qualified candidates. How do you give yourself an edge? Job Hunting For Dummies shows you step-by-step how to set yourself apart from the competition — and get the job you really want.

Discover how to:

• Determine what you want in a career
• Create standout cover letters
• Prepare resumes that get attention
• Research and find jobs on the Internet
• Make a great impression in an interview

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Edition details

• Publisher: Hungry Minds Inc
• Publication date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1568843887
• ISBN 13: 9781568843889
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 387