Because Money Matters: How to Find and Get a Better Job

Landing a job offer involves more than picking the format for your résumé, deciding on what to include in your cover letter, and how to prepare for your interview. This book reveals a complete method that demystifies the job-search process and helps you develop tools you can use to increase your chance of landing the job you want, whether it is your first job or the next better one.The method is useful for any job seeker, especially for those who struggle with getting interviews or job offers. It is ideal for job hunters who often avoid applying for jobs because of the effort- and time-consuming process. You will be able to use the insight and knowledge you gain to your advantage throughout your working life.Among many other things, you will learn:•The three key concerns that every employer has and how to address them.•How to align your qualifications with the 28 most-common core competencies that employers look for.•How to assess your technical ability.•How to turn your past experiences into impactful qualification statements.•How to create convincing stories of your experiences that highlight your competencies.•How to formulate your unique qualification statements and interview answers using fill-in-the-blank templates.•How to incorporate keywords to create impressive and effective personal brand statements, résumés, and cover letters that emphasize your competencies.•How to prepare for and use the ABC principles to handle interviews with ease, confidence, and without stress.•Questions you should always ask and questions you should always avoid.•How to deal effectively with any salary questions to preserve your negotiating power.•How to properly accept or decline a job offer. Plus, you’ll also gain free access to all online resources, including templates, checklists, and other bonus materials to give you everything you need to help you through each step.