The Job Searcher's Handbook - Softcover

Robbins, Carolyn R.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0130947768 ISBN 13: 9780130947765

Publisher: Prentice Hall, 2001

Synopsis

Appropriate for courses in Career Placement, Career Development, Employment/Job Search and Career Counseling.

This complete, up-to-date tool offers simple, easy-to-follow instructions for all phases of the job search. Coverage begins by helping to identify the readers’ goals, values, and priorities in the hope of matching them to the appropriate job or jobs. The second section of the book ―The Paper Trail―examines the vital paperwork necessary in today’s competitive job market. The resume, cover letter, follow-up correspondence and application forms are covered in depth before moving to Section 3 ―Organizing, Searching, and Planning. This section includes making contacts, talking with the people who are part of the workplace and conducting research. The final section of the book ―Interviewing Made Almost Easy ― was written to minimize the fear and anxiety of interviewing by developing all of the essential interviewing skills drawn from the author’s own experiences and her 20 years of service as a link between employers and applicants.

About this title

Review:

"This book's step-by-step process for securing employment is superb!  I found the author's style of writing down-to-earth, humorous, and extremely helpful."  -Barry Shaffer, Computer Networking Instructor, Westwood College of Technology, Denver, Colorado

"Carolyn Robbins was directly responsible for my getting the job I wanted with a great salary..."  -Louis Baker, Computer Technician, Los Angeles, California

"This author is excellent; she knows exactly what to do to get the job..." -Gary Hartman, Computer Programmer/Analyst, Boulder City, Utah

From the Back Cover:

With over 25 years in the career placement field, Robbins offers a phenomenal hands-on and complete guide to the job search process.  After a thorough assessment, the job seeker is fully equipped with every tool regarding employer preferences, successful resume writing, networking, interview techniques and more.  

 

The fourth edition of The Job Searchers Handbook offers the most up-to-the-minute information available on: 

-          the global workplace environment

-          fluctuations and trends in the modern job market

-          electronic resumes and Internet resources

-          ideas and advice from field experts

 

Please visit the Student Success Supersite (www.prenhall.com/success), where students and faculty will find an array of resources.

 

Start strong. Finish stronger.

 

www.MyStudentSuccessLab.com

 

About this edition

• Publisher: Prentice Hall
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0130947768
• ISBN 13: 9780130947765
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 191