Synopsis
This unique electronic book on CD-ROM presents a valuable collection of official Labor Department advice guides and documents about creating an effective resume and cover letter of introduction, finding and applying for jobs, evaluating offers, plus getting a job with the federal government. In addition, there is a complete reproduction of the the latest edition of the Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-2011, produced by the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Finding-and getting-the job you want can be a challenging process, but knowing more about job search methods and application techniques can increase your chances of success. And knowing how to judge the job offers you receive makes it more likely that you will end up with the best possible job. Resumes and application forms give employers written evidence of your qualifications and skills. The goal of these documents is to prove-as clearly and directly as possible-how your qualifications match the job's requirements. Do this by highlighting the experience, accomplishments, education, and skills that most closely fit the job you want. Gathering information. Resumes and application forms both include the same information. Topics covered include: Purpose of a Resume; The Importance of the Career Decision Making Process; Resume Formats and Types; Sample Chronological Resume; Sample Functional Format; Sample Combination Resume; Special Resume Formats; Resume Comparison Charts (Advantages, Disadvantages, Best Used by); Paper Resumes; Scannable Resumes: Electronic Resumes; Sections of a Resume - Contact Information, Career Objective Statement, Summary of Qualifications, Experience, Employment History, Education Training; Career Objective Statement; Writing Summary of Qualifications Statements; Action Verbs to Describe Accomplishments; Employment History; Documenting Education and Training; What Not to Include on a Resume; Writing Draft Resume; Ways to Market Your Resume; Sources of Education, Training, and Financial Aid; Finding and Applying for Jobs and Evaluating Offers; Strategies for an Effective Job Search - setting personal goals, getting organized, planning for an effective job search, analysis of job announcements and ads for critical information, filling out application forms and taking employment tests, understanding how to research potential employers, writing effective resumes, translating military experience into job skills, write effective cover letters, resume checklists, writing cover letters, cover letter guidance, interviews, presenting your 30 second commercial, dressing appropriately, sharpening listening skills, interpret body language, answering questions, asking questions of the employer, evaluating the interviews, analysis of rejections, How to Get a Job in the Federal Government, agencies with the most employment, distribution of federal workers, GS levels, contacting agency offices, sources of openings, federal job titles by college major, resumes with a federal twist, jobs for students and recent graduates, tips for career changers, KSAs - knowledge, skills, and abilities statements, extensive information for military members and veterans transitioning to the private sector, five steps to a Federal job, and more.
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This CD-ROM has over 3,000 pages reproduced using Adobe Acrobat PDF software - allowing direct viewing on Windows and Macintosh systems. Advanced search and indexing features are built into our reproduction, providing a complete full-text index. This enables the user to search all the files on the disk at one time for words or phrases using just one search command! The Acrobat cataloging technology adds enormous value and uncommon functionality to this impressive collection. The Occupational Outlook Handbook is a nationally recognized source of career information, designed to provide valuable assistance to individuals making decisions about their future work lives. The OOH is the Government's premier career reference book on occupations and tomorrow's job market. For hundreds of different types of jobs such as teacher, lawyer, and nurse the Occupational Outlook Handbook tells you: the training and education needed; earnings; expected job prospects; what workers do on the job; working conditions. In addition, the Handbook gives you job search tips, links to information about the job market in each State, and more. For nearly 60 years, this versatile volume has proven useful to both career counselors, students, and other job seekers. Completely revised every 2 years, the Occupational Outlook Handbook is a comprehensive, up-to-date, and reliable source of career information. Useful for looking up information on particular occupations, or just browsing through possible careers, the Handbook discusses hundreds of occupations that account for about 7 out of every 8 jobs in the United States. For each career, it describes work activities and environment, earnings, number of jobs and their location, and types of education, training, and personal qualifications needed to have the best prospects. BLS projections of employment are used to assess what kind of job opportunities future entrants to each occupation should encounter. Categories covered include: Management, Professional and Related Service, Sales, Administrative Support, Farming and Related, Construction, Installation and Related, Production, Transportation, Job Opportunities in the Armed Forces, Tomorrow's Jobs. In addition to thorough descriptions and helpful information, it includes extensive links to non-governmental sources of career information in each category! There are three additional publications in this exciting compilation: CAREER GUIDE TO INDUSTRIES (CGI) - For dozens of different kinds of industries-such as educational services, health care, and motor vehicle and parts manufacturing - the Career Guide to Industries tells you about: occupations in the industry, training and advancement, earnings, expected job prospects, working conditions, and more. In addition, the Career Guide gives you links to information about the job market in each State and more. The Career Guide to Industries is a companion to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, which provides information on careers from an occupational perspective. Industries: Natural resources, construction, and utilities, Manufacturing, Trade, Transportation, Information, Financial activities, Professional and business, services, Education and health services, Leisure and hospitality, Government and advocacy, grantmaking, and civic organizations. There information on available careers by industry, including the nature of the industry, working conditions, employment, occupations in the industry, training and advancement, earnings and benefits, employment outlook, and lists of organizations that can provide additional information. OCCUPATIONAL OUTLOOK QUARTERLY - Hundreds of helpful and informative articles on many career topics. BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS PUBLICATIONS AND RESEARCH PAPERS - There is full A to Z coverage of the labor market, including compensation, working conditions, services, and much more.
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