Job-Hunting (Everything You Need to Know) - Softcover

Gort, A. H.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0007102321 ISBN 13: 9780007102327

Publisher: Collins, 2001

Synopsis

The only guide you’ll ever need to land the job you want.

The jobs marketplace has changed dramatically in the last few years as old skills and industries have disappeared and have been replaced with new working environments, technologies and practices. Gone are the days of working for a single employer for your entire working life. If you are one of the many people now faced with the difficult task of finding a new career, or are trying to keep pace with a seemingly ever-changing job market, then this is the book for you. Direct, informed and very accessible, Everything You Need To Know About Job-hunting will show you how to acquire all the skills you need to find the perfect job for you.

Covers every aspect of searching for work, from where to look for job opportunities and organising your efforts for maximum effect to negotiating terms when a job is offered

Teaches how to draft a winning c.v. and make successful job applications that reflect your special qualities

Packed with advice and tips on preparing for interviews and for coping with different interview styles

Also features sections for older people, women returning to work and for those joining the workforce later in life after a phase of unemployment

Includes a wide range of sites on the World Wide Web where you can find help, advice or even that ideal job

If you only ever buy one book on job-hunting, this should be it!

About this title

From the Back Cover

The jobs marketplace has changed dramatically in the last few years as old skills and industries have disappeared and have been replaced with new working environments, technologies and practices. Gone are the days of working for a single employer for your entire working life. If you are one of the many people now faced with the difficult task of finding a new career, or are trying to keep pace with a seemingly ever-changing job market, then this is the book for you. Direct, informed and very accessible, Everything You Need To Know About Job-hunting will show you how to acquire all the skills you need to find the perfect job for you.
• Covers every aspect of searching for work, from where to look for job opportunities and organising your efforts for maximum effect to negotiating terms when a job is offered
• Teaches how to draft a winning c.v. and make successful job applications that reflect your special qualities
• Packed with advice and tips on preparing for interviews and for coping with different interview styles
• Also features sections for older people, women returning to work and for those joining the workforce later in life after a phase of unemployment
• Includes a wide range of sites on the World Wide Web where you can find help, advice or even that ideal job

If you only ever buy one book on job-hunting, this should be it!

Edition details

• Publisher: Collins
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0007102321
• ISBN 13: 9780007102327
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 224