Job Search: The Total System - Softcover

Dawson, Kenneth M.; Dawson, Sheryl N.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0471145904 ISBN 13: 9780471145905

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 1996

Synopsis

Plan your job search so that you don′t just get a job, you get the best job

"It really works! Comprehensive and precise formula in leading job seekers through the techniques for a successful job search."––Michael Gallagher Manager, Employee Relations, General Electric Company

With all of the pitfalls and travails facing today′s job hunter, anyone looking for a job needs to form a plan of action. The revised edition of Job Search, The Total System gives job seekers a cohesive attack strategy to go after the position they want. This book helps you assess your career direction, and build confidence in your job search skills like resume writing, interviewing, networking, and negotiating. Then you will learn how to link each aspect of your job search into a coordinated, efficient campaign. The revised Job Search gives you even more information on finding the right job, including:

• New sample resumes, cover letters, and reference letters.
• New material on recruiting databases and "key" resume words.
• New information on telephone scripting and telemarketing.

KENNETH M. DAWSON (Houston, Texas) is Chairman of Dawson & Dawson Consultants, Inc., a Houston based firm providing outplacement employment services. SHERYL N. DAWSON (Houston, Texas) is President of Dawson & Dawson Consultants, Inc.

About this title

About the Author

KENNETH M. DAWSON is chairman of Dawson & Dawson Consultants, Inc., a Houston–based firm providing a comprehensive range of services in executive outplacement, InplacementR(r), and corporate excellence.

SHERYL N. DAWSON is President of Dawson & Dawson Consultants, Inc. The authors live in Houston, Texas.

From the Back Cover

Don′t get just a NY job, get the best job WITH THE BEST COMPANY FOR THE HIGHEST PAY!

"It really works! A comprehensive and precise formula for leading job seekers through the techniques for a successful job search."—Michael Gallagher, Manager, Human Resources, General Electric Company

To be a strong contender in today′s competitive job market, you need solid preparation and a sound game plan. Job Search: The Total System gives you both. Written by two outplacement specialists, this revised and updated guidebook will put you in a position to get the job you want. The total system approach helps you assess your career directions; hone essential resume writing, networking, interviewing, and negotiating skills; and teaches you how to link each aspect of your job search into a coordinated, efficient, high–powered campaign. This new edition provides the vital information you need to find the right job in the shortest time, including:

• New sample resumes, cover letters, and reference letters
• New material on company recruiting databases and "key" resume words
• New information on effective telephone scripting and telemarketing
• New material on computerized company information databases and online resources
• New expanded answers to the tough interview questions
• New information on "contingency" job and career options

Edition details

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0471145904
• ISBN 13: 9780471145905
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 336