How to Get a Job and Keep It: An Essential Guide to Landing Your Ideal Job and Making the Most of It

Contents......Page 8
Acknowledgments......Page 10
Introduction......Page 12
Ch 1: Myths and Truths of Success......Page 14
Ch 2: The First Step: Getting to Know Yourself......Page 20
Ch 3: Gain Experience and Knowledge Through Interships and Informational Interviews......Page 34
Ch 4: The Job of Finding a Job......Page 40
Ch 5: Finding the Job You Want......Page 52
Ch 6: Putting Yourself on Paper......Page 62
Ch 7: Prepare for Interview Success......Page 74
Ch 8: Dressing For Interview and Career Success......Page 84
Ch 9:  Do's and Don'ts of Interviewing......Page 108
Ch 10: The Interview Is Over: Now What?......Page 126
Ch 11: When You're the Newcomer......Page 134
Ch 12: Communication Skills That Work at Getting and Keeping Work......Page 146
Ch 13: Habits of Successful People......Page 162
Ch 14: Getting Along with Others......Page 176
Ch 15: Avoiding Potential Pitfalls......Page 194
Ch 16: When You're Disappointed and Disillusioned......Page 204
Further Reading and Resources......Page 216
Index......Page 220