The Ultimate Job Hunter's Guidebook

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Contents in Brief
Contents
Preface
Part One: Develop Your Strategy
	Ch 1: Planning Your Job Search
		Ch 1: Assess Your Knowledge
		Ch 1: Chapter Preview
		Ch 1: Key Takeaway
		Job Search Step One: Develop Your Strategy
		Job Search Step Two: Create Your Job Hunting Tools
		Job Search Step Three: Search for Employers
		Job Search Step Four: Land the Job
		Frequently Asked Questions
		Ch 1: Case Studies in Success
	Ch 2: Conducting a Self-Assessment
		Ch 2: Assess Your Knowledge
		Ch 2: Chapter Preview
		Ch 2: Key Takeaway
		Know Yourself
		Choose the Right Job for You
		Frequently Asked Questions about Self-Assessment
		Ch 2: Case Studies in Success
	Ch 3: Researching Careers
		Ch 3: Assess Your Knowledge
		Ch 3: Chapter Preview
		Ch 3: Key Takeaway
		Make Job Hunting Your New Job
		Organizational Tools for Job Hunters
		Managing Your Job Hunting Files, Documents, and Notes
		Managing Your Attitude during the Job Hunt
		Narrowing Your Options
		Focus and Refocus—Setting Career Goals
		Frequently Asked Questions about Researching Careers
		Ch 3: Case Studies in Success
Part Two: Create Your Job Hunting Tools
	Ch 4: Preparing Your Résumé
		Ch 4: Assess Your Knowledge
		Ch 4: Chapter Preview
		Ch 4: Key Takeaway
		How to Write a Résumé
		Types of Résumés
		What to Do about Gaps in Your Job History
		FAQs for Experienced Job Hunters
		Résumé Alternatives
		Résumé Software
		How to E-mail Your Résumé
		Ch 4: Case Studies in Success
	Ch 5: Writing Cover Letters
		Ch 5: Assess Your Knowledge
		Ch 5: Chapter Preview
		Ch 5: Key Takeaway
		Elements of the Cover Letter
		The Write Stuff
		An Old Marketing Trick: Use a P.S. to Make Your Case
		E-mail versus Postal Mail
		Types of Cover Letters
		How to Begin Your Cover Letter
		Sample Cover Letters
		Frequently Asked Questions about Cover Letters
		Ch 5: Case Studies in Success
	Ch 6: Obtaining References
		Ch 6: Assess Your Knowledge
		Ch 6: Chapter Preview
		Ch 6: Key Takeaway
		References Available Upon Request
		Frequently Asked Questions about Obtaining References
		Ch 6: Case Studies in Success
	Ch 7: Building a Portfolio, Personal Website, or Blog
		Ch 7: Assess Your Knowledge
		Ch 7: Chapter Preview
		Ch 7: Key Takeaway
		Assemble a Portfolio
		What Should a Portfolio Contain?
		Frequently Asked Questions about Portfolios and Personal Websites
		Consider Starting a Blog
		Ch 7: Case Studies in Success
Part Three: Search for Employers
	Ch 8: Finding Opportunities
		Ch 8: Assess Your Knowledge
		Ch 8: Chapter Preview
		Ch 8: Key Takeaway
		Start by Networking
		Make Contacts at Job Fairs
		Research Potential Employers
		Frequently Asked Questions about Finding Employers
		Ch 8: Case Studies in Success
	Ch 9: Using Social Media in Your Job Search
		Ch 9: Assess Your Knowledge
		Ch 9: Chapter Preview
		Ch 9: Key Takeaway
		Who Knows You?
		Frequently Asked Questions about Social Media
		Ch 9: Case Studies in Success
	Ch 10: Considering Non-traditional Options
		Ch 10: Assess Your Knowledge
		Ch 10: Chapter Preview
		Ch 10: Key Takeaway
		Working for a Small Company
		Working for a Nonprofit Organization
		Working for the Federal Government
		Frequently Asked Questions about Federal Jobs
		Starting Your Own Business
		Taking a Different Job Path
		Further Education
		Ch 10: Case Studies in Success
	Ch 11: Job Hunting in Tough Times
		Ch 11: Assess Your Knowledge
		Ch 11: Chapter Preview
		Ch 11: Key Takeaway
		Entry-Level Positions
		Part-Time Jobs
		Get Hired by Trial
		Freelancing
		Frequently Asked Questions about Freelancing
		Temping
		Working in a Related Position
		Internships
		Volunteer Work
		Ch 11: Case Studies in Success
Part Four: Land the Job
	Ch 12: Filling Out Job Applications
		Ch 12: Assess Your Knowledge
		Ch 12: Chapter Preview
		Ch 12: Key Takeaway
		The Application Form
		Completing the Application Form
		Typical Application Questions
		Hints for Online Job Applications
		Frequently Asked Questions about Completing Employment Applications
		Ch 12: Case Studies in Success
	Ch 13: Interviewing
		Ch 13: Assess Your Knowledge
		Ch 13: Chapter Preview
		Ch 13: Key Takeaway
		Preparation: The Key to Interview Success
		Before the Interview
		During the Interview
		After the Interview
		Nontraditional Ways to Get an Interview
		Reasons for Unsuccessful Interviews
		Handling Rejection
		Ask for What You Want
		Frequently Asked Questions about Interviewing
		Ch 13: Case Studies in Success
	Ch 14: Evaluating Job Offers
		Ch 14: Assess Your Knowledge
		Ch 14: Chapter Preview
		Ch 14: Key Takeaway
		Choose the Best Job for You
		Negotiate Your Salary
		The End Is in Sight
		Frequently Asked Questions about Evaluating Job Offers
		Ch 14: Case Studies in Success
	Ch 15: Learning Your New Job
		Ch 15: Assess Your Knowledge
		Ch 15: Chapter Preview
		Ch 15: Key Takeaway
		Preparing for Your New Job
		Your First Few Days on the Job
		Your First Few Weeks on the Job
		Your First Year on the Job
		Tips for Working with Your Manager
		Managing Relationships on the Job
		Finding a Mentor
		Frequently Asked Questions about Mentors
		The Importance of Staying Current
		How You Will Be Evaluated
		Advice from Those Who Have Made It
		Ch 15: Case Studies in Success
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