The simple guide to managing your personal brand, a vital element of success in the professional world Personal Branding For Dummies, 2nd Edition, is your guide to creating and maintaining a personal trademark by equating self-impression with other people's perceptions. This updated edition includes new information on expanding your brand through social media, online job boards, and communities, u…
New-style job messages that get you in the door and on your way up From sparkling cover letters to six-word bios, a fresh bevy of job search letters has grown powerfully useful for successful career communications. Job Search Letters For Dummies delivers the quality of New Era know-how you need right now to land good jobs and thrive. Whether you’re a long-time professional or a recent college grad…
Get the Job You Want, Even When No One’s Hiring You CAN find a good job in a bad economy – but NOT with conventional search strategies. New Rules for a New Reality Today’s job market is the toughest in recent history, and the challenges are here to stay. Even so, you CAN get the job you want – IF you discard conventional approaches to the search. Get the Job You Want, Even When No One’s Hiring is …
The Proven, Professional Resume and Job Search Guide for Executives in the 100K and Above Salary Range This new, expanded edition of a classic bestseller supplements veteran career advisor William Montag's years of experience with the powerful online resources of CareerJournal.com, The Wall Street Journal's own career Web site. Let this handy resource be your own professional executive coach with …
Written for all job hunters – new entrants, mid-level people, very experienced individuals, and technical and non-technical job seekers – Answering Tough Interview Questions For Dummies is packed with the building blocks for show-stopping interviews.
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The Truth About Employee Engagement was originally published as The Three Signs of a Miserable Job. A bestselling author and business guru tells how to improve job satisfaction and performance. In his sixth fable, bestselling author Patrick Lencioni takes on a topic that almost everyone can relate to: job misery. Millions of workers, even those who have carefully chosen careers based on true passi…
The ultimate guide to cover letters that will set you apart from the pack-revised, updated, and ready for anything . . . 175 High-Impact Cover Letters, Third Edition arms job seekers with an arsenal of highly effective professional cover letter models that, with minor modification, can be rapidly deployed as needed. You'll find a full chapter, complete with numerous models, dedicated to each of fi…
Professional Strategies,World-Class Advice, and Inside Tips on Finding Your Ideal Job «The Secrets of Executive Search provides real-world and proven techniques in an easy-to-read reference format. It s a must-read for anyone who will be managing human resources and/or managing their own career into the new millennium.» Arthur E. Hobbs, former vice president, Human Resources, Raytheon Systems Co. …
"An absolute must read! It encapsulates the principles which we have used as a fundamental part of our people strategy here at microsoft in the uk 'creating an environment where great people can do their best work', the foundation of which is there will come a time when people will choose which employer they contract with, not the other way around'. Act now before it is too late" —Steve Harvey, Gr…
Praise for An Insider's Guide to POLITICAL JOBS IN WASHINGTON «Bill Endicott has written a remarkable description of what Washington political jobs entail, how you get them, and where they lead-a public service.» -Gerald Ford 38th President of the United States, Former Minority Leader, U.S. House of Representatives «Public service is essential to our democracy. Bill Endicott's book . . . is the be…
From identifying your needs to exploring your options – make the right career move Changing careers by choice or due to circumstances beyond your control? Have no fear – this hands-on guide focuses on helping you find a new job, start a business, or return to school in a detailed, step-by-step manner. With concise, eye-opening self-assessments, you'll understand how to assess your current situatio…
Includes expert advice on changing direction in your career Get out of the rut and into your dream job This hands-on guide takes you through every aspect of finding and securing the job you want. From searching for vacancies through to preparing for the interview and making a strong impression, this book has it covered. Key personal development techniques, such as Neuro-linguistic Programming, are…
"Robin Ryan is the hottest career expert in America today." –Susan Cowden, TV anchor, NW Cable News LAND YOUR DREAM JOB WITH THE PERFECT COVER LETTER With the expert advice of Robin Ryan, one of America's top career coaches, thousands of job hunters have beaten the competition and landed their ideal jobs. Her innovative and simple step-by-step plan incorporates the results of an extensive, nationw…
The ingenious guide to making your resume stand out from the crowd . . . 175 High-Impact Resumes, Third Edition provides the tools, tips, and examples you need to build a professional resume that packs a punch. It guides you step by step through the process of constructing your resume and highlighting key components while giving you a clear understanding of the design, content, and overall perform…