TAACCCT Grant : Job Success: Books & Articles

"Shows job seekers how to: gather information on what a prospective employer finds important; emphasize those skills, accomplishments, and qualities in tailored resumes and interview answers; identify the intersection between personal talents and what the marketplace needs; unlock the networking power of social media; and, negotiate the best possible offer."

"Features the latest job-hunting strategies for the Information Age. You'll discover key techniques to reach hiring managers at the employers you want to work for most. New chapters integrate using social media and social networking tools like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and ZoomInfo in your job search, along with case studies from successful guerrilla job hunters that detail what works in today's hyper competitive job market with commentary from America's top recruiters."

"This indispensable guide covers everything from dealing with the emotional impact of being laid off to rebuilding your professional identity. You'll get solid advice on: developing a career plan by taking stock of your experience, abilities, and goals; crafting an effective resume and building Internet-friendly documents; creating a "personal marketing plan" to promote yourself to potential employers; and finding the hidden job market through in-person and online networking."

Contains exercises, checklists, and basic instruction on how to get back into the workforce after being laid off. This information can also be applied to those who have just been out of the workforce for a while.

Includes more than 80 resume samples and offers tips and examples to help build a resume for today's complex job market.

How do you write the first résumé and cover letter of your career if you don’t have any previous jobs to list? How do you stand out above the other applicants? Discover the secrets to composing strong, impressive resumes and cover letters.