May 14, 2013
New Arrivals · Careers & Job Opportunities
These titles were recently added to the collection of the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County.
The subversive job search : how to overcome a lousy job, sluggish economy, and useless degree to create a six-figure career
May 1, 2013
Corey, Alan.
223 pages ; 21 cm
Millionaire mudslide -- The resume jungle -- Career test drive -- Making excellent company -- How Jill can out earn Jack -- Brand new branding -- Contractor cash cow -- Recruiter rodeo -- Goal line pay day.
The bliss list : discover what truly makes you happy--then land your dream job
April 17, 2013
Hansen, J. P.
xxii, 265 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Job savvy : how to be a success at work
February 4, 2013
Ludden, LaVerne, 1949-
St. Paul, MN : JIST Works, c2012.
xii, 244 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Your employment relationship -- Avoiding the new job blues -- Making a good impression -- Being there ... on time! -- Communicating in the workplace -- Learning : what it's all about -- Knowing yourself -- Getting along with your supervisor -- Getting along with other workers -- Meeting the customer's expectations -- Problem-solving skills -- Doing the right thing -- Getting ahead on the job -- In closing -- Sources.
The Web 2.0 job finder : winning social media strategies to get the job you want from fortune 500 hiring pros
December 12, 2012
Greene, Brenda.
Pompton Plains, NJ : Career Press, c2011.
219 p. ; 23 cm.
Working your brand -- Some things remain the same, sort of -- Tapping into the hidden job market via LinkedIn -- A thousand in-laws from Boston -- What's my social strategy? -- Networking with your virtual cohorts -- Hunting for a face-to-face -- Panning for gold employees -- If the fit works -- On becoming an employee of choice.
Win the job you want! 7 secrets hiring managers don't tell you, but we will!
December 11, 2012
Andrew, Pat.
Oviedo, Fla. : HigherLife Development Services c2012.
xviii, 141 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Includes index.
Secret 1. Prepare yourself personally and financially for success -- Secret 2. Sell your sizzle and win the job you want -- Secret 3. Résumés that open the door to job interviews -- Secret 4. Network your way into the hidden job jarket -- Secret 5. Annihilate job interview weaknesses and win the job you want -- Secret 6. Follow-up for success: win the job you want -- Secret 7. Negotiate a win-win-win compensation package -- Bonus secret. Job fit: a mutual attraction in a successful job search -- Bonus secret. Other methods of job search to consider.
The encore career handbook : how to make a living and a difference in the second half of life
December 5, 2012
Alboher, Marci.
New York : Workman Pub., c2013.
ix, 325 p. ; 23 cm.
Includes index.
A new map of life -- It's time for your encore -- The encore landscape -- What do you want? -- Prepare for what's next -- Find your encore number -- Networking : it's not a dirty word -- Present yourself -- Go do things -- Back to school -- Become an encore entrepreneur -- I'm in my encore, now what?
Gallery of best cover letters : a collection of quality cover letters by professional resume writers
November 26, 2012
Noble, David F. (David Franklin), 1935-
St. Paul, MN : JIST Works, c2012.
iv, 396 p. ; 28 cm.
Includes index.
pt. 1. Best cover letter tips -- pt. 2. The gallery of best cover letters. Accounting -- Administrative support -- Advertising -- Aviation -- Business development -- C-level -- Corporate training/recruiting -- Customer service -- Design/architecture -- Education -- Engineering -- Environmental management -- Events planning/fund-raising -- Finance -- Government -- Healthcare -- Hospitality -- Human resources -- Information systems/technology -- Insurance -- Law -- Law enforcement/security -- Managers and directors -- Manufacturing -- Media/social media -- Military-to-civilian transition -- Occupational health and safety -- Personal services -- Photography -- Procurement -- Public relations/communications -- Publishing/writing -- Real estate -- Sales and marketing -- Science -- Social work/counseling -- Technology -- Transportation/travel -- Special letters -- pt. 3. Best resume tips.
The smart guide to the perfect job interview
November 21, 2012
Holmes, David.
Norman, OK : Smart Guide Publications, c2011.
xviii, 389 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
On the road to the perfect job interview. Anatomy of the job interview ; A prelude to getting the job you want ; How fast is your jet? ; The challenges you face ; Four components to crafting the perfect interview ; Preparation : learning new lessons ; Preparation : how to get an interview -- The dynamic interview. Preparation : learning to market yourself ; Preparation : interviews are scary, right? ; Preparation : obstacles to success ; Preparation : fighting the competition ; Preparation : getting ready for the job interview ; Preparation : beginning to craft your interview dialogue ; Preparation : writing a script worthy of an Oscar ; Preparation : research sources and methods ; Preparation : time is and is not on your side ; Practice : want to fly a chair? -- Executing the perfect interview. Execution : the setting ; Execution : leadership skills as a differentiator ; Execution : relationship management as a second differentiator ; Execution : sales skills as a third differentiator ; Execution : contracting to be a perfect new hire ; Execution : closing the deal ; Execution : what to do when it's not working ; Execution : sample interview questions and answers ; Execution : case analysis ; Execution : dress, appearance, and courtesies -- Ex-military and international candidates. Special section : for separating military members ; Special section for international students -- Integration and follow-up. After the interview ; The perfect interview -- Appendix A. The PrepCheck checklist -- Appendix B. Mock interview practice -- Appendix C. Personal scripts -- Appendix D. Sample letters and reading list/bibliography.
Top answers to 121 job interview questions
November 20, 2012
McDermott, Joe (Joe C.)
London : Anson Reed Limited, 2012.
iii, 233 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
"Includes answers to 80 competency based questions"--Cover.
Competency-based interviews : how to master the tough interview style used by the Fortune 500s
November 16, 2012
Kessler, Robin, 1955-
Pompton Plains, NJ : Career Press, c2012.
223 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Rev. ed. of: Competency-based interviews. c2006.
"Competency-Based Interviews gives job seekers a valuable road map for navigating the increasingly merit-based interview process. - John A. Challenger. BACK COVER.
Job search handbook for people with disabilities
November 15, 2012
Ryan, Daniel J., 1960-
Indianapolis, IN : JIST Works, c2011.
xii, 292 p. ; 25 cm.
Includes index.
Preparing for your job search. Assessing your skills, abilities, and goals ; Exploring careers ; Developing your skills -- Marketing yourself to potential employers. Creating your resume ; Writing a great cover letter -- Applying and interviewing for jobs. Networking and mentors ; Other ways to generate job leads ; Managing your job search ; Applying for jobs ; Preparing for the interview ; After the interview -- Succeeding at work. Keeping the job ; Accommodating your disability on the job -- Appendix. Job links from the U.S. Department of Labor Office of Disability Employment Policy.
A complete career planning and job search guide for people with physical and mental disabilities. This book shows how to identify strengths, explore options, find jobs, write resumes, and perform well in interviews. distributed by Syndetic Solutions, LLC.
Same-day resume : write an effective resume in an hour
November 15, 2012
Kursmark, Louise.
St. Paul, Minn. : Jist Works, c2012.
viii, 184 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Includes index.
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