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We've all been there: it's time to apply for a job or internship and you have to create or revise your resume. Many questions pop in your head. What do employers want? What skills should I highlight? How do I format this? How do I get noticed? But resume writing doesn't have to be a daunting task. The latest edition of Resumes For Dummies answers all of these questions and more--whether you're a resume rookie, looking for new tips, or want to create...

"In 101 Small Rules for a Big Job Search, Tony Beshara, the employment expert Dr. Phil called "the best of the best," provides the perfect roadmap to a successful job search. In it you'll discover: How to deal with the emotional strain of looking for a job -- What's the very first thing you should do -- How to set job-search goals -- The reason for affirmations. -- The little disciplines that make a big difference -- How to deal with the difficult...

"An emergency, essentials-only guide to finding a job--even your dream job--in a challenging economic climate, from the author of classic career guide What Color Is Your Parachute?"--Provided by publisher.

"You have the experience for the job, but do you have the interviewing experience? This eBook explains all the essentials: the 10 success factors that employers look for, how to turn around difficult interviews, how to set up meetings, and much more." --

In the newest edition of his classic cover letter guide, job search expert Martin Yate shows you how to dramatically increase your chance of landing an interview. The key, as Yate explains, is to use language drawn from the job posting itself, words that will send your application to the top of database searches. In this completely updated guide, you'll find numerous sample cover letters, along with Yate's tried and proven methods to: determine relevant...

Discusses ten reasons why job interviews fail: not being punctual, bad presentation, bad preparation, lack of research, poor communication, bad body language, negativity, anxiety, not being oneself, and not having any questions.

"Get ready to learn about brand new job opportunities and find the answers to your questions about working for the federal government! This guide peels off the layers of confusing red tape that often hold job seekers back from applying to jobs in the civil service and gives you the tools you need to identify and apply to vacant positions that you may want to pursue." --

Graham, a career coach, psychologist, and corporate recruiter, shows readers how to switch careers and secure the job they want. She details the job search process, along with the psychological principles underlying the journey and how hiring managers and recruiters think. She explains how to figure out a plan, map the path to a career switch, craft a professional identity, explain ones career story, use a nontraditional job search process, network,...