How to get a great job
Subtitle: a library how-to handbook
By: editors of the American Library Association
Publisher: Skyhorse Pub.
Published: 2011
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 172
ISBN-13: 9781616081546; 9780838910764
Subjects: Services for; Unemployed; Job hunting; Libraries and the unemployed; Vocational guidance
Other titles: Get a great job
Description: In our difficult time, or at any time, knowing how to find a great job is a necessaryskill. All the resources you need for a successful job search are at yourfingertips-and completely free-at your public library. It can be a dauntingtask, so here is expert advice on how to conduct proper research, build networksof friends and colleagues, put together a great resume, research industries thatare constantly changing, prepare for an interview, negotiate a contract or a salary,and more. This could be the turbo-boost your job search needs.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Before you begin; title: Researching the job market; title: Getting down to brass tacks : the ongoing job search; title: Writing résumés right; title: Crafting effective cover letters; title: Mastering twenty-first-century networking; title: Examining potential employers; title: Honing your interview skills; title: Negotiating the best pay and benefits for your new job.