101 Best Ways to Land a Job in Troubled Times

by Block, Jay

• ISBN13: 9780071663281
• ISBN10: 0071663282
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-12-09
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education

Summary

THE PROVEN FIVE-STEP STRATEGY FORFINDING THE JOB OF YOUR DREAMS!"If you are serious about landing a quality job quickly in today'sjob market, this book will practically guarantee your success." Bob Burg, bestselling author ofEndless ReferralsandThe Go-Giver"Jay Block has taken his place as one of the career coaching industry'smost innovative thinkers and contributors." Frank X. Fox, Executive Director, Professional Association of Resume Writers & Career Coaches"A must-read for all job seekers in today's highly competitive job market." Sherry Zylka, Associate Dean of Continuing Educationand Workforce Development, Schoolcraft College (Michigan)"Jay has written a unique and highly effective book combiningmotivational techniques with job search innovation." Susan Leventhal, Manager, Professional Placement Network, Workforce One, FloridaAbout the Book:In101 Best Ways to Land a Job in Troubled Times, Jay Block helps you approach yourjob transition strategicallynot as a one-time search, but as a campaign of discovery throughwhich you'll achieve your career objectives. Follow his easy five-step process to: Manage the fear that comes with change Carefully define your goals Market yourself with a value-focused resume and other innovative transition tools Take action and enjoy conducting your job transition campaignBlock's proven method is the only way to truly seize control of your future, land the job you want,and earn the pay you deserve.

Author Biography

Jay A. Block, an internationally certifiedcareer coach, cofounded the Professional Association ofResume Writers. He has written numerous job-huntingbooks, including the bestselling 101 Best Cover Letters, 101Best Resumes, and 101 More Best Resumes.

Table of Contents

Foreword
i. Introduction
ii. What You Need to Know Before We Start

Chapter 1: How to Ride the Emotional Roller Coaster: Manage Fear and Emotions When Adversity Affects Your World

Chapter 2: Defining Your Goal - If You Don’t Know Where You’re Going; You Won’t Get There

Chapter 3: Value-Based Resumes and Self-Marketing Tools

Chapter 4: Create a Strategic Action Plan: Don't Look East to Watch a Sunset

Chapter 5: Taking Action: If You Don't Blow Your Own Horn, No One Will Hear You