Your Job Search Partner A 10-Day, Step-by-Step, Opportunity Producing Job Search Guide

by Cage, Cheryl

• ISBN13: 9780971426603
• ISBN10: 0971426600
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-12-01
• Publisher: Aviation Supplies & Academics

Summary

This job search planning and implementation guide covers topics such as cultivating a positive attitude, organising a workspace, networking, and writing and designing job search and application documents.

Table of Contents

Before We Begin	1	(2)
Allow Me to Introduce Myself: Your Job Search Partner	3	(2)
The Logic of The 10 Day Job Search Plan	5	(4)
Your Attitude	9	(22)
Morning: Critique	9	(10)
Afternoon: Cultivate	19	(12)
Get Organized	31	(12)
Workspace	31	(3)
Opportunity Lists	34	(6)
More Creative Thinking	40	(3)
Understanding the Interviewing Process and Self-Evaluation	43	(20)
The Interview Process	43	(5)
Self-Evaluation	48	(10)
Problem Areas	58	(5)
Company Research and Job Skills Enhancement	63	(6)
Company Research	63	(3)
Job Skills Enhancement	66	(3)
Paperwork Portrait	69	(8)
Information Collection	71	(3)
Write Your Resume	74	(3)
Opportunity List Letters	77	(12)
Sample Letters	78	(11)
19 Common Mistakes and 17 Common Concerns	89	(16)
19 Common Mistakes	89	(6)
17 Common Concerns	95	(10)
Your Physical Presentation	105	(6)
Attire	106	(3)
Mock Interview	109	(2)
Implement Your Plan	111	(4)
Day Ten Activities	111	(1)
Daily Planning Example	112	(3)
A Final Comment	115	(2)
Before/During/After Checklist	117	(2)
Appendix I: Information Resources	119	(4)
Internet Sites	119	(2)
Federal and State Agencies	121	(1)
Your Own Business	122	(1)
Appendix II: Skills Assessment	123	(8)
Cage Consulting Products and Services	131