Better Job Search in 3 Easy Steps

by Wright, Paul K.; Field, Ben T.

• ISBN13: 9780766815643
• ISBN10: 0766815641
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-08-20
• Publisher: South-Western Educational Pub

Summary

This practical and concise guide is a must-have for anyone looking for a first job right out of high school or college, reentering the job market, or changing careers. It offers a comprehensive plan for success with three easy steps: getting the job, keeping the job, and handling stress on the job.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Employment Outlook and Career Exploration	1	(6)
Introduction	2	(1)
Employment Outlook	3	(1)
Career Exploration by Occupation	4	(1)
Career Exploration by Interest Factor	5	(1)
Summary	6	(1)
Chapter 2 Developing Your Job Search in Three Easy Steps	7	(10)
Review of the SCANS Report	8	(1)
Step One	9	(1)
Information Worksheet: Personal and Family	10	(1)
Step Two	11	(1)
Evaluation Worksheet	12	(1)
Step Three	13	(1)
Job Search Plan of Action	14	(1)
Plan of Action Worksheet and Personal Notes	15	(1)
Summary	16	(1)
Chapter 3 Three Basic Methods of Job Search That Really Work Together	17	(12)
Check the Newspaper Ads	18	(2)
Networking and Contact by Referral	20	(2)
Networking Sources of Leads and Tracking Methods	22	(1)
Job Search by Research and Direct Contact	23	(1)
Company Information Worksheet	24	(2)
How to Increase Your Responses	26	(1)
Employer Quik-Response Form	27	(1)
Summary	28	(1)
Chapter 4 Good Interviews Get You Job Offers	29
Selling Yourself and First Impressions	30	(1)
Important Rules for Better Interviews	31	(1)
Difficult Questions in Interviews	32	(2)
Interview Record Worksheet One	34	(1)
Interview Record Worksheet Two	35	(1)
Summary	36