Get a Better Job the Lazy Way

by Susan Ireland

• ISBN13: 9780028633992
• ISBN10: 0028633997
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-07-01
• Publisher: Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated

Summary

We know you're not lazy. In fact, you're actually very busy! Your job alone makes your life hectic (and miserable)--the crazy deadlines, overbearing boss, pathetic salary. But with all you have to do at the office, who has time to job hunt? Your guilt is building, however, as you watch your colleagues snatch up your dream job.

Table of Contents

GET A BETTER JOB...WITHOUT A LOT OF WORK! You've been telling yourself for how long that you'd get a better job? If you'd known what a snap it is to get a new and satisfying job The Lazy Way you'd have done it long ago. Well, no sense crying over you- know-what--let's get to it!	XI
Part 1 A Strategy That Works PDQ	1	(32)
CHAPTER 1: SHARP JOB-SEARCH TOOLS With the right tools you'll cut the work and stress of your job search to a minimum.	3	(12)
CHAPTER 2: THE MOST EFFICIENT GAME PLAN A simple game plan will make your job search so efficient it will seem effortless!	15	(18)
Part 2 Timesaving Job-Search Tips	33	(50)
CHAPTER 3: COUCH-POTATO CAREER COUNSELING If your career is floundering, get ready to uncover your hidden talents and figure out how to get paid for them.	35	(16)
CHAPTER 4: READY-TO-GO INFO INTERVIEWS Discover this little-known technique for exploring a career change while having a lot of fun.	51	(14)
CHAPTER 5: THE OVERNIGHT ONLINE JOB HUNT Your better job could be just a click away. Find out where to get the hottest job leads online.	65	(18)
Part 3 The Hassle-Free Job Hunt	83	(204)
CHAPTER 6: THE INSTANT JOB-MARKET PRO If the word "research" sounds like a chore, you'll be relieved to learn these laid-back yet effective detective methods.	85	(18)
CHAPTER 7: EASY EMPLOYER INVESTIGATION Getting the inside scoop on a prospective employer is one of the best ways to build your job-search confidence. And it's a cinch to do it!	103	(20)
CHAPTER 8: RESUME SHORTCUTS Resume writing has never been so painless! With these hints from a pro, you'll have a personal marketing piece that will wow even the toughest employer.	123	(22)
CHAPTER 9: HOT E-RESUME TIPS Don't let everyone pass you by on the Information Superhighway. Get your resume in gear for an electronic search with these easy tips.	145	(22)
CHAPTER 10: WHIPPING OUT A GREAT COVER LETTER A good cover letter can multiply the impact of your resume. And creating one can be as enjoyable as writing a friendly note to someone you know.	167	(16)
CHAPTER 11: FAST FOLLOW-UP THAT PAYS OFF If follow-through is one of your stumbling blocks-stumble no more! With this advice, you can't go wrong with your follow-up.	183	(18)
CHAPTER 12: NO-PROB JOB INTERVIEWS Going on an interview can be a piece of cake, especially when you learn how relaxed this meeting can be.	201	(18)
CHAPTER 13: SWEATLESS EXEC INTERVIEWS You won't sweat a drop in your executive-level interview once you've gone through the mock-sessions in this chapter.	219	(18)
CHAPTER 14: BENNIES FROM HEAVEN Armed with good information, you'll be ready for an intelligent conversation with Mr. or Ms. Employer about your compensation package.	237	(16)
CHAPTER 15: STRESS-FREE SALARY NEGOTIATIONS Negotiating is an art--one you can learn quickly with these tips from a pro.	253	(14)
MORE LAZY STUFF	267	(20)
A HOW TO GET SOMEONE ELSE TO DO IT Why spend precious time doing something that someone else can do for you? Check out this list of professionals who really know their stuff and are ready to give you a hand.	269	(4)
B IF YOU REALLY WANT MORE, READ THESE Do you have an insatiable appetite for information? If so, see what books and Web sites are listed here to increase your knowledge about job hunting.	273	(8)
C IF YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT IT MEANS, LOOK HERE If you want to talk like a smart job hunter, you need to know the lingo. This glossary is filled with terms you're apt to run into on your job search.	281	(4)
D IT'S TIME FOR YOUR REWARD	285	(2)
WHERE TO FIND WHAT YOU'RE LOOKING FOR	287