Work It: The One-Stop, One-Hour Essential Resource to Jump-Start Your Job Search
- ISBN-10
- ISBN-13
- 9798592893650
- Pages
- 61
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2021-01-11
- Author
- Clementina Altamirano
Description
Change the essentials to get hired! Are you looking for a no-nonsense guide with easy-to-follow steps and recommendations to kick off your job search? This 1-hour guide is for you if you are: A stay at home mom or dad who wants to go back to work Returning from military service A new grad who needs to find a job Out of work and need a job search reboot Looking for a career change for the first time in years Short on time and need a reliable resource without fluff If you're looking for a job or a career change, starting your search on the web can lead to overwhelming amounts of information and resources. It's hard to know what's valid, what works, and what information will best serve your needs. For anyone who's been on the sidelines of the job hunting world for a while, jumping into a job search with the right tools to take action can mean the difference between finding a job you want sooner rather than later. This book provides actionable insights and how-tos that will allow you to focus your search by: Analyzing where you are in your life and what you want work to look like for you Rebooting your resume so that it highlights how you will benefit employers Learning how to network using today's professional social tool of choice Applying for jobs with focus and forethought and avoiding the application "black hole"Interviewing to your best advantage And a few more recommendations to help you land and succeed at the job of your choice. This book includes sections about how to choose a job or career focus, retooling your skillsets, resume writing, networking with LinkedIn, applying for jobs, interviewing, and negotiating an offer. In today's world, it's often those who know how to apply and interview that get the job, and not necessarily the top graduates or the ones with the most experience. Let this short guide be your jump-start to your job search and allow it to support you as you reach for success. In about one hour of reading, you can get no-nonsense, actionable steps to take towards your next job without worrying about worksheets or superfluous stories. This isn't a lengthy book filled with job advice that's trying to solve everything for everyone. This is a straightforward book filled with recommendations from a person who has been in your exact spot! As a former stay-at-home mom, the lessons I've learned can be your ticket to jumping into action towards your next role today.
