Are you a creative person seeking more satisfying work? Do you want to make the transition from a job you find secure but soulless to a life built around your creative dream? Then look no further than this essential guide, written by a tenured professor who quit his job and pursued his dream as a successful "story merchant" and film producer. This book will show you how to: - Construct a life that fits your personal vision - Stand up against negative peer pressure - Redefine success in your own terms - Identify and control your conflicting inner voices - Find time to make your dreams come true... View More...
Shows job seekers how to craft answers to the 50 key questions interviewers ask. This book features an Interview IQ Test, interview skill-building exercises, and other interview aptitude boosting tools; and teaches candidates how to shape their experiences into stories that showcase their skills, knowledge, and personalities. View More...
How acting a little crazy and thinking outside of the box can get you the job you want Ever hear of a job candidate stretching out on the interviewer's floor to fill out an application? Or an applicant who sees nothing wrong with texting during the interview? Securing a job interview is a golden opportunity. The crazy-bad behavior described above will not net a job offer. Crazy Good Interviewing shows readers that crazy-good behavior, however, can make an applicant stand out favorably in a sea of mediocrity. Take the candidate who created a keynote presentation on his iPad to show what he cou... View More...
Nothing is more crucial to landing your dream job than a stellar performance in the all-important interview, that nerve-wracking final step to every job search. Extensively updated and revised for today's highly competitive employment market, this compact, concise handbook will prepare you for the most challenging and frequently asked questions you can expect to encounter. Following each question is a list of savvy, can't-miss sample answers, which can be easily modified to reflect your own experience level, skills, and qualifications. View More...
HR Director and "The Perfect Resume" author Dan Quillen shows readers how to prepare for and conduct the perfect interview for job seekers in any field This is the follow-on book to the author's "The Perfect Resume" book (Spring 2014). Once again, Quillen calls on his expertise as an HR professional (and as one who lost and found a job in the toughest economic environment since the Great Depression) to help his readers understand the New Economy, and how to find work when many cannot. He addresses the things readers need to do to secure an interview, and they will learn the key elements that ... View More...
In a book that can be read from cover to cover the night before an interview, Robin Ryan lays out the essentials for making a great impression on potential employers. Designed for all job seekers -- whether they're just starting out or moving onwards and upwards -- 60 Seconds & You're Hired presents sure-fire strategies based on current hiring trends, including how to: -- give the best answers to the interviewer's questions-- communicate that you are the right person for the job using Ryan's 5-point agenda and 60-second sell techniques-- ask the questions you should-- avoid common pitfalls th... View More...
"Robin Ryan has the inside track on how to get hired."- ABC NEWS If you are over 40 and struggling to land a new job, you're not alone. It's a whole new ballgame out there, so America's top career counselor has perfected a market-tested program to help you stand out effectively and appeal to employers amid age discrimination and floods of competition. In Over 40 and You're Hired , Robin Ryan draws on her 30 years of direct hiring experience, 20 years as a career counselor, and her extensive relationships with hundreds of recruiters, decisions makers, and HR professionals to give you the skill... View More...
In today's marketplace it is critical that you stand out in a crowd. --Eric Winegardener, Vice President, Monster Worldwide In today's tightening job market, the interview is a key stage. But too often in job interviews, candidates freeze and can't find the words they need to make the best impression. Now this clear, concise guide shows the best way to answer all the essential questions, such as: How do you get along with others at work? I value good support from my coworkers . . .Where do you expect to be in five years? Working for this company in a position of responsibility . . .What motiva... View More...
Land the job you want The interview is one of the most crucial moments of the job search experience and your chance to show your potential employer that you have what it takes to succeed in the position. In order to do that in today's highly competitive job search environment, though, you'll have to find a way to stand out from the crowd. Using his twenty-five years of experience, New York Times bestselling author Martin Yate has established a set of rules for job interviews that is sure to get you noticed. Instead of memorizing canned answers, Yate provides you with an explanation of the tho... View More...
Network your way to success New York Times bestselling author Martin Yate has helped millions of job seekers land the job they want. Now, he shows you how to use his proven social networking strategies to build your brand and market your skills across an ever-growing network. Today, most employers use popular social media platforms like LinkedIn, Google+, Facebook, and Twitter for recruitment. With millions of professionals also social networking, it's essential to create a brand that stands out. With Knock 'em Dead Social Networking, you can learn how to integrate social networking into ever... View More...
"Whether your concerns are landing the job you want, choosing or changing careers, shoring up job security, climbing the professional ladder, or owning your own business, Martin Yate's Knock 'em Dead: Secrets & Strategies for Success in an Uncertain World is the career book of the year. Bet on yourself. Read it."--Joyce Lain Kennedy, Tribune Media Services Finding a new job or a new career has never been more challenging. What if you could put your uncertain future in the hands of the global thought leader on job search and career management? Today you can Martin Yate takes you on a journey o... View More...
