Job Search Guidance
Job Search Guidance
Quick reading practical tips and suggestions for you to use to improve your odds and your mental health during the job search process. This book is broken down into several chapters that can be read in any order and each take 3-5 minutes. There are 200+ pages and it is organized so you can jump around depending on where you find yourself in the job search process. Available now on Amazon.
The Job Search. Whether you are just starting out your career or somewhere along the journey, it pays to look for suggestions and advice from people that have been there before. I have taken 30+years of experience hiring and being hired to put down some thoughts that will be helpful for you in your transition.
Chapters of: A Guide To Your Job Search
Section 1: Attitude
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 1.1: The Roller Coaster
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 1.2: Mental and Physical Health
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 1.3: Time in the Twilight Zone
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 1.4: Keep a Gratitude Journal
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 1.5: Volunteering
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 1.6: The Sounds of Silence During the Job Search
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 1.7: Do Something
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Section 2: Prepare
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 2.1: Controlling Your Story
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 2.2: The 1-Pager Executive Brief
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 2.3: The Personal Business Card
-             2.4: Resume’ or CV Essentials
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 2.5: Job Transition Groups
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 2.6: Seasonality of Hiring
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Section 3: Engage
-             3.1: Hearing ‘No’ and learning to like it
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 3.2: Networking
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 3.3: A Successful Networking Meeting
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 3.4: Keep a Schedule
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 3.5: Track Your Opportunities
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 3.6: Working LinkedIn
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 3.7: Top Job Search Websites
-             3.8: Unpacking ‘The Recruiters’
-             3.9: To Write a Cover Leter or Not…
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 3.10: Targeting Companies as a Strategy
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Section 4: Compete
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 4.1: Crafting Your Winning Experience Presentation
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 4.2: Preparation for an Interview
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 4.3: Conduct a Successful Video Interview
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 4.4: The Adventure of Face-To-Face Interviewing
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 4.5: The Questions You Should Ask During an Interview
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 4.6: Column Fodder in the Interview Process
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 4.7: Thank You Letter Following the Interview
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 4.8: Navigating the Request for References
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Section 5: Transition
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 5.1: Negotiating an Offer
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 5.2: Multiple Offers
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 5.3: Writing Your Resignation
-             5.4: Changing Jersey’s
-Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 5.5: Do You Feel Lucky?
Invest a little bit in yourself. I wish you all the best in life. A job is a key piece, but only one piece. Live long and Prosper!
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