Job Seeking Skills Exercise Workbook

Much has been published on "how to get a job”. Numerous experts have encouraged job seekers with such statements as "You've got to sell yourself!” or "You need a plan!” Unfortunately, little has been written about how to lay out a step-by-step job search plan.

Neither of these two mentioned topics is easy since every job seeker, employer, job, and career field is different. Some methods work well for some, while some work better for others. In addition, the employment (or unemployment) rate has an effect on the job search.

The job seeker that absorbs the following information and then diligently and aggressively pursues the exercises outlined will be far ahead of the field in terms of planning, knowledge of the interview process, and ultimately, employability.

• IT'S HARD WORK!
• IT CAN REQUIRE MUCH TIME!
• IT WILL COST YOU SOME MONEY FOR RESUMES AND POSTAGE!
• THERE IS NO GUARANTEE THAT YOU WILL BE SUCCESSFUL!

However, if you choose to pursue the step-by-step process that follows, you will considerably improve the odds of your acquiring work more quickly and more appropriately for your interests and skill areas.

Chapter 1: Career Decision Making
Chapter 2: Goal Setting
Chapter 3: Geographical Preference/Budgeting your Money
Chapter 4: Personal Employability
Chapter 5: Preparing Your Personal Inventory
Chapter 6: Preparing Job Titles
Chapter 7: Preparing A Resume
Chapter 8: The Cover Letter
Chapter 9: Forming A List Of Potential Employers
Chapter 10: Job Seeking Methods
Chapter 11: The Application Form
Chapter 12: The Interview
Chapter 13: Courtesy Letters
Chapter 14: Analyzing Your Job Search Efforts

Entire Job Seeking Skills Exercise Workbook

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