Endorsed by the Professional Association of Resume Writers Now that 70 percent of job searches are conducted online, and resumes are processed by computers programmed to scan for keywords, knowing the right keywordsor buzzwords associated with a profession, industry, or job functionand how to use them effectively has never been a more critical job-search skill. The most comprehensive reference of its kind, this powerful resume-writing resource gives readers instant access to 2,500 indispensable keywords germane to 300 careers in nine employment categoriesfrom business, the law, and health care, to the arts, education and mediaand shows how to use them effectively. In 2,500 Keywords to Get You Hired, readers will find: Keywords for hundreds of individual careers A complete listing of critical keywords for each career Boxed examples demonstrating how keywords can be deployed strategically in a resume Sample resumes incorporating keywords

This book/CD-ROM guide arms job seekers with advice on writing and formatting different types of resumes and surviving the interview process. It tells how to construct a resume in difficult situations such as a recent layoff, spotty work history, or criminal record, and offers tips on specialty resumes for IT professionals, self-employed job seekers, students, executives, and military personnel. Worksheets, case histories, examples, and a glossary are included. The companion CD-ROM contains about 30 real-life resumes in Microsoft Word format so that readers can edit them to fit their needs.

In the 2nd edition of the book, 'I'm in a Job Search--Now What (2nd Edition)' you will have a step-by-step guide for the job searching process. The book not only covers job searching strategies, but additionally gives information on how to be in a continuous process of career management. No longer are people climbing ladders in employment. Instead, they are on a ramp and need to constantly make strides to progress and maintain their position. The newly updated and expanded book provides 100+ resources and tips to guide you through the job searching process to help you stand apart from your competition. Included in the book: Goal Setting Personal Branding Five strategies for building visibility on Google to accelerate your job search since recruiters, employers, and companies Google potential candidates prior to contacting them for an interview Using Social Media platforms (i.e. LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Pinterest, etc.) in the job search process New section on Pinterest giving you information on the potential this hottest social media platform has for a person in a job search, including tips on how to use it as part of your career marketing plan Interview with Erin Blaskie on how to develop compelling content and capture quality videos for the new, emerging platform for video biographies, Google visibility, etc. Interview with Jeff Lipschultz, Principal at A-List Solutions and a recruiter, on tips for working with recruiters, getting your resume to the top of the pile, etc. Developing a targeted list of companies where to work Research tools to help in interviewing Interview strategies, including the questions you want to research BEFORE an interview to stand out in the interview process Networking Tips on how to customize your resume for different positions to demonstrate to the employer why YOU are the best fit for the position and much, much more!

This guide book offers a new approach and well-marked path to the construction an effective cover letter and résumé and lists steps to take to ensure that your profile is reviewed by both hiring managers and decision makers. Reading this compact volume is like getting inside the mind of a hiring manager. About Cover Letter, in addition to guiding how to construct a winning cover letter provides a number of sample cover letters for freshers to experienced persons for different jobs. On resume, it covers preparing to write your resume, types of resumes, how to construct & format a winning PDF resume, how to write skills in resume and, don’ts in resume. It should be required reading for every job applicant. The author presents the information in such a clear, concise, well-organized way. You will feel like an experienced friend is helping you through tricky territory in a very candid, yet patient and kind way. Writing an effective cover letter followed with a powerful resume is perhaps the most challenging part of a securing a job. 83% of hiring managers surveyed said they would hire a candidate who sent a strong cover letter. A bad cover letter, might mean that your application is going directly to the paper shredder. Your resume is your handshake, your agent, and your marketing department rolled into one, and this vital document is an indispensable asset that will expedite your job search and make a prospective employer pick up the phone. Whether you are applying for the first job, or you’ve been in the workforce for 20 years, a powerful resume will set you apart from the competition and introduce your name with the air of professionalism employers crave. Author is an ex Corporate HR Head, presently, a career consultant. He holds the qualifications of MBA, PGDBM, MA, PGD-HRD, PG-Training & Development. His 15 books are live on google book.

Lorelei Lanum leads you gently through all the necessary steps—from sending out the perfect resume to handling the inevitable rejections (and offers) that come your way—to find yourself not just a job, but the right job. Whether you just graduated college, lost a job, or decided to find a better one, you know that finding a job is a job in itself, and there’s no time to waste. With so much to get done and so many dead ends to face, your worst enemy—even in a tough economy—is your own procrastination. By following the simple step-by-step process outlined here, you’ll be able to get off that couch, increase your confidence, find the job you want—and start collecting those paychecks! With this guide, learn how to: • Plan ahead for a stress-free job search • Get yourself started • Perfect your resume • Scope out hidden opportunities • Impress your interviewer

THE PROVEN FIVE-STEP STRATEGY FOR FINDING THE JOB OF YOUR DREAMS! “If you are serious about landing a quality job quickly in today’s job market, this book will practically guarantee your success.” –Bob Burg, bestselling author of Endless Referrals and The Go-Giver “Jay Block has taken his place as one of the career coaching industry’s most innovative thinkers and contributors.” —Frank X. Fox, Executive Director, Professional Association of Résumé Writers & Career Coaches “A must-read for all job seekers in today’s highly competitive job market.” —Sherry Zylka, Associate Dean of Continuing Education and Workforce Development, Schoolcraft College (Michigan) “Jay has written a unique and highly effective book combining motivational techniques with job search innovation.” —Susan Leventhal, Manager, Professional Placement Network, Workforce One, Florida About the Book: In 101 Best Ways to Land a Job in Troubled Times, Jay Block helps you approach your job transition strategically—not as a one-time search, but as a campaign of discovery through which you’ll achieve your career objectives. Follow his easy five-step process to: Manage fear and negative emotions that impede success Carefully define clear job and career goals Create effective and high-impact self- marketing tools that make job seekers STAND OUT professionally Develop strategic, structured action plans that will become the job seeker’s GPS to their next job Take action and “enjoy the process” of landing a job in troubled times quickly and effectively Block’s proven method is the only way to truly seize control of your future, land the job you want, and earn the pay you deserve.

Reading this compact volume is like getting inside the mind of a hiring manager. It should be required reading for every job applicant. This guide offers a new approach to resume writing and lists steps to take to ensure that your profile is reviewed by both hiring managers and decision makers. Whether you are applying for the first job, or you’ve been in the workforce for 20 years, a powerful resume will set you apart from the competition and introduce your name with the air of professionalism employers crave. Your resume is your handshake, your agent, and your marketing department rolled into one, and this vital document is an indispensable asset that will expedite your job search and make a prospective employer pick up the phone. This guidebook provides a clear, well-marked path to the construction of effective résumés and cover letters. It is a quick and easy read; the language and style make it inviting, and it is chock full of information essential to every level of job seeker. The author presents the information in such a clear, concise, well-organized way. You will feel like an experienced friend is helping you through tricky territory in a very candid, yet patient and kind way. The book is penned by an ex Corporate HR Head, presently, a career consultant. He holds the qualifications of MBA, PGDBM, MA, PGD-HRD, PGD-Training & Develop.