Whether you are looking for your first job after graduating from college or high school or you're looking to change companies or progress in your career, it is vital to know how to look for a job. Although finding a new job might seem challenging, there are many different methods to find one effectively and efficiently. The solution to your job hunting problems is not to send 200 more letters. In fact: - don't send any. - Don't hunt online. - Don't hand out your resume. - Don't allow yourself to be relegated to HR.

"In this definitive guide to the ever-changing modern workplace, Kathryn Minshew and Alexandra Cavoulacos, the co-founders of popular career website TheMuse.com, show how to play the game by the New Rules. The Muse is known for sharp, relevant, and get-to-the-point advice on how to figure out exactly what your values and your skills are and how they best play out in the marketplace. Now Kathryn and Alex have gathered all of that advice and more in The New Rules of Work. Through quick exercises and structured tips, the authors will guide you as you sort through your countless options; communicate who you are and why you are valuable; and stand out from the crowd. The New Rules of Work shows how to choose a perfect career path, land the best job, and wake up feeling excited to go to work every day-- whether you are starting out in your career, looking to move ahead, navigating a mid-career shift, or anywhere in between"--

Job hunting can often be the most challenging of jobs and this guide lays out practical rules for ambitious individuals, managers, and executives who want to ensure that their next job is a career advancement. Focusing on the applicant as "the product," this resource helps identify an individual's strengths, weaknesses, and achievements, and aids in determining a wise career path. From acing interviews to negotiating a package once an offer is secured, jobhunting secrets are revealed, including the "three Cs"competence, chemistry and capacity for growth.

"This generous and useful book strips away the shame and fear from a job search and can help you get past the resume and see a better way forward." —Seth Godin, bestselling author of This is Marketing If you’re struggling to find work in an uncertain job market, Next Job, Best Job by headhunter Rob Barnett delivers game changing strategies to get you hired now. For readers at any phase of a career, Barnett saves you months of wasted time surfing random job postings and uploading resumes into oblivion. His new process gives you the end-to-end tools to find the work you want. Rob Barnett is an innovator, a two-time entrepreneur, and a senior executive with five decades inside legendary media companies. As an advisor to thousands of job seekers and company heads, he is uniquely positioned to disrupt the job search industry. His inclusive platform is a life-saving escape hatch during the darkest hours of unemployment and an expert guide to the work you deserve. With humor, compassion, and a healthy dose of tough love, Barnett covers everything from the essentials of a modern job search to ageism, ghosting, navigating LinkedIn and Zoom, and mastering the voodoo of social media. Pivot from worrying to winning with inspired steps to: * Score perfect job interviews * Negotiate like a pro and get to “yes” * Rebrand yourself with a unique resume, digital profile, and killer cover letter * Ignite focus and restore motivation * Identify the best career path * Define the right job title * Get immediate replies and callbacks * Master networking * Banish self-defeating thoughts * Embrace success * Pay it forward New strategies replace ancient job search rules that lead nowhere. Rise above every other candidate with an empowering, easy method that finally works.

"The rules have changed! With economic uncertainty after COVID 19, as well as redundancies and unemployment on the rise, it has never been more important in New Zealand to secure strong and long-lasting employment. You may already have (or maybe think you have) the skills to gain a new career or win a dream job but if you are unable to sell yourself to a prospective employer. In reality, that potential is unrealised with most people. With sections on resumes, social media, preparing and sending impactful covering letters, the do's and don'ts in an interview, interviewing tips (both ZOOM and traditional), networking, direct marketing, salary negotiation and career goal-setting, this book is packed with information. The book also includes up-to-date tips and information about social networking, online resources and long-term career planning. Discover how you can stand out from the competition and receive more job opportunities and better value job offers than ever before. 'THE NEW RULES FOR JOB HUNTING' will help you to discover and identify personal key career highlights and assist in marketing your skills to potential employers. New Zealander Tom O'Neil has been a professional recruitment and human resources consultant for over twenty years. He is sought after for Interviews for television and radio commentary regarding employment and has articles about career development printed in a wide range of magazines and newspapers. He is a significant contributor to the bestselling career guide 'What Color Is Your Parachute?' which has sold over 15 million copies worldwide. Tom has also been the author of the bestselling book 'You're Hired', (published by New Holland) and is in demand globally for his workshops and public speaking. Gaynor O'Neil is a senior recruiter and works with Tom in their international personal development and resume writing businesses"--Publisher's website.