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Genre/Form: | Nonfiction |
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Document Type: | Book |
All Authors / Contributors: |
Mary E Ghilani |
ISBN: | 9781440803116 1440803110 9781440828775 1440828776 |
OCLC Number: | 768800264 |
Description: | xi, 234 pages ; 25 cm |
Contents: | Job search 101 -- Tell me about yourself -- Create a results-based, value-added resume -- Where to look for job openings -- The importance of social networking -- What employers are looking for in your major -- A word about professionalism -- Be prepared for the interview -- Interview like a pro -- Choosing the right job offer -- What to do when you can't find a job -- Surviving your first year on the job -- Ensuring marketability in the future -- Appendix A: Sample resumes, cover letters, and LinkedIn summaries -- Appendix B: Sample job titles and potential employers -- Appendix C: Sample interview questions (by major) -- Appendix D: Job search-related websites. |
Responsibility: | Mary E. Ghilani. |
Abstract:
This guidebook contains what every college graduate needs to know to find a good job in their major, and it provides sound advice on establishing a professional identity, surviving the critical first year on the job, and ensuring marketability in the future.
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"Ghilani's tone is cordial and optimistic, and she utilizes personal pronouns and uncomplicated language as if conversing with the reader. . . . The book's usefulness extends beyond college students to job seekers regardless of age and employment situation. Summing Up: Highly recommended." - Choice Read more...
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