Author: Colin Ortstadt
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ISBN: 9781731444240
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Languages : en
Pages : 25

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Book Description
Finding a good job can be a lot like searching for an elusive needle in a giant haystack. Despite one's skills and qualifications, very few people have mastered the process of successfully navigating their way to a new job. That's because the process is continually changing, and the strategies that were once employed by job seekers only a few years ago, have evolved and will continue to evolve to compete with the high volume digitized process that most companies now use to save time and money. A simple resume no longer suffices in this era of fast paced digital marketing. A job seeker must learn to effectively market themselves in order to land that rare interview which may eventually lead to a new job. The purpose of this book is to help job seekers find a job by assisting its readers in building an effective cover letter and resume, and after, helping them to prepare for the most common interview questions they are likely to hear.This book is intended to be read in one sitting, in less than 2 hours, and to be referenced as needed as you continue your job search. This book's intention is to inform you of the tools successful job seekers have used to land a job. All the information you need to know is in here, from writing a successful cover letter, to ensuring your resume is filled with the appropriate keywords to elicit a positive response. I cover interview strategies, as well as the most common interview questions asked by most employers. I even discuss crafting a proper "thank you" note to send to the hiring manager post-interview. Never sent a "thank you" note before? It's an important part of the process, and those that send a hand-written "thank you" note post-interview are more likely to land the job. This is a primer: a succinct, information laden narrative that covers it all. It's intended for anyone who is in job search mode, who has maybe been out of the game for a while, and is seeking a refresher course on how to put their best foot forward. I have spent the past fifteen years immersed in a variety of fields from medical to tech, real estate to government. I have changed careers at least five times, and am presently employed as a Job Developer for Contra Costa County Vocational Services in the SF Bay Area. I help clients with resume development, interview skills, and job search. In essence, I help people find work. Many of my clients have overcome barriers to employment, such as debilitating disabilities or psychiatric conditions. These ailments have taken my clients out of the workforce for some time. Having overcome these barriers, they are now ready to rejoin the workforce, but lack the proper skills and guidance to succeed on their own. It feels good to help an all too often overlooked demographic of people find meaningful employment. Now, I want to help others do the same. In the following pages I will hammer into your head the methods that successful job seekers employ to land a good job. While much of the landscape has changed, some of it has stayed the same. These are the core characteristics of a successful job search. It will take some hard work on your part, the job seeker, to implement these strategies effectively. But this book will do its best to show you the way. I hope the strategies in this book prove effective in your current and future endeavors into the workforce, and I hope the information stays with you as you navigate your path to a successful career. Best wishes on all your future pursuits.