Job Hunting (Everything You Need to Know)

The only guide youll ever need to land the job you want. The jobs marketplace has changed dramatically in the last few years as old skills and industries have disappeared and have been replaced with new working environments, technologies and practices. Gone are the days of working for a single employer for your entire working life. If you are one of the many people now faced with the difficult task of finding a new career, or are trying to keep pace with a seemingly ever-changing job market, then this is the book for you. Direct, informed and very accessible, Everything You Need To Know About Job-hunting will show you how to acquire all the skills you need to find the perfect job for you. Covers every aspect of searching for work, from where to look for job opportunities and organising your efforts for maximum effect to negotiating terms when a job is offered Teaches how to draft a winning c.v. and make successful job applications that reflect your special qualities Packed with advice and tips on preparing for interviews and for coping with different interview styles Also features sections for older people, women returning to work and for those joining the workforce later in life after a phase of unemployment Includes a wide range of sites on the World Wide Web where you can find help, advice or even that ideal job If you only ever buy one book on job-hunting, this should be it!