Introduction | p. xi |
John Henry WeissPart 1 How to Get a Great Job | p. 1 |
Introduction: "Beyond the Books" in Today's Public Libraries | p. 3 |
Chapter 1 Before You Begin | p. 6 |
Chapter 2 Researching the Job Market | p. 14 |
Chapter 3 Getting Down to Brass Tacks: The Ongoing Job Search | p. 21 |
Chapter 4 Writing Résumés Right | p. 34 |
Chapter 5 Crafting Effective Cover Letters | p. 47 |
Chapter 6 Mastering Twenty-First-Century Networking | p. 53 |
Chapter 7 Examining Potential Employers | p. 68 |
Chapter 8 Honing Your Interview Skills | p. 76 |
Chapter 9 Negotiating the Best Pay and Benefits for Your New Job | p. 87 |
Bibliography/Webliography | p. 98 |
Part 2 How to Write a Stellar Executive Résumé | p. 103 |
Preface | p. 105 |
Introduction | p. 106 |
1 Context | p. 108 |
Tip #1 Write for the FUTURE | p. 108 |
Tip #2 Know Your Target | p. 108 |
Tip #3 Know What Makes You Stand Out | p. 109 |
Tip #4 Gather Information First | p. 110 |
2 Getting Started | p. 112 |
Tip #5 How Long Should My Résumé Be? | p. 112 |
Tip #6 Résumé Tetris-What Order Should My Résumé' Be In? | p. 113 |
Tip #7 Crafting Your Résumé Header-Don't Use an Objective! | p. 115 |
Tip #8 Customize Your LinkedIn URL | p. 118 |
Tip #9 Use a Professional E-mail Address | p. 120 |
3 Content | p. 122 |
Tip #10 The Danger of "Functional Résumés"-and the Benefits of a "Hybrid" | p. 122 |
Tip #11 Create a Compelling Branding Statement and Summary Statement! | p. 123 |
Tip #12 Delete These Words and Phrases from Your Résumé | p. 126 |
Tip #13 Make Your Boring Résumé Bullets Sparkle! | p. 128 |
Tip #14 Focus on Accomplishments | p. 129 |
Tip #15 Tailor Your Résumé Bullets | p. 132 |
Tip #16 Should I Have a Skills & Interests Section? | p. 133 |
Tip #17 Should I Have a Separate Languages Section? | p. 134 |
Tip #18 Consider Including a Chart, Graph, or Testimonial | p. 135 |
Tip #19 "I" versus "We" | p. 136 |
Tip #20 Special Issue-Filling a "Gap" | p. 137 |
Tip #21 Special Issue-For "Older" Job Seekers | p. 140 |
Tip #22 Special Issue-More than One Position at the Same Company | p. 142 |
4 Formatting Your Résumé | p. 146 |
Tip #23 Why Care about the Format Anyway? | p. 146 |
Tip #24 Don't Use Templates! | p. 146 |
Tip #25 Don't Use a Column Format | p. 147 |
Tip #26 Keep It Simple | p. 149 |
Tip #27 Use the Borders Function to Create Lines | p. 151 |
Tip #28 How to List Dates of Employment | p. 152 |
Tip #29 Don't Format with the Space Bar! | p. 155 |
Tip #30 How to Create Distinctive, Professional Bullets | p. 156 |
Tip #31 Guidelines for Margins | p. 158 |
Tip #32 How to Use Page Borders | p. 159 |
Tip #33 Spacing (or How to Make Your Three-Page Résumé Fit on Two Pages) | p. 163 |
Tip #34 Hyperlinks Are Welcome-and So Are Word Documents! | p. 165 |
5 Cover Letter Tips | p. 166 |
Tip #35 Yes, You Need a Cover Letter! | p. 166 |
Tip #36 Three Components of an Effective Cover Letter | p. 167 |
Tip #37 Delete These Words from Your Cover Letter! | p. 168 |
Tip #38 "To Whom It May Concern" Doesn't Cut It | p. 169 |
Tip #39 Writing a Value Proposition Letter | p. 169 |
6 Technology & Social Media | p. 172 |
Tip #40 Google Results Are the New "Résumé" | p. 172 |
Tip #41 PowerPoint and Video Résumeé | p. 173 |
Tip #42 Beat the Scanners Part 1-Eleven Essential Résumé Keyword Tips | p. 174 |
Tip #43 Beat the Scanners Part 2-Formatting Tips | p. 177 |
Tip #44 LinkedIn-Savvy | p. 178 |
Tip #45 QR Codes on Résumés? | p. 180 |
Tip #46 Send a Hard Copy! | p. 181 |
7 The #1 Most Important Tip Set! | p. 182 |
Tip #47 How to Avoid Embarrassing Editing Marks on Your Documents | p. 182 |
Tip #48 Proofread, and Proofread Again! | p. 186 |
Tip #49 Get Your Résumé Out There! | p. 188 |
Tip #50 It Doesn't End Here. On to the Interview! | p. 189 |
Appendices p. 191 |
Appendix A Power Verbs for Résumés | p. 191 |
Appendix B 397 Favorite Résumé Verbs | p. 193 |
Appendix C Words to Avoid in Your Résumé! | p. 198 |
Appendix D Résumé & Cover Letter Checklists: Don't Skip These! | p. 199 |
Appendix E Services & Special Offers | p. 202 |
Appendix F Recommended Resources | p. 203 |
Appendix G Important Opportunities to Give & Receive | p. 204 |
Acknowledgments | p. 205 |
About the Author | p. 206 |
Part 3 Moving Forward in Mid-Career | p. 209 |
Introduction | p. 211 |
Part I Coping with the Ramifications of Job Loss | p. 215 |
Chapter 1 How and Why Workers Are Fired or Laid Off | p. 216 |
Chapter 2 Working through the Grieving Process | p. 223 |
Chapter 3 Protecting and Maintaining Your Savings, Investments, and IRA | p. 229 |
Chapter 4 Replacing Income | p. 235 |
Chapter 5 Insurance Matters: Medical and COBRA, Denial, Homeowners, Auto, Life, Disability | p. 239 |
Chapter 6 Safeguarding Your Reputation | p. 244 |
Chapter 7 Family Challenges and Solutions | p. 248 |
Part II The Process of Moving Forward in Your Career | p. 253 |
Chapter 8 Reshaping Your Persona and Improving Your Character | p. 254 |
Chapter 9 Defining Objectives for the Remainder of Your Career | p. 257 |
Chapter 10 Crafting a Resume and Digital Profile to Reflect the New You | p. 262 |
Chapter 11 How to Find Decision Makers and Hiring Managers | p. 270 |
Chapter 12 Where to Find Employers | p. 278 |
Chapter 13 Interview Rubrics for Midcareer Workers | p. 286 |
Chapter 14 Overcoming Objections to Your Candidacy | p. 301 |
Chapter 15 Negotiating a Job Offer | p. 307 |
Part III Finding Your Spot in the Workplace | p. 317 |
Chapter 16 Working for a Large Company or a Small Business | p. 318 |
Chapter 17 Starting Your Own Business or Buying a Franchise | p. 333 |
Chapter 18 Local, State, and Federal Government Jobs | p. 345 |
Part IV Reaching Out to Career Care Providers | p. 351 |
Chapter 19 Consulting with Career Coaches, Career Counselors, and Outplacement Services | p. 352 |
Chapter 20 Tapping into Faith-Based Resources | p. 359 |
Chapter 21 Moving beyond the Temporal | p. 363 |
Appendices | p. 368 |
Appendix A Major Convention Centers | p. 368 |
Appendix B Convention Center and Trade Show Spotlight | p. 378 |
Acknowledgments | p. 388 |