Landing a Job For Canadians For Dummies? by McCoy, Dawn;

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Publisher John Wiley & Sons
Date of Publication 30 November 2002

ISBN 9781894413480
Binding Paperback
No. of pages384 pages
Size 235x185x22 mm
Weight 704 g
Language English

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Finding a new job is an overwhelming prospect for most people, no matter how many times you've done it or at what stage of your career you're in. Especially in tough job markets when job seekers face tougher screening by recruiters, it's crucial to standout from the crowd in every way—from your resume to your interview. Whether you're looking for a job in Canada or outside the country, the right strategy coupled with expert know-how will give you the critical advantage to land your dream job. Landing a Job For Canadians For Dummies is for everyone looking for a job. Whether you're a newbie fresh out of university or a professional looking to change careers, you'll discover how to find your ideal job and create a winning plan for getting it. This user-friendly guide helps you: Decide on a career Develop a strong résumé Write memorable cover letters Research jobs and companies Maximize networking skills Land a job Explore how you can use computers, the Internet, and e-mail in conjunction with tried-and-true networking and follow ups to cast a discerning net that will catch the leads best suited to your skills and ambitions. Landing a Job For Canadians For Dummies includes unique coverage of these and many more helpful topics, including: Three big questions you need to answer Basic tools for your job hunt Three dependable résumé formats Anatomy of a cover letter The art of gentle persuasion Online job banks Ten big job-hunting blunders Exploring other options Four steps to an inspired interview In today's competitive job market, the way you present yourself to an employer is just as important as the skills and experience you bring to the table. Arm yourself with the tools and strategies you need to find your dream job and put together the winning package?résumé, cover letter, and interview?to land it!

It's hard to think of a subject area with a higher need-to-know quotient than landing a job (as distinguished from managing your job/career once you've got it). Job hunting isn't something people go about at a leisurely pace. There is often considerable time and financial pressure involved. And, it's a skill that's difficult to master. No matter how often we wind up having to look for a new job, it continues to be an overwhelming prospect for many of us. Job hunters need a book they can turn to that gives them the tools they need to land that job. Canadian job hunters need a book that does all that and addresses issues of particular importance to them. Landing a Job For Canadians For Dummies? addresses both of these needs, as an all-in-one job-hunting sourcebook for Canadians. The first part of the book focusses on the tools, or "Job Hunter's Skill Set," that every successful job seeker must have. It includes sections on: . Research skills (online and off) ? Resumé and cover letter-writing skills ? Interview skills ? Negotiating skills The second part of the book highlights key issues of importance to Canadian job hunters, such as: ? What Canadians need to know about Canadian employment laws and standards ? What Canadians need to know if they are considering working south of the border or overseas The book also includes a directory of online and offline job resources for Canadians, including a listing of Canadian and international online job banks, occupational research sites, self assessment sites, a list of Human Resources. Development Canada offices across the country, recruiters and headhunters, and much more.

Part 1: Job-Hunting Basics Chapter 1: The Road to Gainful Employment Chapter 2: What Kind of Job Do I Want, Anyway? Chapter 3: Getting Set to Pound the Pavement Chapter 4: Landing a Job (Without Losing Your Mind) Part II: The Right Stuff: Resumes and Cover Letters Chapter 5: Resume Formats: Finding Your Match Chapter 6: Developing Your Resume Chapter 7: Refining Your Resume Chapter 8: A Killer Cover Letter Chapter 9: Cyber-Resumes Chapter 10: Following Up: The Art of Gentle Persuasion Part III: Where the Jobs Are Chapter 11: Researching Jobs Chapter 12: Casting Your Net: Job Hunting on the Internet Chapter 13: Finding Jobs Online Chapter 14: Networking: It's Not a Four-Letter Word Part IV: In the Thick of It: Interviews and Negotiations Chapter 15: Interview Formats and Styles Chapter 16: Preparing for the Interview Cahpter 17: Acing the Interview Chapter 18: Negotiating the Job Offer Chapter 19: What Your Need to Know about Canadian Employment Law The Landing a Job For Candians For Dummies Dirctory of Job Resources Part V: Exploring Other Options Chapter 20: Finding Another Way In Chapter 21: Starting Your Own Business Chapter 22: Working Outside Canada Part VI: The Part of Tens Chapter 23: Ten Big Job-Hunting Blunders Chapter 24: Ten Soft Skills to Help Land That Job Chapter 25: Ten Ways to Stay Motivated During Your Job Hunt