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Landing a Job For Canadians For Dummies

Landing a Job For Canadians For Dummies

Author: Dawn McCoy
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 9781894413480
Published In: October 2002
Format: Paperback , 400 pages
Jurisdiction: Canada ? Disclaimer:
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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 wayfrom 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!

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

Dawn McCoy-Ullrich, M.B.A., is a business analyst, recruitment specialist, and professional writer based in Alberta. She writes a weekly column on Canoe Money, contributes regularly to Canoe Lifewise and BusinessWomen Canada magazine, and has been featured in Alberta Venture Magazine. In addition to being a college instructor in human resources and business, she has also been the online business and technology editor for Bella Online, a U.S.-based information portal. She is a certified human resources practitioner, who provides valuable insights for job hunters from an employer's point of view.