Resumes Don't Get Jobs The Realities and Myths of Job Hunting

Name: Resumes Don't Get Jobs The Realities and Myths of Job Hunting
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ISBN: 9780070691438

ISBN-10: 0070691436

ISBN-13: 9780070691438

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Authors: Robert Weinstein

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Resumes Don't Get Jobs explodes 16 of the most commonly held myths, platitudes, fantasies and fallacies about the job search - and replaces them with sound tips and strategies that get results in the real world. It is aimed at a range of readers, whether they are just starting out, picking up the post-layoff pieces or looking for a more rewarding and stable line of work.

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List price: $24.95
Publisher: McGraw-Hill School Education Group
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 256
Size: 6.25" wide x 9.00" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 1.188
Language: English

"The Times They Are A-changin'"	p. 1
Career Reality 101: Survival Tactics for the '90s (Me Seller, You Buyer)	p. 10
Job Hunting Is a Logical Process	p. 17
Mapping Out and Following a Predetermined Career Track Leads to the Emerald City	p. 27
The Best Jobs Are Always in the "Hidden" Job Market	p. 41
Aggressive Networking Is the Key to a Successful Job Search	p. 57
Super-Growth Fields Offer the Best Opportunities	p. 69
The More Information You Can Get Your Hands On, the Greater Likelihood You Have for Success	p. 87
The Candidate with the Highest Qualifications Always Gets the Job	p. 100
You Don't Stand a Chance without a Knockout Resume	p. 112
Interviewers Are Sadists in Business Suits	p. 139
Employers Are Autocratic Powerlords Who Know Exactly What They're Looking For: Ergo, They Hold All the Negotiating Cards	p. 165
In a Competitive Market, Job Seekers Have Little Negotiating Power. They Should Take the First Salary Offered and Be Happy They Got It	p. 181
A Perfect Job Means a 35-Hour Paycheck, Great Benefits and a Fat Pension	p. 198
Big Companies Offer Better Advancement Opportunities and Greater Job Security	p. 215
Success Is Guaranteed to Those Willing to Work Hard and Put in Long Hours	p. 231
You Got the Job, Now What?	p. 244
Index	p. 248
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