Get Hired!: 20 Steps to Your First Professional Job

by Mara Braverman

Overview

Overview - Searching for your first professional job? Do you know how to find the majority of job openings, which are not advertised? Are you confident your resume will convince employers to interview you? Are you ready for tough interview questions, such as what salary you want? Or do you feel unsure of yourself and worried that you won't find a job?

What This Book Will Do for You

Get Hired! will lead you through the key steps in your job search, including:
• Finding hidden job openings
• Resume writing that demonstrates the skills employers want most
• Writing an impressive cover letter
• Being prepared and confident for the job interview
• Handling the difficulties of a phone interview

"Get Hired! is the college course we all wish we had, the one that reveals the secrets of successful job hunting." Sue Lugli, Professor of Marketing and Economics, Middlesex Community College, Connecticut

The Secrets of Success

Successful job hunters know they need to pay attention to every part of the job search. For example, do you know how to:
• Prove you're the person to hire, no matter what questions the interviewer asks?
• Sound like a professional during the job interview?
• Match your facial expressions and body language to your words?
• Use a thank you letter to help you stand out from other applicants?

"The book helps build your confidence, so that you interview well and present your best image regardless of your career aspirations." Barry Dunkin, Career Consultant/Counselor/Coach, Baltimore, MD

Feel More Confident

Because this book is broken into 20 steps, you can focus on what you need to do today, tomorrow, and the day after. As a result, you can feel confident that you're doing everything you need to do.

Each chapter is short and easy to read, yet packed with information and advice. In the book, you'll find:
• Instructions on how to write a resume, cover letter, and job reference list
• Sample interview questions with recommended answers
• Simple ways to reduce nervousness and feel calmer
• Techniques that build confidence
• Links to dozens of free online resources for more information

I know you'll find this book valuable, so I'm offering something extra. If you are one of the first 5 people to post a review, you will receive a free evaluation of your resume and cover letter.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940150061880
Publisher:	Succeed At Work, LLC
Publication date:	01/08/2015
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

As an author and college professor, Mara Braverman guides young adults toward career success. She teaches communications and English at Goodwin College and communications online for Post University, both in Connecticut. She earned her law degrees and a master's of public administration from the University of Southern California.

Previously, Mara worked in journalism, marketing, and public relations. Her career took her into many industries, including financial services and health care. She has won awards for her work from the State Bar of California, the Public Relations Society of America, and other groups.

Succeed At Work Press publishes Mara's books. Visit .

Editorial Reviews

"Get Hired! is the college course we all wish we'd had, the one that reveals the secrets of successful job hunting."

Professor of Marketing and Economics, Middlesex Community College, Connecticut - Sue Lugli

"Mara Braverman's guidelines for workplace readiness are practical, concise, easy to understand and simple to follow. Even those of us who have had successful careers can benefit from the tips and tasks she presents."

Co-Founder and Co-Executive Director of the National Coalition of Girls' Schools - Whitney Ransome