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Getting the Job You Want After 50 For Dummies


Getting the Job You Want After 50 For Dummies


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von: Kerry E. Hannon

15,99 €

Verlag: Wiley
Format: PDF
Veröffentl.: 11.08.2015
ISBN/EAN: 9781119022862
Sprache: englisch
Anzahl Seiten: 368

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<p><b>Your guide to navigating today's workplace and snagging that perfect job</b></p> <p>Whether you're searching for a new job by choice or necessity, consider this book your life raft. You'll find all the resources you need to job-hunt—from building an online presence and revitalizing your résumé to negotiating a salary and landing that job!</p> <ul> <li><b>The power of people</b> — harness the power of the people you know — friends and family, former colleagues, social media contacts, and more — to network your way to your next job</li> <li><b>Mirror, mirror on the wall</b> — rehab your résumé and cover letter, build a positive online presence, acquire social media street smarts, and market yourself on LinkedIn</li> <li><b>Hang your own shingle</b> — join the growing ranks of the self-employed with advice on launching your own business, working as a freelancer, turning a hobby into a profit, and cashing in on your natural gifts</li> <li><b>Scope it out</b> — discover which jobs are in demand and expected to grow, what they pay, and whether you're qualified</li> </ul>
<p>Introduction 1<br /><br /> <b>Part I: Getting Started with Finding a Job After 50 5</b></p> <p>Chapter 1: Scoping Out Your Prospects 7</p> <p>Chapter 2: Using Skills to Your Advantage 31</p> <p>Chapter 3: Harnessing the Power of Other People 47</p> <p>Chapter 4: Tackling Common Financial Issues 69<br /><br /> <b>Part II: Launching Your Job Search 85</b></p> <p>Chapter 5: Scoping Out Promising Job Markets 87</p> <p>Chapter 6: Joining the Growing Ranks of the Self‐Employed 115</p> <p>Chapter 7: Dealing with Special Circumstances 141<br /><br /> <b>Part III: Marketing Yourself 155</b></p> <p>Chapter 8: Rehabbing Your Résumé and Cover Letter 157</p> <p>Chapter 9: Creating a Strong Online Presence 179</p> <p>Chapter 10: Marketing Yourself on LinkedIn 205</p> <p>Chapter 11: Clearing the Application Hurdle 229<br /><br /> <b>Part IV: Taking the Stage: The Interview and Its Aftermath 241</b></p> <p>Chapter 12: Prepping for a Job Interview 243</p> <p>Chapter 13: Acing Your Job Interview 263</p> <p>Chapter 14: Negotiating for What You Want 279<br /><br /> <b>Part V: The Part of Tens 299</b></p> <p>Chapter 15: Ten Great Jobs for Workers Over 50 .301</p> <p>Chapter 16: Ten Common Interview Questions Answered 307</p> <p>Chapter 17: Ten Steps for Career Changers 313<br /><br /> Index 321</p>
<p><b>Kerry Hannon</b> (kerryhannon.com) is a nationally recognized authority on career transitions and retirement, a frequent TV and radio commentator, and author of numerous books, including Love Your Job (Wiley/AARP), What's Next? (Berkley Trade/AARP), and Great Jobs for Everyone 50+ (Wiley/AARP). Hannon is AARP's Jobs Expert and a regular contributor to <i>The New York Times, Forbes</i>, and <i>Money magazine</i>.
<p><b><i>Learn to:</i></b> <ul> <li>Showcase the value you have to offer a potential employer <li>Perfect your résumé and interview skills</li> <li>Negotiate for what you want</li> <li>Snag your dream job in the age of social media</li> <li>Launch a whole new career or business</li> </ul> <p><b>Your guide to navigating today's workplace and snagging that perfect job</b> <p>Whether you're searching for a new job by choice or necessity, consider this book your life raft. You'll find all the resources you need to job-hunt—from building an online presence and revitalizing your résumé to negotiating a salary and landing that job! <ul> <li><b>The power of people</b> — harness the power of the people you know — friends and family, former colleagues, social media contacts, and more — to network your way to your next job</li> <li><b>Mirror, mirror on the wall</b> — rehab your résumé and cover letter, build a positive online presence, acquire social media street smarts, and market yourself on LinkedIn</li> <li><b>Hang your own shingle</b> — join the growing ranks of the self-employed with advice on launching your own business, working as a freelancer, turning a hobby into a profit, and cashing in on your natural gifts</li> <li><b>Scope it out</b> — discover which jobs are in demand and expected to grow, what they pay, and whether you're qualified</li> </ul> <p><b>Open the book and find:</b> <ul> <li>Ways to identify and market your most valuable skills</li> <li>How to use Facebook, Google+, LinkedIn, and Twitter in your job search</li> <li>How to clear the application hurdle</li> <li>Tips for prepping for an interview</li> <li>The top jobs for 50+ workers</li> <li>Ten steps for career changers</li> </ul>

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