Get Hired!

20 Steps to Your First Professional Job — from Building Your Resume to Proving You’re the Person to Hire

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

IPPY Award Winner Adult nonfiction informational ebook (Independent Publisher Book Award)

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?

"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

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

A Personal Note from the Author

I know how discouraging looking for a job can be, because I've been an unsuccessful applicant many times. But I kept learning how to be more effective at marketing myself, so I could be the person who was hired.

My work and perseverance paid off. I've worked in journalism, public relations, and marketing in industries as diverse as financial services and health care. Then I became a college professor of communications and English. My students all have questions about how to get a job—just like you do.

That's why I wrote this book. It will help you find job openings, teach you how to prove you're the best applicant, and give you confidence that you will reach your goal of getting hired for your first professional position.

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