HBR guide to your job search
2024
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Finding a new job can be stressful. Assessing positions and employers, meeting the requirements in a job description, competing with other job searchers, and submitting an application that will get noticed-each element comes with its own set of obstacles. And that's all before the nerve-wracking interview. The HBR Guide to Your Job Search is here to help. Whether you're fresh out of school, have been working for decades, or somewhere in between, this book offers you tips and advice for navigating your job hunt. You'll discover how to define what you want in a new role, find the position you want, and pitch yourself as a standout candidate. You'll learn how to: Identify your strengths and create a personal brand; ignite your network to find the best opportunities; write an attention-grabbing résumé and cover letter; prepare for and answer common interview questions; negotiate your job offer, from benefits to salary; and start your first day on the right foot.
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Boston, Massachusetts : Harvard Business Review Press, 2024.
Collation:
xii, 205 pages ; 23 cm.
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Includes index.
Contents:
A Framework for Structuring Your Job Search : from identifying your goals to using your network / by Mimi AboubakerJob Hunting While Working Full Time : split the process into four phases / by Elizabeth Grace SaundersGet the Most Out of an Informational Interview : know what you want to learn, and how you'll learn it / by Rebecca KnightHow to Reach Out to a Recruiter : approach them in a way that's mutually beneficial / by Marlo LyonsManaging the Emotional Roller Coaster of a Job Search : process your feelings and keep perspective / by Rebecca ZuckerWrite a Résumé That Stands Out : to start, tailor your résumé to each job / by Amy GalloTake These 4 Steps Before Applying to a New Role : connect your accomplishments to the position's requirements / by Carson TateHow to Write a Cover Letter : show you have the experience that the company needs / by Amy GalloThe Key to Landing Your Next Job? : storytelling : having a great narrative will make you unforgettable / by Janine Kurnoff and Lee Lazarus10 Common Interview Questions and How to Answer Them : "What are your salary expectations?" / by Vicky OliverFiguring Out If a Company's Culture Is Right for You : your values and purpose should align with the company's / by Kristi DePaulNailing a Remote Interview : technology and appearance are both important / by Amy GalloInterviewing Internally? Here's How to Stand Out : rewire the hiring manager's image of you / by Kelsey SchurerGet a Great Recommendation from a Job Reference : make sure they know what you want them to talk about / by Marlo Lyons4 Ways to Follow Up After an Interview : when to contact the hiring manager-and what to say / by Art Markman15 Rules for Negotiating a Job Offer : don't underestimate the importance of likability / by Deepak MalhotraStrategies for BIPOC to Negotiate Equitable Pay : racial bias puts some groups at a wage disadvantage / by Tutti TaygerlyManaging a Job Offer When You're Still Interviewing Elsewhere : five ways to navigate the tricky timing / by Marlo LyonsQuitting Without Burning Bridges : tell your boss first, and leave a good last impression / by Rebecca KnightWhat to Say in an Exit Interview : stick to the facts while being open and direct / by Rebecca Zucker5 Questions to Ask When Starting a New Role : whose support will you need? / by Michael D. WatkinsStarting a New Job Remotely : use check-ins with colleagues to learn about the culture / y Julie Battilana and Tiziana Casciaro.
ISBN:
9781647825935 (paperback)
Dewey class:
650.14
Language:
English
BRN:
460063
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penrith | Nonfiction | 650.14 HBR | Onloan - Due: 13 Oct 2024 |