具有权威性的求职书The Definitive Job Book

出版时间：2008-2  作者：Anne Watson  页数：264  

内容概要

There are few books available which cover the full job-searching, application, interview and negotiation process. The Definitive Job Book is just that – it covers every single aspect of job-hunting in seven chapters. Each chapter includes 'advice from the inside' interviews with HR and recruitment specialists and 'I've been there too' interviews with people who have successfully navigated the recruitment minefield. The Definitive Job Book Is an essential reference for anyone - from graduates starting out, to senior executives seeking a change - to the job-hunting process. You will need only THIS book to get the job of your dreams.作者简介：　　Anne Watson has spent the last twenty-five years of her career in the world of headhunting and recruitment. She runs her own headhunting organisation, Executive Focus Ltd, based out of Harrogate in Yorkshire. Known for Inspiring people and unleashing talent, she works with boards o management and executive teams of national and international organisations to help them define their strategic direction, and source and manage their recruitment requirements. 　　She has handled hundreds of assignments from board level down spanning the glove and cutting across all business sectors. In the course of that work she has interviewed thousands of people and has placed many of them in new positions. She has helped people with their career choices along the way, whether they have been made redundant or decided to change roles - she has even helped people move when they didn't realise they wanted to! 　　She has co-authored two books with Heather Summers, The Book of Luck and The book of Happiness. 　　After graduating from St Andrew's University with an MA Hons in Hispanic Languages and Literature, she joined the Immigration service in Southampton and Heathrow. She lived in Pakistan for two years with her husband Martin and now lives with him in the Yorkshire Dales.

书籍目录

ForewordDramatis persorae　The, recruitrvient insidesIntroduction　This is your personal head-hunting call　How this book will help you　Set the goal　Look at the process　It is not a job for life　The choice to work where you want　Start with who you are　Tools and resources　Talent spottersChapter 1: The Decision to Move　Result: Call to Action!　　Fed up with your job: you know you need to move　　Redundancy and coping with the shock　　Walking out on your job　　And if you were fired?　　The graduate　　The best job for you　　Practicalities to consider　　Facing the financial music　　The 'KevinJohnson personal business plan'　　Thinking of starting your own business　　The right job for you　　Jane Chapman's Who are you really?' exercise　　Identify your skills and experienceChapter 2: Your perfect CV and Cover Letter　Result: The perfect marketing tool　　You are unique　　The five stages of life　　The perfect CV　　No shortcuts　　The one that is too thin　　The one that is too fat　　The one that is just right　　The right one for you　　Creating a career data bank　　General rules for creating your 'perfect' CV    Truth - the golden rule    Technology to help you     Updating your CV    The e-mail address　　Spelling　　Common misspelt words on CVs　　Photo　　The leisure pursuit blacklist　　How old are you?　　……Chapter 3: Where and how to apply　Result: Target the job you wantChapter 4: High performance Interviewing　Result: You are seen at your bestChapter 5: Negotiating the best deal and managing the job offer process　Result: The right job with the right employerChapter 6: Self knowledge is the jumping off point　Result: Know how to make the best of who you areChapter 7: Resources you need to open up the best possibilities　Result: A Well-Informed & Effective Job Hunt