Job Search Manual

A Free Internet Resource from SunRaye Enterprises

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Part 1. Introduction

Part 2. Unemployment Roller Coaster

THE COPING BRIDGE (E)

Part 3. Developing a Plan of Action

Part 4. Know Thyself

Part 5 - The Successful Resume

A. TYPES OF RESUMES
B. ACCOMPLISHMENTS
C. DRAFTING VARIOUS TYPES OF RESUMES
D. REFERENCES
E. COVER LETTERS
F. JOB SEEKER'S CALLING CARD
- 1. Elements of the JSCC
- 2. When to Use Your JSCC

Part 6. Job Search Strategies

A. THE HIDDEN JOB MARKET
B. RATING THE STRATEGIES
C. WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR JOB SEARCH
D. CONTACTS
E. RESEARCH AND DIRECT APPROACH USING CONTACTS
- 1. Developing a List
- 2. Making the Approach
- 3. Developing Key Contacts
F. APPLYING DIRECTLY WITHOUT RESEARCH
G. SCHOOL/COLLEGE PLACEMENT OFFICES
H. ANSWERING ADS IN NEWSPAPERS
- 1. Which Ads to Respond To
- 2. Devising the Cover Letter
- 3. Keep Records
- 4. Telephone Follow-up of Ads or Referrals
I. EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES
- 1. General Points
- 2. The Way They Work
- 3. How to Work Effectively With Them
J. MASS MAILINGS OF RESUMES

Part 7. Telephone Techniques

A. PRESENTATION STYLE

Part 8. Information Interviews

Part 9. The Job Interview

A. THE RISKS
- 1. For You
- 2. For the Decision-Maker
B. AGENDAS
- 1. Your Agenda
- 2. Interviewer's Agenda:
- 3. Subjective/Intangible Criteria
C. PREPARATION
- 1. Anticipate the agenda
- 2. Provide pertinent information
- 3. Research the Company
- 4. Develop Presentation Material
D. EFFECTIVE INTERVIEWS
- 1. Physical Behaviour:
- 2. Taking the Lead
  - a. How to ask the one question that puts you and the Decision-Maker on the same side.
  - b. How to listen to answers and record them
  - c. The Process
  - d. How to negotiate criteria you can't meet
  - e. Frequently Asked Questions
E. IF NO IMMEDIATE JOB IS AVAILABLE
- 1. Other Job Leads
- 2. Part-time Job
- 3. Call Back
F. FOLLOW UP
- 1. Interview Overview
- 2. Getting more than a rejection
G. SALARY NEGOTIATIONS
H. THE JOB OFFER

APPENDICES

WORKSHEETS

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