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Job Searches© Paym Bergson
- Lesson 1: In the Beginning there was the Resume
- Lesson 8: Now, how do you keep it? Do you still want it?
Lessons
Lesson 1:
In the Beginning there was the Resume
Introduction:
Your resume is probably the most important document in your business career. You have to realize it is not just a list of jobs and...
The Three Main Styles/Formats of Resumes
Slowly and surely, section by section, font by font.
What do you do if you are a Student, Returning to work, Changing Careers, One job all your life.....
Taking Stock and Inventory - Your accomplishments
Points to Ponder:
Lesson 2:
Now Do It!
Introduction
Now you have a general resume to work with, or at least an idea of how to create one. This lesson will focus on massaging the...
Do you really need an Objective/Do you really need a job
To Template or Not Template
Action, Action, Action
Square Peg into Round Hole: How do you fit in?
Write, Read, Edit, Write, Read, Edit, Write, Read, Edit AGAIN.
Resume Services: Pros and Cons
Not the final conclusion
Points to Ponder:
Lesson 3:
Cover Letters Made Easy
Introduction
While the Resume gives the full details on you and your experience, the cover letter helps sort and point out the...
What is a Cover Letter / Why do you need one?
Proper Set Up
Back to the Format
Points to Ponder:
Lesson 4:
Call for Action!
Introduction
Got that Cover letter with the changes? Good. Now re-edit it. Nope, not finished. Re-edit again – action words...
Doing It
The Hard Part
What They Say.....
Points to Ponder:
Lesson 5:
Job (shudder) Interviews
You feel like you are in the inquisition, and in a way, you are! Most of us at some time or other (me-all the time)tend to dread the Interview -...
Interviews
Be Prepared
They Called, and I have an interview!!!
Points to Ponder
Lesson 6:
Final Rehearsal
If you haven’t read the “Job Interviews for Dummies”, do so, or at least check out the various links to websites. THIS IS A...
How to Prepare for the Questions
Practice, Practice, Practice
Closing the Deal
Points to Ponder
Lesson 7:
Follow up
Your job in getting a job does not end with the interview. If you follow up and follow through, chances are you will GET that dream job!...
How to follow up
Keeping Track
Cold Calls
Points to Ponder
Lesson 8:
Now, how do you keep it? Do you still want it?
You’ve got it, now how to keep it, even if the company is going through a downsize.
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You got the job! Now, how to keep it?
Do you still want that dream job?
Attitude
Final Discussion
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