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Denise M.D. Taylor. How to Get a Job In a Recession: A Comprehensive Guide to Job Hunting In the 21st Century
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. This book is dedicated to my clients, who enable me to do the work I love
FOREWORD
PREFACE
INTRODUCTION
Taking Stock – How is your job search going?
Getting a step ahead
Will it be me or you?
When redundancy happens
Don’t take it personally
So how do I start?
Think about how you will spend your day
Don’t retreat
Be an active job seeker
Look after yourself
Think about voluntary work
SECTION 1 - GETTING READY. Job search is a project and you need to be prepared. This section will help you to get organised, create a job search plan – with a downloadable file of forms to help you – be clear on what you want to do, and introduce you to different ways to get a job. CHAPTER ONE: CREATING A JOB SEARCH PLAN
It’s going to take time
Have you been unemployed for a long time?
Having Fun
Visit the website to download the additional resources:
CHAPTER TWO: GETTING ORGANISED
Commitment to the task of finding work
Plan your time
Personal support system
Create a filing system to manage papers and forms
Forms needed for an effective, well-planned job search
Job Search: daily activity log
Example of a daily activity log:
Daily review
References
CHAPTER THREE: WHAT DO I WANT TO DO?
Skills
Abilities
Interests
Have a clear vision of your future work environment
How would you describe your personal style?
Know your values
Putting this together
WHEN YOU STILL DON’T KNOW
CHAPTER FOUR: DIFFERENT WAYS TO GET A JOB
How do companies fill job vacancies?
Traditional Job Search – the advertised route (via print and online)
Recruitment Companies
The Hidden Job Market
Networking
Self-employment
Consultancy/ freelance work
Voluntary work
Internships
Multiple options
SECTION 2 - FIRST STEPS OF JOB SEARCH. Now you know what you want to do you can create your CV, create an effective LinkedIn profile, and be clear on the message you want to communicate to others. This section provides effective and easy-to-follow guidance to get started on your job search. CHAPTER FIVE: CREATING YOUR CV. Introduction
The Chronological CV
The Skills-based CV
Example CVs
Style and layout
Finalising your CV
CHAPTER SIX: LINKEDIN
How LinkedIn is used by recruiters
Using LinkedIn for research
Let's get you started
CHAPTER SEVEN: CREATING YOUR MESSAGE, THE PERSONAL COMMERCIAL
Now that it’s complete, you can use it in different ways:
SECTION 3 - FINDING THINGS OUT. Effective job search involves finding things out – through informal connections with people, fact-finding interviews and online research. This section provides effective and easy to follow guidance on how to do all three. CHAPTER EIGHT: NETWORKING, IT JUST MEANS TALKING TO PEOPLE
What is networking?
Why a network is important
Who is in my network?
Keeping records
Keeping in touch
Is it relevant to me?
Be ready to help others
People you know
Would you recommend you?
Networking – A step-by-step guide
Networking Questions
Why do some people find it difficult to network?
Networking example
Listen 80%. Talk 20%
Let’s see how Jo is getting on
CHAPTER NINE: FACT FINDING INTERVIEWS
CHAPTER TEN: RESEARCH FOR JOB SEARCH
When to research
SECTION 4 - TRADITIONAL JOB SEARCH. The traditional way of finding a job is to look for one that’s been advertised, and then to apply. However, this is the most competitive way of finding a job, so you need to create high-quality applications based on comprehensive research. This section will guide you in creating effective applications, cover letters and how to get the best out of working with recruitment agencies. CHAPTER ELEVEN: FIND AND APPLY TO JOB ADS
Finding job ads online
KEY TIPS
Other places to find job ads
Registering on job sites
Choose a cyber-safe CV
Short-listing job ads
Analysing the ad
A Suggested Approach
Make sure your CV matches the job ad
Applying for jobs
Online applications
Completing application forms
First steps to completing the application form
Additional information section (also known as the personal statement)
Competency-based application forms
Submitting CVs and applications via email
How to follow up
Why you may not get shortlisted
CHAPTER TWELVE: THE COVER LETTER. Why you need a cover letter
Top tips for your cover letter
Too many I’s
A structure for a cover letter sent by post
A worked-through example
Making an impact
Salary Questions
CHAPTER THIRTEEN: RECRUITMENT AGENCIES. What the agencies do
Making an approach
The reply
Follow up
Preparation for the phone call
Meeting the recruitment consultant
Head hunters
SECTION 5 - ACTIVE JOB SEARCH. Using CVs, cover letters and recruitment consultancies are passive ways to get a job. You need to be active, too, and do something different. Rather than wait to find a job, you can seek out opportunities. This is going beyond networking to being highly proactive. This section will show you how to make contact with companies, and introduce you to the many ways of getting found and to step ahead from those still using traditional methods. CHAPTER FOURTEEN: THE DIRECT APPROACH: TARGETING THE HIDDEN JOB MARKET
The Basics
Client success stories
Five steps to a successful direct approach letter
SAMPLE LETTER
Step 6: Follow up with a phone call
Getting past the gatekeeper
On the Call
Getting a meeting
CHAPTER FIFTEEN: BEING FOUND, BEYOND LINKEDIN
Using Social Media in job search
Google yourself
Do you have the right reputation?
Ditch the digital dirt
Can they really find my secrets?
The top three social media sites are
Get started
LinkedIn
Twitter
FaceBook
Would you be happy for your mum to read it?
It takes time
Have a consistent profile
Professional websites
Create a portfolio
A Visual CV
The Video CV
Create a personal website
Improve your presence – create a blog
Comment on other people’s blogs
Article writing
Amazon book review
Client example
CHAPTER SIXTEEN: TRY SOMETHING NEW
MORE THAN ONE CV
The Executive bio
The One-Page Marketing Document
Master CV
You may also like to consider:
Radical approaches
SECTION 6: SELECTION. The purpose of job search is to get to interview. You will have already undertaken extensive research to apply for the job. Once you get shortlisted you need to prepare for interview, psychometric tests and the assessment centre to perform at your very best on the day. This section is full of practical advice to help you. CHAPTER SEVENTEEN: THE PHONE AND SKYPE INTERVIEW
The Phone Interview
Skype Interviews
CHAPTER EIGHTEEN: INTERVIEW PREPARATION. Introduction
What is an interview?
Different types of interviews
Using the STAR approach in interviews
Interview preparation
Problem interviewers
Questions
Handling the salary question
Over to you … questions to ask at the end of the interview
A perfect close
CHAPTER NINETEEN: THE INTERVIEW - YOU’RE SHORTLISTED. Introduction
Your Preparation
Key guidance for the interview
On the day
The journey to interview
At the interview
If things go wrong
Post-interview evaluation
Contacting the recruitment agency
Second and third interviews
You get a regret letter
A reply to the regret letter
You’ve got the job!
CHAPTER TWENTY: PSYCHOMETRIC TESTING
Can you prepare for tests?
Will I get details of tests when I apply for a job?
Can I fail a test?
Preparation for an ability testing session
The night before the test
CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE: ASSESSMENT CENTRES
Before the centre, you need to prepare
On the day
The group exercise
In tray exercise
The written exercise
Presentations
After your presentation, you will be asked questions
Interviews
Often you will be asked questions to ascertain resilience
Treat each exercise separately
Conclusion
SECTION 7: KEEPING GOING. This final section will help you to stay motivated and review progress. Once you get the job offer, use Chapter 23 to ensure you have considered everything before you say yes. Finally, read about all the additional resources available via a simple signup online. CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO: STAYING MOTIVATED
Follow a daily plan
Avoid the negative self talk
Don’t let negative thoughts get you down
Dealing with rejection
Keep a positive attitude
Research
Are you doing fact-finding interviews?
Are you taking no as no?
CHAPTER TWENTY-THREE: BEFORE YOU SAY YES
So, before you say yes:
Make sure it hits all the right buttons
Before saying yes, ask yourself
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