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This guide covers every aspect of applying for and getting a job from the perspective of a student just about to enter the job market. 70 different activities for students are included, in addition to sample application forms and other documents. Case studies feature throughout the book. ... Read more

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Dr. Fox offers a thorough revision of this valuable reference that gives advice on the crucial strategy of networking, the best interviewing techniques, self-management skills, and more. ... Read more

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Still The Best Career Book I've Ever Read
Dr. Fox was at NYU when she published this book.It was a great help to me and many others of my classmates in the Graduate School of Public Administration (now the Wagner Graduate School of Public Service.)In 30 years I have not met an interview question for which this book had not prepared me.The instructions on resume writing are still sound, as are the suggestions for networking and an effective job search.It may not have all the new social networking buzz, but that is just commentary on the strong basic job seeking skills this book covers. ... Read more

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Describing women's place in the modern workforce, this book offers practical advice to women on how to get the jobs they want, in view of the likelihood of increased social and familial demands. It is intended for women jobhunters, especially graduates. ... Read more

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This guide is aimed at school leavers, university graduates or anyone looking for a career change. The author provides advice on how to approach the job search and gives specific guidance on how to search out - or create - opportunities, build a network of contacts who can help you, write CVs that get noticed, tips for effective and confident interviews, preparing questions to ask at the interview, and how to negotiate an offer. ... Read more

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Today's college students face a challenging job market requiring greater attention to job search basics. A new book, written in collaboration with students, employers, and university administrators, provides sound advice on how to best find and keep jobs.

What happens when two of America's leading career writers join the top online employment site for college students? They produce a unique job search book designed to assist college students and recent grads in finding jobs and launching new careers. Recognizing the realities of student job hunting - often lacking time, focus, and structure - the authors outline a step-by-step process for finding the perfect job within 90 days.

Authors of more than 35 career books, Ron and Caryl Krannich, Ph.Ds., have teamed up with CampusCareerCenter.com to produce the definitive guide to today's turbulent employment market. Former university professors and career advisors to millions of readers, the Krannichs draw on their many years of career planning experience as well as an active community of students, employers, and university administrators who participate in the popular CampusCareerCenter.com website.

The book begins with a pre-test of readers' knowledge, skills, andbehaviors for job search success - "What's Your Hiring I.Q.?" - thatsets the stage for the remainder of the book. Outlining a seven-stepsequential job search model, the authors detail the most importantaspects of the job search, including a rich collection of relevantexamples and exercises: skills assessment, goal setting, research,resume and letter writing, networking, interviewing, and salarynegotiations. Recognizing both the interpersonal and electronic natureof the job search, the authors carefully integrate the use of theInternet into a traditional face-to-face job search by revealingnumerous helpful websites for enhancing each job search step. Aspecial chapter on getting started on the new job includesobservations of recent graduates who share lessons learned about theirnew work world. A resource-rich chapter focuses on three employmentarenas of keen interest to college students: government, nonprofit,and international. A final chapter profiles 53 employers who regularlyrecruit college students and graduates for internships and part-timeand full-time positions. Throughout the book several college careercounselors give advice on what works best in the job-finding trenchesfor college students and recent graduates.

Filled with cutting-edge strategies, tips, self-assessment exercises, and advice from students, employers, and counselors, here's the ultimate college transition book. It speaks directly to students about what they need to do to quickly find a good job that leads to a career compatible with their unique mix of interests, skills, and abilities. The book no student should leave college without! ... Read more

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Run-of-the-mill
A bit disappointing, as it was just a re-hash of some very basic stuff.I would not recommend for anyone looking for a serious career self-intersts book. ... Read more

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Profession Comments for "Going for the Gold": "Going for the Gold"-this book is right on dead center! A well-written motivational career guide that is a must for those who are employed and unfilled or out of work and looking for a career. This book is produced out of experience from a successful person and will be of inestimable help for any reader who really wants to do more with their career. Such a book has power-the power to communicate innovative ideals, the power to change attitude and the power to simulate the will to personal achievement with a successful career. John Haley President Executone Wireless "Going for the Gold" covers all the basics. A straightforward, how-to approach for conducting a job search from beginning to end. This is not just a book on how to just write a resume and answer interviewing questions, but presents a perspective of the job search process from the viewpoints of the candidate, employer and professional recruiter. Well worth reading. Richard E. Phillips Vice President, Human Resources(Ret) Dayton Walther Corporation ... Read more

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Found my job
I read the book...well-written and a very easy read.Many useful ideas for networking and really grasping the job that you want.Have used many of these ideas.Shared book with friends needing a job..It really works!! ... Read more

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Finding a job may be the hardest, most frustrating, and ego-bruising work you ever do. Depending on how you approach the process, it also can be an extremely educational, exciting, and exhilarating experience. This unique book presents 150 job hunting tips that are applicable to most job seekers, regardless of their backgrounds.

Organized around a seven-step sequential job search, individual chapters include revealing tips on:
Assessing interests, skills, and abilities
Developing a career objective
Completing applications
Networking for information, advice, and referrals
Conducting a successful job search
Writing resumes and letters
Doing follow-ups and following through
Researching jobs and employers
Interviewing for jobs
Negotiating salaries and terms of employment

Filled with cutting-edge career advice, quizzes, websites, and examples, here's the book that tells it like it is from the job search trenches. Follow the many tips outlined in this book and you should be able to quickly energize your job search by focusing on those activities that have the greatest impact on getting job interviews and offers. You will join thousands of others who have found their dream job through the methods outlined in this book. ... Read more

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Not so hot book.......
You would be better off going on careerbuilder and searching their job articles. This book does have a few useful tips, but there is nothing in there that I haven't heard before.

What really got on my nerves is that this book is packed with annoying yes/no quizzes which upon completion, require you to purchase another one of the author's books to solve your problem.

Another complaint I have is about the language; there are several times where the author uses the word "stupid" in reference to the reader. Amazing. You have people who are down and out, shelling out their hard earned cash to get help from your book and you want to tell them, "Don't be stupid on your resume." Obviously I am not a stupid person if I have the initiative to help myself.

No wonder I can't sell this book back!

An organized seven-step job search provides all the basics
Finding a job is tough enough without having to overcome a background with less than sterling qualities, so don't forget to place Job Hunting Tips For People With Hot And Not-So-Hot Backgrounds: 150 Smart Tips That Can Change Your Life on your reading list. Learn how to conduct a job search which shows up strengths and downplays weaknesses with this gathering of 150 tips from the experiences of both job seekers and employers. An organized seven-step job search provides all the basics.
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This self-study guide makes full use of open-learning style activities to guide undergraduates and recent graduates through the job hunting process. The author offers clear and practical advice to help students find their first job. 70 practical reader activities are included, together with sample application forms, CVs and other documents. ... Read more

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A useful tool for the job hunter
This is an excellent book.The author has done a great job in pulling together the elements which spell success in the quest for employment.I recommend it.

Wayne D. Ford, Ph.D., author of "The Accelerated JobSearch"docwifford@msn.com

Very Helpful for everyone!
Great Book! It gave me insights to things like which questions to ask an interviewer, attitude (I'm checking out the place of employment too), and original practice questions. ... Read more