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.
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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 of 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.
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Why do some people get head-hunted for the job of their dreams whilst others spend months searching, applying and interviewing with little success?
This is your personal headhunting call!
In The Definitive Job Book, Anne Watson, top recruiter and head-hunter for over 25 years, takes you through each of the key processes involved in any job move or career change:
- The decision to move - your call to action!
- Crafting your CV - the perfect marketing tool
- Getting the letter right - an invitation to interview
- Where and how to apply - target the job you want
- High performance interviewing - be seen at your best
- Negotiating the best deal & managing the job offer process - the right job for you
- Making the best of who you are - more powerful communication
With crucial insights from top recruitment insiders, CV templates to organise you, cover letters to inspire you, interview questions and answers to master and great tips on personal development and communication, The Definitive Job Book has all you need.
"We all need a kick in the behind now and then to make us look at whether we're going somewhere or are simply stuck in a rut. Anne Watson's inspirational and common sense book arms you with all you need. Essential reading"
Sheena Hastings, Yorkshire Post
"Recruitment is a science that has just been undressed by expert insiders - advice, tips, tools as well as what to avoid at all costs"
David Graham, President, Vanguard Sailboats (Laser Sailing)
"High performing businesses need people who raise the bar in terms of personal contribution. Read this and learn"
John Dargan, Chief Executive, Worldmark International Ltd
Inhalt
Foreword.
Dramatis personae.
The recruitment insiders.
Throughout the book you will fi nd words of wisdom and cautionary tales from recruitment insiders who will give you some insight on life from their side of the desk and what it means for you.
Introduction.
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 spotters.
Chapter 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 fi red?
The graduate.
The best job for you.
Practicalities to consider.
Facing the fi nancial music.
The 'Kevin Johnson personal business plan'.
Thinking of starting your own business.
The right job for you.
Jane Chapman's 'Who are you really?'
Identify your skills and experience.
Chapter 2: Crafting the perfect CV.
Result: the perfect marketing tool.
You are unique.
The fi ve 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?
Style find the right font.
References.
The devil is in the detail.
Name, address and contact details.
Profile.
Describe the company.
Achievements and responsibilities.
Time to get started: template CVs.
How not to do it real examples.
The CV 'dos' how to do it well.
Saving the file.
Chapter 3: Get the letter right.
Result: an invitation to interview.
What it looks like.
What it shouldn't look like.
Applying by post.
Applying by e-mail.
Letters you shouldn't send.
What the letter should look like.
Mobile telephones.
Response rate.
Chapter 4: Where and how to apply.
Result: you target the job you want.
Track the process.
Timescales and targets.
Managing the administration.
Industrious research.
Running your own business.
Becoming an interim.
Newspaper, magazine and trade press advertisements.
Web based advertisements.
Corporate recruitment sites.
Finding your way around.
Feedback and security online.
Trade press and professional bodies.
Job fairs, exhibitions and conferences.
Outplacement companies are they an option?
Agencies, recruitment companies and executive search companies.
How to respond to the head-hunter's call.
Talent spotters.
Working in the public sector.
Some of the differences between the public and private sectors.
Building your network and raising your profile.
The radar test.
Getting on the radar.
Building your network connections.
Find a buddy.
Widening the net.
Introducing yourself.
Graduates and networking.
Internet networking.
How to get in touch.
The meeting more golden rules of networking.
Create high volume and high quality job a...