Offers guidance on creating quality resumes that command attention, along with numerous industry-specific example resumes to work from.

"A killer resume gets more job interviews."

The newest edition of Martin Yate's New York Times Business Bestselling Knock em Dead features the most up-to-date advice available on recent developments in the job market. It also features advice on getting organized, getting interviews, and how to follow up on job opportunities, as well as what to do when layoffs or downsizing are imminent. And of course the Knock em Dead still features hundreds of great answers to tough interview questions! Every example in Resumes that Knock em Dead produced a real job. Many of the samples included were used to change careers; others resulted in dramatically higher salaries. Cover Letters that Knock em Dead has the final word on not just how to write a "correct" cover letter, but how to write a cover letter that offers a powerful competitive advantage in today's tough job market. In Resumes that Knock em Dead, Yate reviews that marks of a great resume, what type of resume is right for each applicant, what always goes in, what always stays out, and why. In today's competitive job market, candidates need to stand out, get interviews, and win job offers. Martin Yate shows them how!

Formerly published by Chicago Business Press, now published by Sage Negotiation and Dispute Resolution, Second Edition utilizes an applied approach to covering basic negotiation concepts while highlighting a broad range of topics on the subject. Authors Beverly J. DeMarr and Suzanne C. de Janasz help students develop the ability to successfully negotiate and resolve conflicts in a wide variety of situations in both their professional and personal lives.

Whether you're looking for a first job, re-entering the market, or planning a career change, the author's unique Target Job Deconstruction method provides you with a roadmap to professional success utilizing the latest job search strategies for the digital age. This new edition explains everything from building a keyword-rich online profile to social media networking to accepting an offer. You'll also learn how to : create resumes that get results ; maximize your LinkedIn profile for optimum discoverability; get the most out of career sites like Glassdoor and Indeed; turn job interviews into offers; negotiate the best salary and benefits package; and, manage a career and climb the ladder of promotion.

An expert guide to the answers that will get you hired! What's the surefire way to overcome the stress of a job interview and get the job you want? Be prepared! It isn't enough to be qualified and have a stellar resume--you need to ace the interview as well. The Everything Job Interview Question Book arms you with the best answers to hundreds of questions, including: What do you think this job offers that your last job did not? How would those who worked under you describe you as a supervisor? What do you consider to be your biggest weakness? Have you ever been in a situation where the majority disagrees with you? What did you do? What motivates you to go above and beyond the call of duty? Tell me about something you failed at. What about your current job isn't very rewarding? What does success mean to you? If I asked your current employer to tell us about your accomplishments, what do you think he would say? Based on what you know about this company, how will you contribute to it? Plus, you'll also find help with handling inappropriate questions, advice on questions to ask employers, and tips on handling remote interviews. This valuable resource provides you with expert advice on what to say--and what not to say--giving you the confidence you need to succeed and land the job of your dreams.

It's tough landing your first job out of school and starting that climb up the ladder of success in such an uncertain world. Here are the tips and strategies you need to make sense of the world of work, and weave your dreams into long-term success.

This guide to one of the nation's fastest growing industries gives jobseekers complete and up-to-date information on over 2,500 health care employers in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Detailed company profiles include address, phone number, contact names, positions commonly filled, internship information, and more.

The bestselling regional job search series for more than 20 years! JobBanks include company profiles featuring full company name, address, and phone number, contacts for professional hiring, a description of the company's products or services, listings of professional positions commonly filled, educational backgrounds sought, fringe benefits, and internships offered. Each JobBank also includes sections on job search techniques, information on executive search firms and placement agencies, Web sites for job hunters, professional associations, and more! See page 111 for information on current JobBank editions.