Synopses & Reviews
From the founder of
Monster comes the definitive guide to finding a more meaningful and rewarding job.
Monster founder Jeff Taylor, with former editor-in-chief Doug Hardy, has written an upbeat, inspirational, and indispensable guide to getting the job you want in the new world of work. Rich with real-world advice from recruiters, career counselors, human resource professionals, and successful Monster members who share their job-hunting expertise, Monster Careers provides a step-by-step plan for carrying out super-charged job search from exploring new career options to writing job-winning resumes and cover letters, to mastering the interview and negotiating a job offer. A practical and passionate guide for any stage of your career, whether you're a seasoned professional or a recent graduate, Monster Careers is poised to become the uncontested job search authority.
Review
"Taylor guides readers through the new basics of searching for a job....He also offers sound advice in the realms of networking, telling a good story about one's professional achievements, creating a 'resume that sells' and much more." Publishers Weekly
Review
"An important wake-up call to the modern realities of the career jungle, with a boatload of practical help and tips for handling yourself on the hunt." Po Bronson, author of What Should I Do with My Life
Synopsis
Rich with real-world advice from recruiters, career counselors, HR professionals, and successful Monster members who share their job-hunting experiences, this book provides a step-by-step plan to carrying out a supercharged job search.
Synopsis
A perfect graduation gift, this invaluable reference is a companion to the site Web giant Monster.com, featuring interactive career tools, exercises and a complete assessment center.
About the Author
Jeff Taylor is the founder and chief monster of the world's leading careers Web site,
Monster.com. A visionary leader in both the Internet and careers industries, he is a frequent speaker at universities and high-level business conferences.
Doug Hardy, a certified job and career transition coach, was the editor-in-chief of Monster.
Table of Contents
Dedication and Acknowledgements
Introduction: Today's the Day
Part I: The New Job Search Basics
1. Never Settle!
2. Monster's F.A.M.E. Attitude
3. Job Good, Life Good!
4. Behind the Scenes at the Recuiter
5. People Who Will Help You
6. Who Are You?
Part II: Preparing Your Search
7. Plan Your Job Search
8. Build a Job Search Portfolio
9. Your Pitch
10. Create a Resume That Sells
11. Cover Letters and Cover Messages
Part III: Into the Marketplace
12. The Power of Research
13. Finding Opportunity and Creating It
14. Networking
Part IV: Landing the Job
15. The Job Interview
16. Negotiating the Best Deal
17. Your Transition to a New Job
18. Special Situatiions
Afterword
Resources
Index