What You Should Know When Looking for a Job in Today’s Marketplace, 2nd Edition
A Step by Step Approach to the Job Search A Field Manual For The Times
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As the author travelled the country promoting the 1st Edition of this book, he learned that the information proved helpful to most of those that are out of work and seeking employment, but felt that some groups of unemployed job candidates are in need of additional attention. It is for this reason that the book was expanded and a 2nd Edition was developed.
The goal of the 2nd Edition is to provide job seeking skills, tools, and techniques for everyone out of work and facing an employment transition. That includes those people that are having a more difficult time being placed and require additional skills specific to their needs.
The book now includes a special section for baby boomers not ready for retirement, and a chapter devoted to recent graduates seeking employment after completing formal education. Newly released military personnel seeking civilian job opportunities, and job seekers entering the workplace after years of separation will also find this book beneficial.
What You Should Know When Looking for a Job in Today’s Marketplace, 2nd Edition provides all of the previous information presented in the 1st Edition and is expanded to include all of the additional material as well.
Written in the form of a training manual that everyone can understand, the information in this book provides a complete process that will educate you in the skills required to land the position you are seeking. It assists you in taking control of your employment future and making those critical employment choices that are right for you.
FIVE Reasons for You to Use the Material in This Book: 1.The book targets the needs of senior and mid-management, supervisors, professionals, and other regular non-management personnel seeking employment. Realizing that every position in the workplace has value, today’s unemployment numbers move up and down the organization chain. It is our goal that all job seekers, no matter their previous position and skill sets, will gain from the information shared in this book. 2. The book is simple to understand, providing specific steps to follow. Each chapter is a building block that will assist you in landing the position you want. 3. The material is specifically designed to have the reader complete the exercises and use the examples as a template for creating the proper marketing strategy that will produce results. 4. The information is fresh, new, and on target for today’s job search. 5. Before publishing the material was first field tested. When you follow the course of action provided in the text you will find that the process works.
If you are serious about your employment future and are seeking that new position, this book will provide the knowledge, skills and techniques that will put you on the road to successfully navigate the job market.
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The Hiring Process: Yesterday versus Today
Years ago it was fairly easy to find a new position. Search firms would call you with a position opening and you could take your time selecting between job offerings. Or, friends contacted you with tips that a company down the road was hiring and needed people with your skills. All that you needed to do was to update your resume from time to time and everything fell into place.
Today we have a different situation: the marketplace is crawling with competition for those jobs. The time to sit back and think that a company will find you is no longer realistic. You need to put together a well-thought-out action plan to seek the job you want. This book will assist you in setting new goals and evaluating new career options. It will help you manage your job transition and employment campaign in a realistic, systematic, and organized way.
What You Should Know When Looking for a Job in Today’s Marketplace, 2nd edition shares effective job search methods and a plan of action that will assist:
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The book will assist you in setting employment goals and evaluating new career opportunities. It will help you manage your job transition and employment campaign in a systematic and organized way by providing you with the needed tools, skills, and knowledge that will ensure a successful outcome. Dr. Richard Wittmeyer relies on his thirty years of experience in talent acquisition, career and performance management, human resources, employment coaching and strategic organizational development in order to help others productively manage a job transition during these uncertain times. Job seekers will learn how to:
Despite today’s challenging times in the job market, there are still success stories happening every day as companies continue to look for talented people. The practical information and concrete examples included in this valuable field manual will help guide others to success by teaching a complete process that helps anyone take control of their employment future.
About the Author
Dr. Richard A. Wittmeyer, CMC, is an astute change leader with over thirty years of experience in human resources, talent acquisition, career and performance management, and strategic organizational development. He is a nationally recognized public seminar leader and President of Strategic Performance Solutions, Inc.