Working in your major : how to find a job when you graduate / Mary E. Ghilani.
Ghilani, Mary E., 1958-
2012
HF5382.7 .G45 2012 (Mapit)
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Title Working in your major : how to find a job when you graduate / Mary E. Ghilani.
Author Ghilani, Mary E., 1958-
ISBN 9781440803116 (alk. paper)
1440803110 (alk. paper)
9781440828775 (pbk : alk. paper)
1440828776 (pbk : alk. paper)
Imprint Santa Barbara, Calif. : Praeger, c2012.
Language English
Description xi, 234 p. ; 25 cm.
Call Number HF5382.7 .G45 2012
Dewey Decimal Classification 650.14
Summary Working in Your Major: How to Find a Job When You Graduate tackles a daunting problem faced by many new grads-successfully finding a job in their area of study after graduation. The book begins by exploring the options available to college graduates and then details effective methods for finding the right job openings; promoting themselves in the job market; acing interviews, both in person and over the phone; and succeeding on the job in their career field. The author highlights the critical factors in every step of the job-hunting process, including searching for openings in your major, using social media, communicating college experience on a resume, understanding what employers are seeking, preparing for employment testing, choosing the right job offer, and thriving in your profession. It provides specific information for job seekers with specific areas of study, enabling new grads to successfully navigate the hiring culture unique to their college major, be it in a technical field or the fine arts.
Bibliography, etc. Note Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Acknowledgments
Introduction
Job search 101
Tell me about yourself
Create a results-based, value added resume
Where to look for job openings
The importance of social networking
What employers are looking for in your major
A word about professionalism
Be prepared for the interview
Interview like a pro
Choosing the right job offer
What to do when you can't find a job
Surviving your first year on the job
Ensuring marketability in the future
Appendix A: Examples of resumes, cover letters, and LinkedIn summaries
Appendix B: Sample job titles and potential employers
Appendix C: Sample interview questions
Appendix D: Job search related websites
Notes
Index.

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