How to get a great job : a library how-to handbook /
Get a great job
editors of the American Library Association.
- New York : Skyhorse Pub., c2011.
- 172 p. : col. ill. ; 21 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Before you begin -- Researching the job market -- Getting down to brass tacks : the ongoing job search -- Writing rèsumès right -- Crafting effective cover letters -- Mastering twenty-first-century networking -- Examining potential employers -- Honing your interview skills -- Negotiating the best pay and benefits for your new job.
In our difficult time, or at any time, knowing how to find a great job is a necessary skill. All the resources you need for a successful job search are at your fingertips-and completely free-at your public library. It can be a daunting task, so here is expert advice on how to conduct proper research, build networks of friends and colleagues, put together a great resume, research industries that are constantly changing, prepare for an interview, negotiate a contract or a salary,and more. This could be the turbo-boost your job search needs.