How to Find a Job: Common mistakes and how to correct them

By Ralph Snider

The author, Ralph Snider, is a qualified, certified, and experienced career counsellor with more than 15 years' experience helping job seekers to find work. He is a professional member of the Career Development Association of Australia (CDAA), having gained a Graduate Diploma in Careers Education and Development from RMIT University.

How to Find a Job: Common Mistakes and How to Correct Them includes

- resume and cover letter writing, responding to key selection criteria, interview skills, and salary negotiation.

- discussions of job search methods and their success rates.

- 20 common mistakes job seekers make and how to correct them.

- tips, tricks, and pitfalls to avoid, such as managing multiple job offers, dealing with recruiters, and using LinkedIn in your job search.

- discussion of issues faced by immigrants, overqualified and underqualified job seekers, graduates, mature age workers, and people with a disability.

- chapters for job seekers needing career direction, on choosing an occupation, labour market information, further study, and changing occupations/industries.

- tips on accessing the hidden job market, enabling job seekers to network with colleagues and approach employers with confidence.

- strategies on managing the mental challenges of job seeking, including how to persist and deal with rejection.

The author succeeds in writing an easily readable, concise yet comprehensive guide to meet the challenges faced by today's job seekers.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0645505803
• ISBN13: 9780645505801
• Release Date: October 2022
• Publisher: Career Genie
• Length: 282 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"