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Leer hoe je in slechts 50 minuten de perfecte sollicitatiebrief schrijft met dit praktische en beknopte boek. Een sollicitatiebrief is een essentiële aanvulling op je CV, en is een uiterst belangrijk document dat je kan helpen jezelf te verkopen en te bewijzen waarom jij de ideale kandidaat bent voor een baan. Inzicht in de beste manier om een sollicitatiebrief te structureren en een vacature te analyseren is van vitaal belang wanneer je op zoek bent naar de baan van je dromen. In dit boek kom je meer te weten over het belang van de sollicitatiebrief bij het zoeken naar een baan. Het bevat ook antwoorden op veelgestelde vragen, zoals of je hem al dan niet met de hand moet schrijven en wat je moet doen als je geen ervaring hebt, en handige tips om informatie over je potentiële werkgever te achterhalen, zodat je in een mum van tijd een nieuwe baan krijgt!

A practical, comprehensive guide to job search and interview success.Make your job search, interview experience and career a success with Get the job you really want. From setting goals to negotiating your job offer, you can discover all of the inside tips on how to secure that job or promotion, build your value proposition, online brand and CV.Uncover hidden interview techniques and ways to stand out to employers. Be sought after for your skills, experience, personality and the value that you add to the right environment.With over ten years'experience in recruitment, careers, and supporting job seekers, Erin Devlin goes behind the curtain and gives you the insider's guide to job search success. In a world where we spend more than a third of our waking week at work, why not make it enjoyable, engaging and fulfilling? Bring your skills, experience and talents to the fore and help your career take off.Don't just get a job. Get the job you really want.

Get the Summary of Richard N. Bolles's What Color Is Your Parachute? in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Original book introduction: What Color Is Your Parachute? is the world's most popular job-hunting guide, revised and updated annually with more than ten million copies sold. This newly streamlined edition features the latest resources, case studies, and perspectives on today's job market, revealing surprising advice on what works-and what doesn't-so you can focus your efforts on tactics that yield results. At its core is Richard N. Bolles's famed Flower Exercise, a unique self-inventory that helps you design your career-and your life-around your key passions, transferable skills, traits, and more.

What this book can do for you: You support climate protection, receive fast compact information and checklists from experts (overview and press reviews in the book preview) as well as advice tested in practice, which leads step by step to success - also thanks to add-on. Because many applicants do not even make it to the interview because their applications are not noticed by the great mass of the competition or formal mistakes in the cover letter or their resume throws them right out of the race. The right application method can help here, but unfortunately there are still many myths about it: Is it better to apply online or is it still possible to use the classic application folder? What does the perfect application folder with guaranteed success look like? Is the much-discussed cover letter now obsolete or is it still demanded by many employers? And what role do motivation letters play? The important thing is to stand out positively with your application, to present yourself excellently and thus convince both personnel and employers. This book shows how to do this. We give you the best possible help on the topics of career, finance, management, personnel work and life assistance. For this purpose, we gather in each book the best experts in their field as authors - detailed biographies in the book -, who give a comprehensive overview of the topic and additionally offer you success planner workbooks in printed form. Our guidebooks are aimed primarily at beginners. Readers who are looking for more in-depth information can get it for free as an add-on with individual content in German and English as desired. This concept is made possible by a particularly efficient, innovative digital process and Deep Learning, AI systems that use neural networks in translation. Moreover, we give at least 5 percent of our proceeds from book sales to social and sustainable projects. For example, we endow scholarships or support innovative ideas as well as climate protection initiatives and in some cases also receive government funding for this. With our translations from German into English we improve the quality of neural machine learning and thus contribute to international understanding. You can find out more on the website of our Berufebilder Yourweb Institute. Publisher Simone Janson is also a bestselling author as well as one of the 10 most important German bloggers according to the Blogger-Relevance-Index, furthermore she was a columnist and author of renowned media such as WELT, Wirtschaftswoche or ZEIT - more about her in Wikipedia.

Based on today's real-world job search trends, Modernize Your Resume shows job seekers how to craft a winning resume to meet the complexities of today's highly competitive and technologically driven employment market. Readers will learn to: • Write tight, lean, clean, and laser-focused content to keep readers engaged. • Integrate keywords that are vital to being found online. • Capture attention with a distinctive design. • Understand how to use today s modern resume for person-to-person job search as well as electronic, digital, and mobile search technologies. • The 80+ resume samples demonstrate these strategies in action for real-life job seekers who ve excelled in their search campaigns. Clear guidelines and easy-to-follow examples give readers practical know-how for building a powerful resume for today. The resume book we have all been waiting for from resume industry leaders Wendy Enelow and Louise Kursmark. Rich Feller, Past President, National Career Development Association

Drawing on his extensive experience evaluating applicants for his marketing agency, and featuring stories based on real-life situations, sample cover letters, resumes, and straightforward advice, Don Raskin's The Dirty Little Secrets of Getting Your Dream Job offers all the necessary tools for navigating the tough job market and securing your dream job.Don Raskin owns and operates MME, an advertising and marketing agency in New York City. During his twenty-five years at the agency he has interviewed hundreds of new college graduates for positions within his agency and has placed a strong emphasis on entry-level recruitment for positions in creative, account management, traffic, and production. Raskin has also mentored countless students and their parents on best practices for the job search. Over the years, Raskin has kept exceptionally detailed notes on the interviews he has conducted, observing the good, the bad, the ridiculous, the irreverent. He also has a treasure trove of over-the-top cover letters, resumes, interviews, and post interview follow-ups he has conducted and received. Now, he wants to share all the wisdom and insider secrets he has gathered to help students and first-time job seekers find a job in this economy. Based on his remarkable expertise, Raskin's book provides exclusive insight into the job search process and lets readers in on all of the dirty little secrets to landing their first job—or a new one—and finding career success.

Master the art of resume writing and boost your chances of getting hired With unemployment rates still running high, getting an edge up on the competition in your field—whatever it may be—can be an intimidating and exhausting undertaking. Luckily, Resumes For Dummies is here to serve as your life raft as you navigate the murky waters of a modern-day job search. Inside, you'll find expert guidance on writing a winning resume that will set you head and shoulders above the crowd to land that elusive interview and get the job of your dreams. There's nothing easy and breezy about looking for a new job—whether you currently have one or not. But rather than succumbing to the panic that might convince you to hide under the covers, Resumes For Dummies arms you with the confidence you need to write a resume that will have prospective employers knocking your at your door. Includes tips on avoiding common resume-writing mistakes Provides updates on the latest changes in the job market that you'll need to take into account when writing a resume Outlines how to approach a lay-off in a professional light Covers how to confront privacy and reputation issues in online social job search Whether you're a recent graduate, second-timer looking for your next job, prime-timer who hasn't job-searched in decades, or the unfortunate victim of a lay-off, Resumes For Dummies takes the fear out of putting your skills on paper and sets you on the path to getting your foot in the door—and landing the job of your dreams.

Knock em Dead Cover Letters 11th edition—cover letters and strategies to get the job you want. Step-by-step guide for how write cover letters and every type of letter you will use in a job hunt. How to build, edit and polish professional letters for maximum impact and how to use them to get four times the interviews.

The first resume book from the What Color Is Your Parachute? career guru Richard Bolles.Resumes get an average of eight seconds of attention before going in the trash—or getting on the shortlist. That's just one of the findings reported here, as legendary career expert Richard N. Bolles presents new research about resumes in a guide that summarizes everything job-hunters and career-changers need to know about this essential tool.This timely resource features the latest research on important resume topics such as key words, soft skills, scanning software, social media, and online posting. Bolles argues that on the basis of what we now know, we need to rethink what a resume is—and how it should be written. He details the words that must be avoided, and the words that must be used, on a resume that wins you interviews. This slim volume distills a huge amount of information down to its very essence. Armed with tips and shortcuts based on the author's decades of experience, you can craft a resume and cover letter that will stand out to your dream employers—and increase your chances of getting interviews and landing jobs.

Unique in the world of job search books, Knock'em Dead Job Search Letter Templates teaches you the latest tips and tactics for writing cover letters and job search letters for every job hunting challenge. In addition, you get 125 samples of different job search letters, and also 125 cover letter and job search letter templates, each ready to use in Microsoft Word format. The 125 cover letter and job search letter templates include: cover letters for recruiters, headhunters, hiring managers, and blind job postings; professional networking and LinkedIn connection request letters; telephone and face-to-face interview follow-up letters; negotiation, rejection, and reconnection letters; and finally, those glorious acceptance, resignation, and thank you letters. Written communication skills are a key requirement of every professional job today and represent an essential skill set that defines every successful professional career. Demonstrating effective written communication skills can add a whole new dimension to your candidacy: they help your resume get read with serious intent, and help your candidacy stand out throughout the selection cycle with demonstration of thoughtful written communication skills. The advice in Knock'em Dead Job Search Letter Templates will give your job hunt powerful ammunition and help you improve the written communication skills you need to succeed in this job search and throughout your career. This book includes the text and letter samples from the latest edition of Knock'em Dead Cover Letters, but also delivers something unique in the world of resume writing: 125 Microsoft Word letter templates, ready to use and move your job search forward. Is there a better resource for your needs than Martin Yate CPC and Knock'em Dead?

THE BESTSELLING GUIDE TO WRITING COVER LETTERS THAT MAKE YOU STAND OUT FROM THE COMPETITION With hundreds of ready-to-download letters--updated with strategies for networking online, social media, and responding to Internet job postings.'Wow, wow, and wow! Letters like these are what I want to see; they help me get to know the person immediately and create a very positive impression.'-- Melissa Burke, co-owner, Blue Plate Minds Creative Staffing Agency'I recommend this book to all the job seekers I work with; it saves them time and expedites the search.'-- Julie Hipp, Principal, Impact Partners Executive Search Firm'This book guides job seekers at every level in using social media and technology to compete with more tech-savvy candidates.'-- Mary Gable, career and outplacement counselor'Podesta and Paxton's strategies are brilliant! The letters will impress hiring managers, and the advice on using the Internet is spot on!'-- Dave McGurgan, social media manager'These letters go right to the core of what is needed to get one step ahead of the rest.'-- Jay Jamison, International Managed Service Leader, British Telecom'Letters like these bring both resume and applicant to life, so I can make the right decisions about whom to interview and ultimately hire.'-- Loretta Kuhland, former Deputy Executive Director, Center for Disability Services, New York Capital Region

Electrify all your job search communications and build the great career you want! The right verbs • make you unforgettable • powerfully demonstrate your value • attract employers like moths to flame Grab the right verb and use it the right way to: Craft outstanding résumés, cover letters, and thank-you notes Draw attention to your best achievements and accomplishments Get your face-to-face interview—and ace it Pitch yourself brilliantly, even if you only have a minute Weave crucial “soft skills” expertise into your career communications Prove you're the person they're looking for Jam-packed with examples drawing on thousands of years of storytelling, literature, and experience Indispensable for everyone who wants a rewarding, successful, well-paid career!

Find the right words for the best job!It's not enough to have the talent and experience to land the right job—you have to be able to put that talent and experience into words. With just the right phrase, you can highlight your achievements in your resume, make the cover letter pitch that sets you apart from the crowd, and underscore your unique skill set in the interview that lands you the job.In 1,001 Phrases You Need to Get a Job, employment gurus Nancy Schuman and Burton Jay Nadler show you how to walk the walk and talk the talk you need to win the job you want.

For the first time, a book exists that compiles all the information candidates need to apply for their first Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate job, or to apply for a better job. What you'll find especially helpful are the worksheets. It is so much easier to write about a work experience using these outlines. It ensures that the narrative will follow a logical structure and reminds you not to leave out the most important points. With this book, you'll be able to revise your application into a much stronger document, be much better prepared and a step ahead for the next opportunity. The book comes filled with useful cheat sheets. It helps you get your career organized in a tidy, presentable fashion. It also will inspire you to produce some attention-grabbing cover letters that convey your skills persuasively and attractively in your application packets. After studying it, too, you'll be prepared for interviews, or you will be after you conducted the practice sessions where someone sits and asks you potential questions. It makes you think on your feet! This book makes a world of difference in helping you stay away from vague and long-winded answers and you will be finally able to connect with prospective employers, including the one that will actually hire you. This book successfully challenges conventional job search wisdom and doesn't load you with useful but obvious suggestions ('don't forget to wear a nice suit to your interview,'for example). Instead, it deliberately challenges conventional job search wisdom, and in so doing, offers radical but inspired suggestions for success. Think that'companies approach hiring with common sense, logic, and good business acumen and consistency?'Think that'the most qualified candidate gets the job?'Think again! Time and again it is proven that finding a job is a highly subjective business filled with innumerable variables. The triumphant jobseeker is the one who not only recognizes these inconsistencies and but also uses them to his advantage. Not sure how to do this? Don't worry-How to Land a Top-Paying Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate Job guides the way. Highly recommended to any harried Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate jobseeker, whether you want to work for the government or a company. You'll plan on using it again in your efforts to move up in the world for an even better position down the road. This book offers excellent, insightful advice for everyone from entry-level to senior professionals. None of the other such career guides compare with this one. It stands out because it: 1) explains how the people doing the hiring think, so that you can win them over on paper and then in your interview; 2) has an engaging, reader-friendly style; 3) explains every step of the job-hunting process - from little-known ways for finding openings to getting ahead on the job. This book covers everything. Whether you are trying to get your first Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate Job or move up in the system, get this book.

For the first time, a book exists that compiles all the information candidates need to apply for their first Biochemist Biophysicist Zoologist and Biological Science Services job, or to apply for a better job. What you'll find especially helpful are the worksheets. It is so much easier to write about a work experience using these outlines. It ensures that the narrative will follow a logical structure and reminds you not to leave out the most important points. With this book, you'll be able to revise your application into a much stronger document, be much better prepared and a step ahead for the next opportunity. The book comes filled with useful cheat sheets. It helps you get your career organized in a tidy, presentable fashion. It also will inspire you to produce some attention-grabbing cover letters that convey your skills persuasively and attractively in your application packets. After studying it, too, you'll be prepared for interviews, or you will be after you conducted the practice sessions where someone sits and asks you potential questions. It makes you think on your feet! This book makes a world of difference in helping you stay away from vague and long-winded answers and you will be finally able to connect with prospective employers, including the one that will actually hire you. This book successfully challenges conventional job search wisdom and doesn't load you with useful but obvious suggestions ('don't forget to wear a nice suit to your interview,'for example). Instead, it deliberately challenges conventional job search wisdom, and in so doing, offers radical but inspired suggestions for success. Think that'companies approach hiring with common sense, logic, and good business acumen and consistency?'Think that'the most qualified candidate gets the job?'Think again! Time and again it is proven that finding a job is a highly subjective business filled with innumerable variables. The triumphant jobseeker is the one who not only recognizes these inconsistencies and but also uses them to his advantage. Not sure how to do this? Don't worry-How to Land a Top-Paying Biochemist Biophysicist Zoologist and Biological Science Services Job guides the way. Highly recommended to any harried Biochemist Biophysicist Zoologist and Biological Science Services jobseeker, whether you want to work for the government or a company. You'll plan on using it again in your efforts to move up in the world for an even better position down the road. This book offers excellent, insightful advice for everyone from entry-level to senior professionals. None of the other such career guides compare with this one. It stands out because it: 1) explains how the people doing the hiring think, so that you can win them over on paper and then in your interview; 2) has an engaging, reader-friendly style; 3) explains every step of the job-hunting process - from little-known ways for finding openings to getting ahead on the job. This book covers everything. Whether you are trying to get your first Biochemist Biophysicist Zoologist and Biological Science Services Job or move up in the system, get this book.

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A sure cure to job-seeker's writer's block!The Adams Cover Letter Almanac, Second Edition is the most comprehensive guide available for creating an attention-getting cover letter. This easy-to-use volume is packed with sample cover letters that can be easily customized to match the needs of any job seeker, whether you're new to the job market, an experienced professional, changing careers, or reentering the workforce. BEAT THE COMPETITION A good cover letter can be even more important than a resume. If a prospective employer isn't impressed by your cover letter, you won't get that interview no matter how polished your resume is. Yet, many job seekers put little time or thought into their cover letters, often sending the same tired form letter to hundreds of companies. The Adams Cover Letter Almanac, Second Edition gives you an edge on the competition by helping you create powerful, compelling letters that get you noticed. 600 COVER LETTERS Based on professionally written cover letters that have landed real jobs, sample letters are included for every occasion: -Response to an Online Advertisement -Response to a Classified Advertisement -Response to a “Blind” Advertisement -“Cold” Letter to a Potential Employer -Letter to an Employment Agency -Broadcast Letter -Cover Letters for Special Occasions -Follow-Up Letter LETTERS FOR ALL CAREERS AND ALL LEVELS Whether you've recently graduated or are a seasoned executive, you'll find letters for numerous positions including: -Accounting and Finance -Marketing and Sales -Communications -Management -Computers and Engineering -Science -Education -Social and Human Services -Health and Medical -Technical -Legal and Protective Services -And more! Other Adams Almanacs for Job Hunters Include: Adams Resume Almanac, Second Edition Adams Job Interview Almanac, Second Edition Adams Internet Job Search Almanac, Sixth Edition

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201 Killer Cover Letters provides job seekers with an unbeatable competitive edge by arming them with surefire sample letters for every job-hunting situation. This edition of the bestselling guide includes the latest job-search techniques, tips for transferring job skills across industries, and ways to use the cover letter to anticipate and overcome'objectionable items or gaps in employment.'Building on the success of the computer disk edition, the CD-ROM edition contains ready-to-download templates of all 201 letters, for CD-ROM-compatible computers, making it easier than ever for readers to tailor cover letters to specific situations.

This resource from the authors of the bestselling 101 Best Resumes is an indispensable tool for anyone looking to secure a great job in the technology industry. 101 Best Tech Resumes features outstanding resumes for every type of job­­from administrators and marketing professionals to data security managers and computer graphics designers. Cover letters and professional tips on networking are also included.

Author bio for Rosanne Lurie listed on p.106.

The ultimate guide to cover letters that will set you apart from the pack-revised, updated, and ready for anything... 175 High-Impact Cover Letters, Third Edition arms job seekers with an arsenal of highly effective professional cover letter models that, with minor modification, can be rapidly deployed as needed. You'll find a full chapter, complete with numerous models, dedicated to each of five different types of cover letters: employer broadcast letters, search firm broadcast letters, advertising response letters, networking cover letters, and resume letters. With step-by-step instructions and a wealth of samples, 175 High-Impact Cover Letters shows you how to prepare a well-written, professional letter that will help you land the interview every time. For the Third Edition, almost every letter has been substantially rewritten or fine-tuned to reflect the current thinking and terminology in the field of staffing, while an entirely new chapter provides proven'do's'and'don'ts'of effective cover letter writing. You'll find: Examples of more than 175 winning cover letters Cover letters appropriate for junior and senior experience levels in twenty-eight different occupations Sample job ads and the appropriate cover letter response Results of an authoritative survey of employment professionals that highlight what employers look for in cover letters No matter how impressive your resume, it's your cover letter that employers read first. With 175 High-Impact Cover Letters, Third Edition, you can make sure they'll be eager to turn to the next page.