Quick Job Finding Pocket Guide [IMP052] - $2.95 : The School Company, Leader in innovative educational material since 1979

Details: Finding a job in today's recessionary economy is tough even for well educated, skilled, and experienced workers. Indeed, as the economy sheds millions of jobs and unemployment reaches over 10 percent in many communities, many individuals need to find jobs that will support them and their loved ones.

While these may not be the greatest jobs in the world, they at least help pay the bills and may come with modest benefits. Best of all, they may lead to some exciting new careers.

Designed for anyone seeking employment - from hopeful new graduates and individuals experiencing job loss to those re-entering the job market after a lengthy absence - this 64-page pocket guide is jam-packed with essential job hunting information organized around a 10-step job search process.

It helps users quickly:

check their attitudes
assess their motivated abilities and skills
state an objective
complete job applications and write resumes
network for information, advice, and referrals
use the Internet effectively
attend job fairs
conduct effective job interviews
close and follow up
negotiate salary and benefits
accept job offers

Special sections focus on:

handling red flag issues
finding a federal government job
surviving and thriving on the job
starting a business
documenting education and work history

As this book clearly emphasizes, finding a job requires basic preparation and organization as well as smart decision-making for effectively navigating today's new job market and economy.

This handy 3.75" x 4.75" pocket guide is designed as a personal reference and action companion that easily fits into a coat or shirt pocket or handbag. Upon completing it, users will be in a much better position to land a rewarding job.

By Ron Krannich, Ph.D.