Confessions Of A Hiring Manager

In the worst economic climate since the Great Depression, 20+ year veteran hiring manager J.T. Kirk "confesses" to the specific job and career change strategies that get the attention of hiring managers with interview-inviting cover letters, must-hire resumes, and interview techniques that lead to top offers. Kirk has seen hundreds of resumes and conducted countless interviews only to see well-qualified candidates fail to grasp how to best market their skills, knowledge, and experience. A successful job or career search demands a multi-phased approach and research. But too many people take a nonchalant attitude to such an important process. Follow the strategies and tactics Kirk has developed and shared with countless others to maximize your chances of getting that high-paying job or rewarding career you want. Learn how to get a job interview based on your cover letter; learn how to control every job interview; learn how to negotiate the best possible compensation package possible. Book includes special discounted offer from Kirk on personal assistance on cover letter, resume, and interview techniques.

Veteran hiring manager Kirk provides more insight into the qualities hiring managers need and want, in addition to focusing on how candidates can get to and keep their names at the top of the hiring manager's short list.

WINNER OF THE 2012 INTERNATIONAL BOOK AWARD FOR BUSINESS/CAREERS; WINNER OF THE 2012 GLOBAL eBOOK AWARD FOR BUSINESS/EMPLOYMENT. Donn LeVie Jr. (shedding the "J.T. Kirk" pseudonym) adds more sage advice to his hugely popular CONFESSIONS OF A HIRING MANAGER REV. 2.0 in this Second Edition. With several new chapters, and updated throughout, CONFESSIONS OF A HIRING MANAGER REV. 2.0 Second Edition continues to be the final word on how to shorten the time between jobs or careers. In this Second Edition, you'll learn how to create and promote your "professional brand" that will make you the candidate of choice for hiring managers. You have more details on how to stage the release of your documentation (cover letter, resume, and other supportive documents) throughout the entire hiring process to keep your name out front for hiring managers. You'll also learn how to negotiate a salary without leaving money on the table, and you'll understand how and why your cover letter is not about you, but is about how well your expertise addresses the needs of the hiring manager. Returning U.S. military veterans will learn how to convert their military expertise into civilian skills hiring managers are looking for. Donn also shows you how to change the rules of the game to get your expertise noticed when the competition is tough. Appendix A contains a wealth of resource information while Appendix B is a detailed cover letter and resume checklist you should run your documents through before sending them in the (e)mail. When it comes to getting the full story and the inside scoop on how to go from job candidate hopeful to job offer in hand, who but a veteran hiring manager to provide the ins and outs of what it takes to get--and keep--the hiring manager's attention throughout the hiring process.

A college grad has specific questions when trying to land the first job after school. How are just a few candidates chosen from a stack of hundreds of resumes? What exactly do recruiters want to hear in an interview? What are the common job-hunting mistakes students make time and time again? Confessions of a Recruiting Director gives the inside scoop on the entire hiring process- from a top recruiting director who's seen and heard it all-and delivers a specific, step-by-step approach to beating the odds. Step 1: Resumes-how to pass the 15 Second Test Step 2: Networking-how to use connections to get a job Step 3: Cover Letters-why nine out of ten never get read Step 4: Ace the Interview- the shocking truth about what recruiters want Step 5: Thank-You Notes- making a lasting impression Step 6: Follow Up-the fine line between persistence and stalking Plus: Real-life before-and-after resumes, cover letters, thank-you notes and the answers to ten necessary interview questions.

Veteran hiring manager Kirk provides more insight into the qualities hiring managers need and want, in addition to focusing on how candidates can get to and keep their names at the top of the hiring manager's short list.

Confessions of the Accidental Career Coach helps those who want to start their own self-sustaining business and not worry about money – start now! Cara Heilmann, CEO of Ready Reset Go® and bestselling author of The Art of Finding the Job You Love, has trained many people to become profitable career coaches. Confessions of the Accidental Career Coach helps readers obtain the tools they need to start making a difference in others’ lives. Within Confessions of the Accidental Career Coach, readers learn: Why so many coaches fail in their first year—and what they can do to avoid it How getting clear on their ideal client makes everything easier How to help their client answer the question, “What do I want to do when I grow up?” How connecting with love during the sales process is the most effective – even if they hate sales How they can have the confidence to support their clients Begin the journey today of launching a thriving career coaching business and making a difference in this world with iConfessions of the Accidental Career Coach/I./P/P

Ready to look for the next step in your career? Have you been searching for a new job with no luck? This is the top secret guide to job searching! After years of domestic and global recruiting, Jaime gives you highly coveted information on how to turn your resume into interviews and interviews into offers! Sharing insider information on what you need to do to stand out to recruiters and interviewers, Confessions of a Recruiter is the job seeker's guide to success. Walk through the job search step-by-step from creating a resume to your first day to prepare yourself for your journey ahead. Sprinkled in are tales from the recruiting side to share with you what candidates did well to win the job and how others fell short. If you've been thinking about changing jobs or struggling to land offers, this is the book for you!

Between a business guide and an autobiography, this is the true story of an internet warrior. From raiding a fridge to save his life, to a $100'000+ salary, Buck Donic shares his adventure and many lessons paid dearly. Each and every experience has been paid in time, money and unnecessary hardship. They are all yours to keep if you elect to. How to manage a web hosting company? Can you buy on eBay and resell again on eBay? How your business can become a Ponzi scheme without you even realizing? What are the pitfalls when you start a venture? Why you should never work for free and how to value yourself if you ever have to offer your work as an investment... and many first hand horror stories told in a fast paced writing style. As an internet warrior, Buck Donic made almost every possible error but believed in his success until he achieved his professional dreams.