Conquering Today S Changing Job Market

Boomers, fifty plus, job seekers are competing for opportunities in the work force in numbers never before experienced. The competition for any opportunity is fierce with Boomers competing with each other and younger job seekers. This book takes you out of the box with proven techniques that will assist the Boomer in finding and getting the position of his choice.

The Empowered Job Search is not your typical job search book. Our starting point isn't with cover letters or resumes, but YOU. Because the process can feel so disempowering, we help you develop the psychological tools to manage your emotions and build an empowered mindset to have true agency in your search. You'll discover powerful tools to navigate every step of your job search, from setting up your daily schedule and clarifying your ideal work, to creating a one-of-a-kind resume and cover letter. The book also includes interview tips, how to negotiate your offer, a framework for making difficult decisions, and how to start your new job from a place of power. Our approach is based in both theory and practice: we draw on positive psychology, Buddhist principles, and Nonviolent Communication, as well as our leadership and career coaching work with thousands of clients. At its core, The Empowered Job Search is a call to action to humanize the job search and create a better work world. We hope that you not only get a great new job, but also feel inspired to create a more compassionate, creative, and equitable workplace.

Many people launch their job hunt unprepared. Conquering Today's Changing Job Market helps a job hunter quickly and effectively launch a job hunt. Job seekers learn where to find job opportunities. Resumes are discussed including readable and scannable. Job hunters learn how to post online resumes so an employer can find them and match job qualifications. College students learn how to secure a job before they leave college. Recent graduates find out how to break into their career. The interviewing skills chapter empowers with samples and tactics. The troubleshooting guide and scenarios on job hunting help secure success. Job hunters learn how to conduct their job hunt like a recruiter. A thorough explanation of career development and the job search process. Swager's insight into the hidden job market will provide all job hunters valuable strategies to find employment.-The Career Place This book is a great overall look at the job search from nuts to bolts. The section for college grads is especially helpful for those first venturing out into the job market.-Vicky Steere, Director of Community Relations, Jobing.com If someone has just been laid off and needs to get started on an effective job search quickly, I would highly recommend this book. The advice given in this book is highly practical and is generally useful for job searching throughout the USA and Canada.-Allan Booth, former Assistant Program Head, Northern Alberta Institute, Canada

"Setbacks can be learning opportunities for future success." "Overcoming a Strategies for Professional Success" is your ultimate guide to navigating career transitions and rebuilding your professional life after a layoff. The book covers a range of topics, from identifying remote work opportunities to developing a business plan and securing financing for a new venture. Readers will learn how to adapt to remote work culture and organize a productive home office, as well as how to evaluate their business ideas and develop a comprehensive business plan. The book also offers guidance on legal considerations after a layoff, including severance packages and agreements, non-compete and non-disclosure agreements, and negotiating and resolving disputes. "Overcoming a Layoff" goes beyond the nuts and bolts of starting a business, offering advice on diversifying income streams, staying informed about industry trends, and developing a professional development plan. The book also features inspirational success stories of individuals who have overcome layoffs and transformed adversity into opportunity. Readers will learn how to optimize their LinkedIn profile, engage with industry groups and discussions, and leverage internships and volunteering opportunities for skill development and career growth. The book also offers practical advice on time management and organization, handling rejection and setbacks, negotiating job offers and salaries, and transitioning back to work. "Overcoming a Layoff" emphasizes the importance of mentorship and networking, offering guidance on finding a mentor in your industry, leveraging mentorship for career growth, and building a supportive professional community. The book also explores the role of embracing a growth mindset, adopting a continuouslearning attitude, and planning for long-term career success. Whether you're a recent layoff victim or looking to build a successful career after a layoff, "Overcoming a Layoff" is the ultimate resource for navigating career transitions and achieving professional success. With its in-depth coverage of entrepreneurship, legal considerations, professional development, and job search strategies, this book is a must-read for anyone seeking to rebuild their career after a layoff. This comprehensive guide is perfect for individuals seeking to take control of their professional lives, with a range of practical tips and inspiring success stories. With its emphasis on resilience, adaptability, and growth mindset, "Overcoming a Layoff" is the perfect roadmap for navigating the challenges of professional transitions and emerging stronger on the other side.Table of Contents Remote Work Opportunities IDENTIFYING REMOTE JOB OPENINGS ADAPTING TO REMOTE WORK CULTURE ORGANIZING A PRODUCTIVE HOME OFFICE Entrepreneurship and Starting a Business EVALUATING YOUR BUSINESS IDEA DEVELOPING A BUSINESS PLAN FINANCING YOUR NEW VENTURE Legal Considerations After a Layoff UNDERSTANDING SEVERANCE PACKAGES AND AGREEMENTS REVIEWING NON-COMPETE AND NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENTS NEGOTIATING AND RESOLVING DISPUTES Preparing for Future Employment Uncertainty DIVERSIFYING YOUR INCOME STREAMS STAYING INFORMED ABOUT INDUSTRY TRENDS DEVELOPING A PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN Success Stories INSPIRATIONAL STORIES OF INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE OVERCOME LAYOFFS LESSONS LEARNED AND BEST PRACTICES TRANSFORMING ADVERSITY INTO OPPORTUNITY Optimizing your LinkedIn profile ENGAGING WITH INDUSTRY GROUPS AND DISCUSSIONS SHARING VALUABLE CONTENT AND SHOWCASING YOUR EXPERTISE Volunteering and Internships FINDING RELEVANT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES LEVERAGING INTERNSHIPS FOR SKILL DEVELOPMENT TURNING UNPAID EXPERIENCES INTO PAID OPPORTUNITIES Time Management and Organization PRIORITIZING JOB SEARCH TASKS CREATING A DAILY AND WEEKLY SCHEDULE STAYING ORGANIZED AND TRACKING PROGRESS Handling Rejection and Setbacks DEVELOPING A HEALTHY MINDSET TOWARDS REJECTION LEARNING FROM FEEDBACK AND EXPERIENCES STAYING PERSISTENT AND FOCUSED ON YOUR GOALS Negotiating Job Offers and Salaries UNDERSTANDING YOUR WORTH IN THE JOB MARKET RESEARCHING SALARY BENCHMARKS NAVIGATING THE NEGOTIATION PROCESS Transitioning Back to Work PREPARING FOR YOUR FIRST DAY ON THE JOB INTEGRATING INTO A NEW TEAM AND COMPANY CULTURE SETTING SHORT-TERM AND LONG-TERM GOALS Mentorship and Professional Development FINDING A MENTOR IN YOUR INDUSTRY LEVERAGING MENTORSHIP FOR CAREER GROWTH BECOMING A MENTOR TO OTHERS Building a Supportive Professional Community JOINING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS CONNECTING WITH LIKE-MINDED PROFESSIONALS CULTIVATING MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS Embracing a Growth Mindset ADOPTING A CONTINUOUS LEARNING ATTITUDE STAYING CURIOUS AND OPEN TO NEW IDEAS OVERCOMING CHALLENGES WITH RESILIENCE Planning for Long-Term Career Success ESTABLISHING A CLEAR CAREER VISION SETTING MILESTONES AND TRACKING PROGRESS CONTINUOUSLY ADAPTING AND EVOLVING YOUR CAREER PATH Have Questions / Comments? Get Another Book Free ISBN: 9781776847969

Many brief essays by Nobel Prize winners, statesmen, scholars, and CEOs discuss challenges facing world leaders, and potential solutions. Topics include the disintegration of value systems, maintaining global security, overcoming discrimination, sustainability, the new information society, employment, national policy-making, and reengineering the corporation. There is little in the way of bibliographic material and references. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Every good student’s dream is to get into the best professional course—management, computer, law or any other—and every graduate’s and postgraduate’s dream is to get the best job possible—in terms of both remuneration and reputation of the company. And for these, good performance in Group Discussions (GDs) and Interviews is so essential. What’s more, even if a manager or a senior professional wants to go up the ladder, he/she has to master the art of communication. This compact and concise book shows how the reader can excel in group discussions and interviews—all these with an accompanying DVD. This book gives the tools and techniques for conducting and preparing Group Discussions and Interviews and clearly explains all their components and the entire procedure. Besides, the book provides tips for effective participation and performance in GDs and interviews. The provision of a large number of examples and extensive practice material lends a practical flavour to the text. The book includes sample HR and technical interviews, brain-teasing questions, sample group discussion, and Case Study. Key Feature : DVD records mock GDs and interviews (good and bad).

This cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) based self-help guide will equip the user with the necessary tools and techniques to manage work related stress more effectively.

Even if you have a job, there’s a good chance you want to find a better one. If you’re actively looking for work or seeking to make a change, you know it can be quite stressful--it’s similar to the uncomfortable feeling, or “yips,” that most golfers experience on the course. Amateur golfer Chuck McConnell with twenty years in career services and job transition, compares these two stresses to help job hunters, golfers and non-golfers alike, improve their perspectives while locating and securing great jobs. Whether you’re unemployed, underemployed, or just seeking new opportunities, you’ll get guidance that will help you: Prepare for your next job interview; Define your skills and market yourself to companies that need you; Practice and take aim to achieve your goal. By looking at your job search in a new way, you’ll be entertained and inspired to do the hard work that’s necessary to Conquer Your Yips: Win the Employment You Target.