Knock Em Dead Management

For more than a decade, the Knock 'em Dead series has been the first, middle, and last word for job seekers. However, Knock 'em Dead knows it's not just about getting the job-it's about developing a career. In today's business environment, professional and financial advancement is incumbent upon being able to manage effectively. Do you still think management is merely about supervising employees and delegating tasks? Not anymore! New management styles and practices demand that managers understand their industry, the marketplace, their internal and external customers, as well as the people who work for them. Knock 'em Dead Management shows you what is involved in providing strategic as well as tactical leadership. This authoritative book also discusses the qualitative aspects of management that are critical for moving up the corporate ladder and building visibility for your department and your company. Knock 'em Dead Management shows you how to develop an effective leadership style that motivates employees, promotes teamwork, and fosters respect. Knock 'em Dead Management shows you how to: Step into a management role-what every first-time manager should know Handle management responsibilities when you have no direct reports Build effective organizational structures and establish department operating models Establish a managerial brand or presence that will garner recognition for you and your department Recruit and retain effective staff members Create productive teams Motivate and reward employees-and curb unproductive behavior Effectively champion your people, your department, and your mission internally and externally Knock 'em Dead Management gives you all the tools you need to make a dynamic impression!

Land the job you want! The interview is one of the most crucial moments of the job search experience and your chance to show your potential employer that you have what it takes to succeed in the position. In order to do that in today's highly competitive job search environment, though, you'll have to find a way to stand out from the crowd. Using his twenty-five years of experience, New York Times bestselling author Martin Yate has established a set of rules for job interviews that is sure to get you noticed. Instead of memorizing canned answers, Yate provides you with an explanation of the thought behind more than 300 questions and answers, so that you'll always know what the interviewer is really asking and how you should respond. Packed with information on handling stress questions and weird interview venues, this book also teaches you how to keep your cool--and confidence--from the moment you step inside the building. With Knock 'em Dead Job Interview, you will finally be able to differentiate yourself from the competition and score the job!

Expert advice on building a resume to get the job you want! Your resume is the most important financial document you'll ever create. When it works, so do you. Drawing on more than thirty years of experience, bestselling author Martin Yate shows you how to write a dynamic, effective resume that: Stands out in a resume database Builds a strong personal brand employers will want on their team Passes recruiters' six-second scan test Speaks to exactly what employers are looking for The new edition of this classic guide includes dozens of sample resumes as well as cutting-edge advice on resume-writing tactics. With Knock 'em Dead Resumes, 12th Edition, you'll grab employers' attention--and score the job you want.

You cannot manage productive without first hiring effectively, yet the odds are no one has ever taught you this most important of all management skills. Yates gives you intelligent strategies and practical tactics that can deliver successful hires every time.

Features advice for first-time job seekers on finding employment and building a professional career, addressing such topics as râesumâe writing, interviewing, negotiating, advancing within a company, and changing jobs.

Offers advice on writing a professional-looking cover letter that complements the accompanying resume and draws attention to the job applicant, and includes guidance on resumes, interviews, and job hunting.

Why do so many promising job candidates turn out to be disappointing employees? Learn how to consistently hire the right people at the right time for the right roles. Every manager and human resources department has experienced a candidate whom they viewed as promising individuals full of potential turning out to be underwhelming employees. Employment expert Paul Falcone supplies the tools you need to land top talent. What is the applicant’s motivation for changing jobs? Do they consistently show initiative? The third edition of this practical guide book is packed with interview questions to possibly ask candidates, each designed to reveal the real person sitting across the table. In 96 Great Interview Questions to Ask Before You Hire, Falcone shares strategic questions that uncover the qualities and key criteria you seek in your next hire, including: Achievement-anchored questions Questions that qauge likeability and fit Pressure-cooker questions Holistic questions that invite self-assessment Questions tailed to sales, mid-level, or senior management positions Complete with guidelines for analyzing answers, asking follow-up questions, checking references, and making winning offers, 96 Great Interview Questions to Ask Before You Hire covers the interviewing and hiring process from beginning to end, leaving no stone unturned.

"A killer resume gets more job interviews."