The Unofficial Guide To Acing The Interview

In the United States, over 131 million people are in the job market. With the work force expected to grow 11 percent by 2005 to more than 147 million jobs, candidates need a hard-hitting guide that will set them apart from the competition. In addition, readers already employed need to keep up-to-date on current trends in interviewing strategies, practices, and techniques. This no-nonsense guide provides in-depth coverage and proven methods that sell job hunters even to the toughest interviewer. The Unofficial Guide to Acing the Interview arms job hunters with winning strategies that help them: Get noticed with attention-grabbing cover letters and resumes Successfully research the employer, including industry issues, trends, and problems Smooth problem areas such as employment gaps Get the salary they want Answer even the most offbeat questions Follow-up successfully to ensure a second meeting

The inside scoop . . .for when you want more than the official line Today's job market is more competitive than ever. How can you distinguish yourself from the competition and get the job you really want? The Unofficial Guide? to Landing a Job walks both new and veteran job hunters through every aspect of landing a great position, from understanding how hiring decisions are made to evaluating and negotiating offers--and everything in between. Whether you're new to the job market, changing careers, or seeking a new position after a layoff or termination, this all-inclusive guide covers all the bases--from defining your niche and writing your resume to developing top-notch communication skills, researching potential employers, and even bouncing back from rejection. Packed with up-to-date information and tips and tricks you won't find anywhere else, it delivers all the know-how you need to make yourself the top candidate, knock 'em dead in the interview--and get hired! * Vital Information on hiring decisions that other sources don't reveal. * Insider Secrets on what employers are looking for, avoiding the biggest resume mistakes, and negotiating the best offer. * Time-Saving Tips on getting organized, developing a job-search strategy, and preparing powerful self-marketing tools. * The Latest Trends in finding a job, from the advertised and hidden marketplaces to networking, recruiters, and using the Internet. * Handy Checklists and Charts to help you prepare for an interview, clinch the deal, and manage your career.

" This book will serve as a light-hearted but strong life-line to many readers who are for one reason or another steeling themselves to walk away from the ivory tower." --Jennifer Lee Carrell, Free-lance writerThis book provides concrete advice and support for readers moving from the advanced academic world to the real world. The authors cover all the big issues including skill and interest assessment, writing effective resumes and cover letters, preparing for interviews, and evaluating job offers. Written in a lively, engaging style that from a " been there, done that" perspective, this is exactly the kind of information people need when academia unravels around them.

Offers advice on how to deconstruct unproductive work habits, improve time management, and increase productivity at work and at home.

Just when working families thought they had enough on their plates, many of them are now faced with having to make decisions regarding the health and well-being of their aging parents. Do they need care? Should they be in a nursing home? What does it cost? Is it clean? Is it safe? What if they don't want to go? And what other options are available? The Unofficial Guide to Eldercare meets these complex issues head-on, offering friendly, unbiased advice on this sensitive topic. It shows them how to wade through the anxiety and conflict to make informed decisions about their parents' needs; the elements of caregiving; living wills and other legal elements; how to balance their own lives in terms of work, family and caregiving; and how to get emotional support their families so desperately need.

The statistics are no secret: the U.S. Census Bureau reports that 50% of marriages end in divorce. This means that each year, 2.5 million people go through the divorce process -- many of them without a clear-cut understanding of their options. That's where The Unofficial Guide to Divorce comes into play.While most books on divorce are either personal sagas or dry, technical guides, this book is written with the aid of both a therapist and an attorney. It sensitively explains the process and offers unbiased advice on selecting an attorney, evaluating agreement options, dealing with a high-conflict divorce, helping families cope with stress, getting emotional support, using the Internet as a valuable resource, and so much more. The Unofficial Guide to Divorce will allow readers to survive the ordeal and come up winners both emotionally and financially.

The most comprehensive volume of its kind, The Unofficial Guide to Homeschooling provides balanced information and invaluable guidance on one of today's fastest growing education alternatives. As many as 1.5 million children are now being homeschooled in a burgeoning movement that is seeing more and more parents taking a primary role in providing their children with quality education. If you seek guidance on homeschooling, or are considering this education option for your child, you'll need clear, thorough and practical information. This book will tell you: how to determine if homeschooling is right for your family; what's involved in complying with state regulations; how to choose a curriculum or create your own; how to motivate your child; and much more. Homeschoolers of every stage will find pertinent information, from insight on preschool issues to the college admissions process and beyond.

Contemporary architecture of theme-based design is examined in this book, leading to a new understanding of architecture's role in the increasingly diversified consumer environment. It explores the ‘Experience Economy’ to reveal how everyday environments strategically and opportunistically blur our leisure, work, and personal life experiences. Considering scientific design research, consumer psychology, and Hollywood story-telling techniques, the book looks at how the design of theme parks, casinos, and shopping malls has influenced our more unexpectedly themed spaces, from the city to the hospital. Widely taking architecture as a social practice, this text is of relevance to all cultural and sociological studies in the built and material environment.