“What do you do?” is a familiar question to most people. We are often identified with our work. If our job or career is fulfilling, we feel successful. If not, we are among the many who are not happy in their position. What to do?
Getting a positive response in each of the seven interview phases
producer/director, Jeff Heck.
Indianapolis, Ind. : JIST Works, 2005.
Explore the seven phases of an interview: Before the interview, Opening moves, The interview itself, Closing the interview, Following up, Negotiating salary, and Final decision.Getting the Job You Really Want Video Series is a 10-part video series featuring instructional format on all aspects of self-directed job search. Michael Farr, America?s Job Search Expert and best-selling career author, is the central expert interviewed. Also included are interviews with career counselors, employers, job seekers, and employment and training experts. Getting the Job You Really Want Video Series works especially well as a supplement to Getting the Job You Really Want workbook. But this series?and any of its component videos?can reinforce training on virtually any job search topic.
Getting a job using traditional methods
producer/director, Jeff Heck.
Indianapolis, Ind. : JIST Works, 2005.
Most people are familiar with want ads, filling out applications, employment agencies, and other traditional job search methods. This program helps you understand these methods, their success rates, and how to use them effectively in your job search.Getting the Job You Really Want Video Series is a 10-part video series featuring instructional format on all aspects of self-directed job search. Michael Farr, America?s Job Search Expert and best-selling career author, is the central expert interviewed. Also included are interviews with career counselors, employers, job seekers, and employment and training experts. Getting the Job You Really Want Video Series works especially well as a supplement to Getting the Job You Really Want workbook. But this series?and any of its component videos?can reinforce training on virtually any job search topic.
Getting a job using nontraditional methods
producer/director, Jeff Heck.
Indianapolis, Ind. : JIST Works, 2005.
Learn about the hidden job market and how to contact employers before job openings ever get posted! Using nontraditional job search methods can put you ahead of the competition and can get you a job in less time.Getting the Job You Really Want Video Series is a 10-part video series featuring instructional format on all aspects of self-directed job search. Michael Farr, America?s Job Search Expert and best-selling career author, is the central expert interviewed. Also included are interviews with career counselors, employers, job seekers, and employment and training experts. Getting the Job You Really Want Video Series works especially well as a supplement to Getting the Job You Really Want workbook. But this series?and any of its component videos?can reinforce training on virtually any job search topic.
An economic crisis may be an opportunity to re-examine your career path and find ways to enhance your skills and abilities to become a more valuable employee. There is always a need to retrain in new trends and technology. Even as workers are being laid off, others are advancing or moving into new positions.
“Knowledge is power,” is an old adage and knowing ourselves is the foundation for being successful in our work. If you want to improve your chances for personal and professional success at this stage of your career, you might identify several areas: 1) What is satisfying about your present career? 2) What keeps you from improving or advancing? 3) What is in your control to improve or change? 4) What must you do to make these changes?
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Training CDs and videos.
Career improvement programs on the Internet.
Meetings of local associations in your field. |
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Local job training centers . |
You might want a less demanding or less stressful job, or possibly a more challenging line of work. Perhaps time commitments or finances are major considerations. It may be time for a lateral move in your company. Or, even time for a whole new career.
A career switch might involve changing from working for someone else to owning your own business at home. Exercises helping the decision to stay in the same field or to try something completely new. Your rewritten resume might lead to a re-examination of how you view your abilities and skills.
Article by: St. Louis Public Library staff
