This empowering and accessible guide shows career rookies how to get a foot in the doorand then kick it wide open. The revised second edition emphasizes the importance of contemporary social networking, such as discussion groups and forums, online portfolios, and blogging. Featuring a list of networking hot spots, confidence-building advice for the shy or intimidated, and a comprehensive guide to informational interviewing, A FOOT IN THE DOOR reveals proven strategies that will help those seeking their first real-world job land the position theyve been looking for. ...More

"Simply the best thing in print on the subject of using the Internet in your job search . . . amazing and breathtakingly thorough . . . covers all resources available today."
--Richard N. Bolles, author of "What Color Is Your Parachute?"

Whether you're a Web newbie or a veteran cyber-jockey, this completely updated edition goes beyond Monster.com and online newspaper ads to help you: Find dream jobs in every industry, at every level, locally and around the w ...More

The OOH is the most widely respected and used career reference available. It features well-written, interesting descriptions for nearly 270 major jobs in the U.S. and summary information on additional jobs. For each job, the book discusses the nature of the work, working conditions, job outlook, training and education needed, earnings, related occupations, and additional information sources, including Web sites. Each description takes up 3-5 pages. The book is packed with photos and practical, current information, which makes it invaluable for anyone doing career research, making career decisions, writing resumes, and preparing for interviews. Our version of the OOH is less expensive than the government's printing. ...More

- Checklists and assessments for career guidance.
- Tips on avoiding and overcoming age discrimination and cultural misfits.
- The 10 advantages of your age in your career search.
- How to avoid common interview mistakes.
- Networking and Internet job search strategies.
- Find out if you have what it takes to be an entrepreneur.
- Simple resumes for over-40 job seekers, and tips for creating "ageless" resumes.
- Online and print resources for more help.
- Strategies for dealing with the emotional and financial strains of looking for a job.
- Special chapter on finding a new career after retirement. ...More

From "The Wall Street Journal's" longtime career columnist, the street-savvy book that finally tells readers what they really want to know: how to get and protect the job they want . . . when someone else wants it just as much. ...More

"This book answers the question of 'what's next?' that so many successful professionals ask each day. Readers will appreciate Karen and Sherrie's life lessons on how the past influences future success and how to embrace non-traditional, creative options that shape the next chapter of life."  ...More

"The Very Quick Job Search" is thorough and comprehensive and covers all the essentials of job searching and career planning. This book is results-oriented and includes proven, successful methods to help job seekers quickly get jobs. ...More

Still the bestselling job-hunting book and a favorite of career changers for more than three decades, this gold standard of career guides ("Fortune") has been updated for 2008 with new examples, instructions, and cautionary advice. ...More

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