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Getting the Job You Want After 50 for Dummies - (For Dummies) by Kerry E Hannon (Paperback)

Getting the Job You Want After 50 for Dummies - (For Dummies) by  Kerry E Hannon (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><b>Your guide to navigating today's workplace and snagging that perfect job</b></p> <p>Whether you're searching for a new job by choice or necessity, consider this book your life raft. You'll find all the resources you need to job-hunt--from building an online presence and revitalizing your résumé to negotiating a salary and landing that job!</p> <ul> <li><b>The power of people</b> -- harness the power of the people you know -- friends and family, former colleagues, social media contacts, and more -- to network your way to your next job</li> <li><b>Mirror, mirror on the wall</b> -- rehab your résumé and cover letter, build a positive online presence, acquire social media street smarts, and market yourself on LinkedIn</li> <li><b>Hang your own shingle</b> -- join the growing ranks of the self-employed with advice on launching your own business, working as a freelancer, turning a hobby into a profit, and cashing in on your natural gifts</li> <li><b>Scope it out</b> -- discover which jobs are in demand and expected to grow, what they pay, and whether you're qualified</li> </ul><p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br><p><b><i>Learn to: </i></b> <ul> <li>Showcase the value you have to offer a potential employer <li>Perfect your résumé and interview skills</li> <li>Negotiate for what you want</li> <li>Snag your dream job in the age of social media</li> <li>Launch a whole new career or business</li> </ul> <p><b>Your guide to navigating today's workplace and snagging that perfect job</b> <p>Whether you're searching for a new job by choice or necessity, consider this book your life raft. You'll find all the resources you need to job-hunt--from building an online presence and revitalizing your résumé to negotiating a salary and landing that job! <ul> <li><b>The power of people</b> -- harness the power of the people you know -- friends and family, former colleagues, social media contacts, and more -- to network your way to your next job</li> <li><b>Mirror, mirror on the wall</b> -- rehab your résumé and cover letter, build a positive online presence, acquire social media street smarts, and market yourself on LinkedIn</li> <li><b>Hang your own shingle</b> -- join the growing ranks of the self-employed with advice on launching your own business, working as a freelancer, turning a hobby into a profit, and cashing in on your natural gifts</li> <li><b>Scope it out</b> -- discover which jobs are in demand and expected to grow, what they pay, and whether you're qualified</li> </ul> <p><b>Open the book and find: </b> <ul> <li>Ways to identify and market your most valuable skills</li> <li>How to use Facebook, Google+, LinkedIn, and Twitter in your job search</li> <li>How to clear the application hurdle</li> <li>Tips for prepping for an interview</li> <li>The top jobs for 50+ workers</li> <li>Ten steps for career changers</li> </ul><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p><b>Kerry Hannon</b> (kerryhannon.com) is a nationally recognized authority on career transitions and retirement, a frequent TV and radio commentator, and author of numerous books, including Love Your Job (Wiley/AARP), What's Next? (Berkley Trade/AARP), and Great Jobs for Everyone 50+ (Wiley/AARP). Hannon is AARP's Jobs Expert and a regular contributor to <i>The New York Times, Forbes</i>, and <i>Money magazine</i>.

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