Getting and Keeping the Job: Success in Business and Technical Careers - Softcover

For one quarter/semester undergraduate courses in Career Development and Self Explorations in departments of business, and professional and technical studies, in post-secondary two- and four-year institutions. This concise, well-organized text focuses on the self-analysis and communication needs of business professional/technical students who are searching for employment and want to be successful once they have obtained employment. Through the many hands-on exercises, the reader is given ample opportunity for self-analysis and pre-interview preparation. The sample resumes, letters, and interviewing skills included in the text make this an essential reference book for any job-seeker, while the sections on workplace communication skills make the text essential for anyone new to the job or working in teams.

In this new edition, Val Clark uses research from real companies to identify which skills are essential to the hiring and professional development of prospective job candidates.

Arranged in an accessible format, this worktext helps novice job seekers prepare for the interview process and maintain effective communication within their work environment. A wealth of sample resumes, business letters, telephone job interview techniques, and case studies are included. The following features are ideal for those coming from a technical education background:

• Expanded resume examples with e-mail adaptations
• New information on researching companies for cover letter and resume preparation
• Interview questions and answers, p valuable practice tool
• Concrete examples of effective communication with customers and co-workers

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Features include:

• Majors Exploration
• Career Advice
• Web Links
• Tips from Successful Students
• Student Bulletin Boards
• Faculty Resources