Who
can’t use a little help with their job search, right? There are a number of
great books available to help with every step of the your job search, including
how to: write a resume and cover letter; best market yourself; use social media;
change careers; ace an interview; and target and streamline your job search.
You name it, there’s a good book to help you. The following are a few of our
favorites.
Cover Letters for Dummies
– Having a well-written cover letter is a great opportunity to get a
prospective employer's attention. Cover
Letters for Dummies shares everything job seekers need to know to make an
impression.
The Perfect Resume
– Just like your cover letter, your resume needs to be perfecto. The Perfect Resume focuses on what you
need to include in your electronic resume, and on key words and phrases to get your
resume moved to the top of the pile.
Resume Magic
– Given the current job market, everyone's resume could use a little magic. Resume Magic will help work a bit of
magic with your resume. The book is a easy-to-read, step-by-step guide through
the resume-writing process, offering a lot of insider advice.
Job Interviews for Dummies
– Anyone can ace an interview, regardless of how little or often they've gone
on job interviews. Job Interviews for
Dummies provides readers with new and timeless interviewing solutions. Special
attention is given to new graduates, career changers, as well as job seekers
over age 50.
Guerilla Marketing for Job
Hunters – This book shares 1,001 tips for using social
media, LinkedIn and other social networking sites. It’s all about trying something
different in your job search—a must-read for anyone in the midst of job
searching in this dog-eat-dog, competitive job market.
We’re
proud to have recently helped more than 140 people connect to valuable training
resources at our Information and Resource Expo.Training resources available through Tampa Bay WorkForce Alliance help
retain and create jobs, boost the region’s economic recovery and assist those
most impacted by the recession.
Panel
presentations featured informative discussions with local employers—and career
managers from Tampa Bay WorkForce Alliance were also available to answer questions.More than 20 training providers were on-hand
to provide information on accessing the numerous training opportunities around
the region.Local
success stories also took center stage at Accelerate Your Own Economic
Recovery:An Information and Resource
Expo.Tampa-area job candidates who
sought skills training that helped them land career opportunities shared their
stories and experience with expo participants.
Candidates interested in learning whether training may help them in
their careers are encouraged to visit Tampa Bay WorkForce Alliance and speak
with career managers for guidance and assistance.
Try envisioning yourself as a company product, because that’s how employers see you. So what kind of “personal packaging” do you come in? Messy or unkempt? Or as someone who’s got it together?
When going for a job interview keep in mind how you choose to dress sends a strong signal to prospective new employers. As a future representative of that company or organization, you’ll need to ‘look’ the part as much as ‘sound’ the part ... so here are a few “dressing for success” tips from Tampa Bay WorkForce Alliance—
-Proper attire maintains professionalism
-Appearance is 9/10ths of the law—nothing goes unnoticed when you are in line for a job or promotion
-Remember, you never know who is watching
-The key to good first impressions is to remain composed in how you dress and act. Stylizing shouldn’t be overdone. Too many bright colors and busy patterns can avert all the attention to your clothes when it should be on you
-Cleanliness is important. It holds such weight and emphasis that it outshines the worst put together outfit
-Clothes that fit are what separate the sloppy from the sophisticated. Tailored fits work well and tend to be stylized more than clothes that droop or are too tight
-For men, wearing a suit is appropriate for the interview but when on the job a nice shirt, tie and jacket should suffice
-For women, wearing a suit (skirt or pants) is best
-Do not under any circumstances wear tee-shirts and shorts.
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