Winning the Job Game: The New Rules for Finding and Keeping the Job You Want - Softcover

Career advice for today's job market from "the Ann Landers of the job world" (Newsweek) Winning the Job Game presents nationally syndicated career columnist and author Carol Kleiman's world-class advice on surviving and thriving in today's tough job market. She shows you how to find out where the good jobs are and how to stand out from the crowd of applicants. And once you have the job, Kleiman shows you how to get ahead and stay ahead. Readers will find expert coverage of hot job areas, professional advice on building your resume and writing cover letters, tips on excelling in your job, and guidance on negotiating for new benefits. This is a serious and competitive time for job seekers (and job keepers); Winning the Job Game offers the power of knowledge and smart strategy to give any worker a leg-up on the competition.

THE ULTIMATE GAME PLAN FOR A CHAMPIONSHIP CAREER

Succeeding in your professional life is like winning the big game; your talent will be wasted if you don’t have the strategy to go with it and the fearlessness to score when you get the chance. And, of course, it doesn’t hurt to have a great coach.

Syndicated business columnist Carol Kleiman–known nationwide as "The Career Coach"–here provides the rules for getting ahead whether the economy is up or down. Winning the Job Game gives you the expert advice and the vital knowledge to land your ideal job and climb the promotion ladder. If you’re worried about keeping your job in tough times, she’ll show you how to avoid the ax during layoffs. If you just lost your job, she’ll help you get back in the game. With this expert professional resource, you’ll be able to:

• Deal with the changing job market
• Find out where the best jobs are, what they pay, and what skills you need
• Market yourself and research potential employers
• Design the perfect resume and write the ideal cover letter for any job
• Land the best interviews and blow away the competition
• Utilize top-notch online resources
• Use headhunters and temp work to your advantage
• Maximize your skills and increase your value with continuing education
• Balance your professional and personal lives

So get off the bench and use your skills to achieve your goals. All it takes is a little hard work, enthusiasm, and the encouragement of a good coach. With Winning the Job Game you’ll be doing your victory dance in no time.