I Didn't Know That! Essential Advice For Finding Better Jobs And Changing Careers

Looking for a better job or new career but don’t know where to start? I didn’t know that! Essential advice for finding better jobs and changing careers will kick-start your motivation and provide direction to change your job status.

Finding satisfying employment has never been easy, but it has become increasingly difficult in the digital age where key word resumes and on-line applications are the norm. I didn’t know that is a collection of essays offering strategic advice and thoughtful planning for a successful job finding campaign.

Divided into five sections, Chapter I focuses on goal-setting and personal branding. Chapter II offers advice on how to maximize you job search tools with more effective resumes, cover letters and follow-up. Chapter III suggests alternate strategies to applying for jobs on-line, including social networking, using recruiters and attending job fairs. Not really sure you want a traditional 9 to 5 job? Chapter IV covers options such as part-time and self-employment and unconventional careers. The final chapter is a collection of articles that covers a range of subjects from telecommuting, to job retraining, to making the most of being a “trailing spouse.”

I didn’t know that! is filled with advice from veteran counselor, Terry Pile, hiring managers, human resource professionals and successful job seekers and career changers.