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Now that 70 percent of job searches are conducted online, and resumes are processed by computers programmed to scan for keywords, knowing the right keywords--or buzzwords associated with a profession, industry, or job function--and how to use them effectively has never been a more critical job-search skill.

The most comprehensive reference of its kind, this powerful resume-writing resource gives readers instant access to 2,500 indispensable keywords germane to 300 careers in nine employment categories--from...

A proactive new strategy for removing anxiety, and regaining control, throughout the job interview process

"Marky Stein's book is wonderful. She gives us a thorough analysis of the whole interviewing process. Fearless Interviewing is clear, kind, and full of good advice.... Highly recommended."--Barbara Sher, author of Live the Life That You Love

A job interview is one of life's most stressful and challenging experiences. Fearless Interviewing presents a strategic approach to interviewing, one that tips the scales back in favor of the job...

Written by the official resume advisers to Monster.com, this is the ultimate guide to creating life-changing resumes. The Career-Change Resume helps aspiring career-changers reinvent themselves by showing them how to transform their resumes. The book includes step-by-step instructions demonstrating how to craft resumes that open doors to new careers; more than 150 sample resumes and cover letters; valuable, innovative career-change tools and strategies; and solutions to common problems plaguing career-changers.

Every college major gives students valuable skills and training, perfect for a wide range of careers. The Great Jobs for Accounting Majors helps you assess your talents and skills for a job, target the perfect career, tailor your job search, present college majors as workplace assets, and much more

It's a fact--different people thrive in different kinds of jobs. Careers for Extroverts & Other Gregarious Types encourages you to embrace your individuality by finding the job that matches your character traits--often jobs you'd never think of, but that take advantage of your strengths and abilities.

It's a fact--different people thrive in different kinds of jobs. "Careers for Patriotic Types & Others Who Want to Serve Their Country" encourages you to embrace your individuality by finding the job that matches your character traits--often jobs you'd never think of, but that take advantage of your strengths and abilities.

Take the first step to a profitable and satisfying career

Do weddings make you swoon? Are you a natural when it comes to flower arrangements? Does a beautifully set table satisfy your most creative urge? If you answered yes to any of the above, your career choice has already been made. Now you need to choose an occupation.

Careers for Romantics & Other Dreamy Types provides practical advice on deciding which calling is for you, along with first-hand accounts of everyday routines, information on working conditions of selected jobs, and a list of resources to help...

Hunting for a job can be daunting, nerve-racking, and disappointing--even if you've spent time in the military learning valuable skills. Give yourself an edge by consulting" Resumes for Former Military Personnel," packed with expert advice on crafting a concise, stylish resume that will instantly draw notice.

With this go-to guide you'll: Get access to nearly 100 sample resumes and cover letters Organize and draft your resume with the aid of helpful worksheets Discover the common elements in the most popular resume...

The Proven Program Used by 600,000 Job Hunters

You put hours and hours of hard work into your job search and the companies you've contacted never call. It's a story all too common in the fast-paced, highly competitive world of job hunting. Nothing is more discouraging than sending one resume after another into the job-hunting void. Eventually, you expect silence from the other end.

The Unwritten Rules of the Highly Effective Job Search was written so this never happens to you again. These techniques, developed by author Orville Pierson, have been used...

Use your competitive nature to climb your way to the top

Do you succeed under pressure? Are you the type to take charge of a project? Is coming in second not an option? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you thrive on competition--now all you need is an occupation that satisfies your desire to compete.

Careers for Competitive Spirits & Other Peak Performers provides all the information you need to get started on landing the job of your dreams, including inside information on everyday routines of selected jobs, working conditions within the field,...

Find an exciting, fulfilling career--and save the world at the same time

Our environment is in serious jeopardy and has been for a long time. The difference today is that fewer and fewer people in power are denying the fact--which means that more and more jobs are sprouting up to help solve the problem. From government to private industry, money is now being channeled into saving the environment--and there's a place in this hot new industry for you

Careers in the Environment gives you invaluable tips for finding a job in one of the many areas that make up...

Fighting crime pays

You've worked hard for that criminal justice degree. Now what? Sometimes the choice of careers can seem endless; the most difficult part of a job search is narrowing down your options.

Great Jobs for Criminal Justice Majors will help you choose the right career out of the myriad possibilities at your disposal. It provides detailed profiles of careers in your field along with the basic skills necessary to begin a focused job search. You'll soon be on the fast track to landing a job that satisfies your personal, professional, and practical...

Work out of the home office--every single day

Do you like to stick to your own schedule? Do you dread a long commute? Are you motivated to succeed through the efforts of you and you alone? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you're ready to run a business from home--now all you need is an occupation that satisfies your independent spirit.

Careers for Homebodies & Other Independent Souls provides all the information you need to get started on creating the career of your dreams, including inside information on everyday routines of self-employment,...

Master the science of a well-crafted resume

You've worked hard for your college degree; now it's time to take that education and put it to work. Get an edge on the other job applicants with Resumes for Science Careers, a resource packed with expert advice on creating a concise, stylish resume that will instantly get you noticed.

With this go-to guide you'll:

• Get access to nearly 100 sample resumes and cover letters
• Organize and draft your resume with the aid of helpful worksheets
• Discover the common elements in the most popular resume...

Ensure your success with a career you enjoy

Get started in a career that has a future and is financially rewarding. Opportunities in Insurance Careers provides you with a complete overview of the job possibilities, salary figures, and experience required to enter the field of insurance.

This career-boosting book will help you:

• Determine the specialty that's right for you, from sales to claims to marketing
• Acquire in-depth knowledge of the insurance business
• Find out what kind of salary you can expect
• Understand the daily routine of your...

This book offers:

• The latest information on a field of interest
• Training and educational requirements for each career
• Salary statistics for different positions within each field
• Up-to-date professional and Internet resources
  
  

Choose your own adventure, and be your own boss

Get started in a career that has a future and is financially rewarding. Opportunities in Your Own Service Business provides you with a complete overview of the job possibilities, salary figures, and experience required to enter the service industry field.

This career-boosting book will help you:

• Determine the specialty that's right for you, from catering to innkeeping to tax consulting
• Acquire in-depth knowledge of running your own service business
• Find out what kind of salary you can expect...