Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Managers and Specialists: Job Hunting - A Practical Manual for Job-Hunters and Career Changers

Stephen Gladwell

Description

Good solid advice and great strategies for getting interviews and landing the job as Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Managers and Specialists.

To Prepare for the Job this book tells you:

- The training and education needed

- Earnings

- Expected job prospects

- The job's activities and responsibilities

- Working conditions

To Land the Job, it gives you the hands-on and how-to's insight on:

- Finding Opportunities - the best places to find them

- Writing Unbeatable Resumes and Cover Letters

- Acing the Interview

- What to Expect From Recruiters

- How employers hunt for Job-hunters.... and More

This book offers excellent, insightful advice for everyone from entry level to senior professionals. None of the other such career guides compare with this one. It stands out because it:

1. Explains how the people doing the hiring think, so that you can win them over on paper and then in your interview;

2. Is filled with useful cheat and work-sheets;

3. Explains every step of the job-hunting process - from little known ways for finding openings to getting ahead on the job.

This book covers everything. Whether you are trying to get your first Job or move up in the system, get this book.

Sujets

• Recherche d'emploi
• Recherche d'emploi
• Recherche d'emploi
• Business
• Economics
• Employabilité, métiers et formations
• Careers
• Job Hunting

Informations

• Publié par: Emereo Publishing
• Date de parution: 24 octobre 2012
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781743043868
• Langue: English

Extrait

Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Managers and Specialists

Job Hunting A Practical Manual for Job-Hunters and Career-Changers

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Copyright

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Good solid advice and great strategies for getting interviews and landing the job.

To Prepare for the Job this book tells you:

• • • • •

the training and education needed earnings expected job prospects the job’s activities and responsibilities working conditions

To Land the Job, it gives you the hands-on and how-to’s insight on

• • • • •

Finding Opportunities - the best places to înd them Writing Unbeatable Resumes and Cover Letters Acing the Interview What to Expect From Recruiters How employers hunt for Job-hunters.... and More

This book offers excellent, insightful advice for everyone from entry- level to senior professionals. None of the other such career guides compare with this one. It stands out because it:

1. Explains how the people doing the hiring think, so that you can win them over on paper and then in your interview; 2. Is îlled with useful cheat and work-sheets; 3. Explains every step of the job-hunting process - from little- known ways for înding openings to getting ahead on the job.

This book covers everything. Whether you are trying to get your îrst Job or move up in the system, get this book.

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FINDING AND APPLYING FOR JOBS AND EVALUATING OFFERS 19 Where to Learn About Job Openings 19 Job Search Methods 20 Personal contacts. 20 School career planning and placement ofîces. 20 Employers. 21 Classiîed ads. 21 Internet resources. 22 Labor unions. 22 State employment service ofîces. 22 Job matching and referral. 22 Services for special groups. 23 Federal Government. 23 Community agencies. 23 Private employment agencies and career consultants. 23 Internships. Applying for a Job 25 Resumes and application forms. 25 Gathering information. 26 Choosing a format. 27 Resume and KSA (knowledge, skills & abilities) tips: 30 Cover letters. Job Interview Tips 32 Preparation: 32 Personal appearance: 32 The interview: 33 Information to bring to an interview: Evaluating a Job Offer 34 The organization. 36 Should you work for a relatively new organization or one that is well established? The job 36 Where is the job located? 36 Does the work match your interests and make good use of your skills? 38 How important is the job to the company or organization? 38 What will the hours be? 38 How long do most people who enter this job stay with the company? 38 The company should have a training plan for you. 39 Salaries and beneîts. WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THE OTHER SIDE OF THE TABLE… 41 THE INTERVIEW AND SELECTION PROCESS 43 Step 1 43 Technical Competencies Assessment Guide 44 Step 2 44 Determine the Customer Service Focused 44 Competencies of the Job 45 Deînitions: 45 Responsible. 46 Likeable. 46 Believable. 46 Outgoing. 47 Unappable. 48 CUSTOMER SERVICE FOCUSED BEHAVIORS ASSESSMENT GUIDE 49 Step 3 49 Develop Interview Questions to Assess Both 5

49 Technical and Customer Service 49 Focused Competencies 50 Step 4 50 Conducting the Interview 52 Step 5 52 Background and Reference Checks 53 Making a Job Offer 53 Conîrming Job Offer Letter 54 Informing Unsuccessful Candidates 54 Retention of Interview Materials SAMPLE CUSTOMER SERVICE FOCUSED INTERVIEW QUESTIONS 55 Responsible 56 Likeable 58 Believable 59 Outgoing 60 Unappable INTERVIEWING 61 A Practical Guide for Selecting THE INTERVIEW PROCESS 61 Planning 61 Conîrming/Scheduling Interview 62 Conducting the Interview 62 Closing 63 Follow Up TIPS ON INTERVIEWING 64 Interview Questions To Get You Started 65 Supervisor and Manager Competencies 66 Interviewing People With Disabilities 67 Accommodating Persons With Disabilities For An Interview 69 Interview Do’s and Don’ts CHECKING REFERENCES 71 Which References Should I Check? 72 Tips for Checking References 73 The Reference Check Questions To Ask 74 Prohibited Questions and Practices RECORDING A PROFILE OF IMPRESSIONS 76 Supervisory and Managerial Competencies: 77 Building Coalitions/Communication: Recruiting - It Takes More Than A Job Announcement 78 Before Submitting the Vacancy 79 When the Vacancy Announcement is Open 80 Once the Certiîcate of Eligibles is Received 81 After The Selection is Made ASSESSING YOUR RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PRACTICES 83 Policies and Procedures 84 Recruitment Strategies

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Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Managers and Specialists

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Nature of the Work Training, Other Qualiîcations, and Advancement Employment Job Outlook Projections Earnings Wages Related Occupations Sources of Additional Information

Signiîcant Points

The educational backgrounds of these workers vary considerably, reecting the diversity of duties and levels of responsibility. College graduates and those who have earned certiîcation should have the best job and advancement opportunities. Human resources occupations require strong interpersonal skills. Much faster than average growth is expected during the projection period.

Nature of the Work

Every organization wants to attract, motivate, and retain the most qualiîed employees and match them to jobs for which they are best suited. Human resources, training, and labor relations managers and specialists provide this connection. In the past, these workers performed the administrative function of an organization, such as handling employee beneîts questions or recruiting, interviewing, and hiring new staff in accordance with policies established by top management. Today’s human resources workers manage these tasks, but, increasingly, they consult with top executives regarding strategic planning. They have moved from behind-the-scenes staff work to leading the company in suggesting and changing policies.

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