Cracking the New Job Market: The 7 Rules for Getting Hired in Any Economy

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The rules for finding work once seemed pretty straightforward. In this myth-busting book, Author R. William Holland, a human resources insider, shows job seekers how those rules have changed. A clear resume, rehearsed interview answers, and face-to-face networking are no longer enough to land the job of your dreams--or even any job, for that matter. The key, rather than to emphasize past accomplishments or education, is to sell your value to prospective employers. In Cracking the New Job Market, Holland introduces the prevailing rules of this new approach to job seeking and equips readers to master the skills required for success. Youll learn how to gather information on what a prospective employer finds important; emphasize key skills, accomplishments, and qualities in tailored resumes; tell the right stories during your interview; identify the intersection between personal talents and what the marketplace needs; unlock the networking power of social media; and negotiate the best possible offer. With enlightening insights and practical tips, this book delivers job-hunting strategies that actually work and can help you landing a great job--even in a challenging economy.

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"Cracking the New Job Market: The 7 Rules for Getting Hired in Any Economy may end up being the only book you need in your job search and if it's not, it comes tantalizingly close." New York Journal of Books

Author Bio

R. William Holland, PH.D. is founder of R. William Holland Consulting, LLC, specializing in HR and career management. He has also served as executive vice president at Right Management, Inc. and as chief human resources officer at Meridian Bank, the University of Pennsylvania, and the BP outsourcing business for Andersen Consulting. He is currently a senior vice president for BeamPines.