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Includes expert advice on changing direction in your career Get out of the rut and into your dream job This hands-on guide takes you through every aspect of finding and securing the job you want. From searching for vacancies through to preparing for the interview and making a strong impression, this book has it covered. Key personal development techniques, such as Neuro-linguistic Programming, are featured alongside specific job-hunting advice, helping you to develop a winning mindset and foster skills to take with you into your new career. Discover how to: * Find the job that’s right for you * Write a knockout CV and cover letter * Prepare for the interview * Give a great presentation * Build your confidence and develop a successful outlook Dr Rob Yeung was the charismatic expert on the BBC’s hit show, Who Would Hire You? He is a chartered psychologist and the author of Answering Tough Interview Questions For Dummies. Contents Introduction Book I Plotting a Course: Your Job and Career Plans 1. Assessing Career and Work 2. Getting Motivated 3. Demonstrating Confidence in the Workplace 4. Asking Yourself the Right Questions Book II Showcasing Yourself with a StandOut CV 1. CVs and the Changing World of Recruitment 2. Getting Your CV Out There 3. Choosing the Right Format 4. Contents that Make a Difference 5. Winning with Words 6. Overcoming Deadly Dilemmas 7. Moving from Worksheets to Your Finished CV 8. A Sampling of StandOut CVs Book III Succeeding at Interviews 1. Understanding What Interviewers Want 2. Polishing Your Performance 3. Preparing Great Questions 4. Talking about Yourself and Others 5. Getting to Grips with Questions about Your Work 6. Talking about Why You Want a New Job 7. Thriving Under the Pressure Interview 8. Handling Hypothetical and Analytical Questions 9. Succeeding at Competency-Based Interviewing 10. Taking Control in Unusual Situations Book IV Delivering Perfect Presentations 1. Organising Your Presentation 2. Writing the Presentation 3. Understanding Body Language 4. Overcoming Nerves 5. Handling Questions from the Audience Index
