Description
When Dr. Phil’s viewers need help with their job searches, he calls in Tony Beshara. One of the most successful placement professionals in the country, Beshara knows what works. In the completely updated second edition of The Job Search Solution, he outlines the simple yet powerful system that has helped over 100,000 people land jobs they love. TONY BESHARA is the owner and President of Babich Associates, the oldest placement firm in Texas. He is the author of Acing the Interview and Unbeatable Rsums. CONTENTS Acknowledgments iv Preface v Introduction 1 1 The Emotional and Psychological Dimensions of Finding a Job 5 2 Be Ready for the Crazy, Chaotic World of Trying to Get Hired 11 3 Control the Process by Taking Massive Action Now! 19 4 Getting Face-to-Face Interviews 29 5 The Unvarnished Truth About Rsums and Cover Letters 64 6 The Myths and the Realities of Today’s Job Market 92 7 Mastering the Telephone Interview 107 8 Finding a Job on the Internet 116 9 Making the Initial Interview Successful 95 Percent of the Time 133 10 Follow-Up Interviews: A Whole New Challenge 168 11 How to Prepare Yourself for the Interviewand the Toughest Interview Questions 195 12 Overcoming Employer Biases That Can Keep You from Getting a Job 221 13 Looking for a Job When You Have a Job 246 14 References: The Silent Killer 259 15 Even When You Reach the Finals, Take Nothing for Granted 275 16 Handling Your Transition Smoothly and Confidently 297 Epilogue: The Top Ten Reasons People Have Trouble Finding a Job 306 Index 308