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The Job Search Solution

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  • Author: Tony Beshara
  • ASIN: B006WYSBLI
  • ISBN: 081441799X
  • Reference: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006WYSBLI
  • Kindle link

Highlights

understand instead of résumés that will be understood by the people that matter—the ones who can get you an interview. — location: 1269 ^ref-56783

The most effective use of the Internet for a job-seeker is to research companies and locate individuals who might interview you. — location: 2181 ^ref-63648

None of these activities matter unless you get interviews and perform well during the interview. — location: 2436 ^ref-46722

So candidates have to constantly be asking, “What do I need to do to get the job?” — location: 2479 ^ref-48245

Fired or Laid Off? — location: 4119 ^ref-33893

There are some situations in which a prospective employer is going to more easily understand your being let go or fired. A total change in management, the buyout of a company, or a large downsizing are all acceptable reasons for someone to lose a job. And if your ex-boss gives you a good recommendation, you’re in good shape. — location: 4126 ^ref-24993

Remember that you can overcome just about every unfortunate situation regarding why you left your last job if you can establish enough value for being hired. — location: 4135 ^ref-23304

If in any way, shape, or form you communicate the idea that you could afford to take the time off so you did, you are going to give the employer the idea that you could take another six months off— — location: 4181 ^ref-48803

• Don’t tell a prospective employer before you’ve interviewed that you are not in the area. — location: 4406 ^ref-40879

don’t think that “positive” recommendations on LinkedIn make a big deal of difference. They don’t seem to.) — location: 4831 ^ref-43442