CONTENTS
Introduction by John Henry Weiss
PART 1: HOW TO GET A GREAT JOB
Introduction: “Beyond the Books” in Today’s Public Libraries
Chapter 2: Researching the Job Market
Chapter 3: Getting Down to Brass Tacks: The Ongoing Job Search
Chapter 4: Writing Résumés Right
Chapter 5: Crafting Effective Cover Letters
Chapter 6: Mastering Twenty-First-Century Networking
Chapter 7: Examining Potential Employers
Chapter 8: Honing Your Interview Skills
Chapter 9: Negotiating the Best Pay and Benefits for Your New Job
PART 2: HOW TO WRITE A STELLAR EXECUTIVE RÉSUMÉ
Tip #3: Know What Makes You Stand Out
Tip #4: Gather Information First
Tip #5: How Long Should My Résumé Be?
Tip #6: Résumé Tetris—What Order Should My Résumé Be In?
Tip #7: Crafting Your Résumé Header—Don’t Use an Objective!
Tip #8: Customize Your LinkedIn URL
Tip #9: Use a Professional E-mail Address
Tip #10: The Danger of “Functional Résumés”—and the Benefits of a “Hybrid”
Tip #11: Create a Compelling Branding Statement and Summary Statement!
Tip #12: Delete These Words and Phrases from Your Résumé
Tip #13: Make Your Boring Résumé Bullets Sparkle!
Tip #14: Focus on Accomplishments
Tip #15: Tailor Your Résumé Bullets
Tip #16: Should I Have a Skills & Interests Section?
Tip #17: Should I Have a Separate Languages Section?
Tip #18: Consider Including a Chart, Graph, or Testimonial
Tip #20: Special Issue—Filling a “Gap”
Tip #21: Special Issue—For “Older” Job Seekers
Tip #22: Special Issue—More than One Position at the Same Company
Tip #23: Why Care about the Format Anyway?
Tip #25: Don’t Use a Column Format
Tip #27: Use the Borders Function to Create Lines
Tip #28: How to List Dates of Employment
Tip #29: Don’t Format with the Space Bar!
Tip #30: How to Create Distinctive, Professional Bullets
Tip #31: Guidelines for Margins
Tip #32: How to Use Page Borders
Tip #33: Spacing (or How to Make Your Three-Page Résumé Fit on Two Pages)
Tip #34: Hyperlinks Are Welcome—and So Are Word Documents!
Tip #35: Yes, You Need a Cover Letter!
Tip #36: Three Components of an Effective Cover Letter
Tip #37: Delete These Words from Your Cover Letter!
Tip #38: “To Whom It May Concern” Doesn’t Cut It
Tip #39: Writing a Value Proposition Letter
Tip #40: Google Results Are the New “Résumé”
Tip #41: PowerPoint and Video Résumés
Tip #42: Beat the Scanners Part 1—Eleven Essential Résumé Keyword Tips
Tip #43: Beat the Scanners Part 2—Formatting Tips
7 THE #1 MOST IMPORTANT TIP SET!
Tip #47: How to Avoid Embarrassing Editing Marks on Your Documents
Tip #48: Proofread, and Proofread Again!
Tip #49: Get Your Résumé Out There!
Tip #50: It Doesn’t End Here. On to the Interview!
Appendix A: Power Verbs for Résumés
Appendix B: 397 Favorite Résumé Verbs
Appendix C: Words to Avoid in Your Résumé!
Appendix D: Résumé & Cover Letter Checklists: Don’t Skip These!
Appendix E: Services & Special Offers
Appendix F: Recommended Resources
Appendix G: Important Opportunities to Give & Receive
PART 3: MOVING FORWARD IN MID-CAREER
PART I: COPING WITH THE RAMIFICATIONS OF JOB LOSS
Chapter 1: How and Why Workers Are Fired or Laid Off
Chapter 2: Working through the Grieving Process
Chapter 3: Protecting and Maintaining Your Savings, Investments, and IRA
Chapter 5: Insurance Matters: Medical and COBRA, Dental, Homeowners, Auto, Life, Disability
Chapter 6: Safeguarding Your Reputation
Chapter 7: Family Challenges and Solutions
PART II: THE PROCESS OF MOVING FORWARD IN YOUR CAREER
Chapter 8: Reshaping Your Persona and Improving Your Character
Chapter 9: Defining Objectives for the Remainder of Your Career
Chapter 10: Crafting a Résumé and Digital Profile to Reflect the New You
Chapter 11: How to Find Decision Makers and Hiring Managers
Chapter 12: Where to Find Employers
Chapter 13: Interview Rubrics for Midcareer Workers
Chapter 14: Overcoming Objections to Your Candidacy
Chapter 15: Negotiating a Job Offer
PART III: FINDING YOUR SPOT IN THE WORKPLACE
Chapter 16: Working for a Large Company or a Small Business
Chapter 17: Starting Your Own Business or Buying a Franchise
Chapter 18: Local, State, and Federal Government Jobs
PART IV: REACHING OUT TO CAREER CARE PROVIDERS
Chapter 19: Consulting with Career Coaches, Career Counselors, and Outplacement Services
Chapter 20: Tapping into Faith-Based Resources
Chapter 21: Moving beyond the Temporal
Appendix A: Major Convention Centers