The Job-Ready Guide by Waal, Anastasia de -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

About the author Introduction

Preparing for professional life What employers want you to know The job-ready approach How to use the book

Part One Setting yourself up for success 01 CV building

Planning your CV: an overview

02 Career planning

Your basic educational profile Researching your career options Your priorities: what motivates you? Honing your options through work experience

03 Work experience and internships

Work experience Internships

04 Further study

Main types of further study Reasons to consider further study Deciding whether to do further study Making an informed decision about which course to do Applying for further study Paying for further study

Part Two Developing job-ready skills 05 Leadership and teamwork

Leadership Practising your leadership Teamwork

06 Communication skills

Soft communication skills Communicating in meetings Communicating from afar Email, phone or face-to-face? General writing Public speaking Miscommunications Listening is a communication skill

07 Problem-solving

The key skills involved in problem-solving Problem-solving examples in your own life The basic steps of problem-solving Problem-solving skills in practice Challenging circumstances How you’ll be tested on your problem-solving

08 Industry knowledge

Showcasing your industry knowledge How well do you know your industry? Getting industry expertise Industry knowledge and the job application process

Part Three Looking for a job 09 Systematic job hunting

What are you aiming for? Your new job: job hunting Where to look for a job Social media for job hunting Making a success of rejection

10 Understanding what employers want

Your approach to work A strong work ethic The desire to develop Good organizational skills The role of respect When things go wrong

11 Social media, personal branding and self-promotion

What is your social media brand? Brand management Building your social media strategy Keep up your brand

12 Networking

The purpose of networking Making the most of every networking opportunity Identifying your existing networks Fostering industry opportunities to network Network for others – and into the future

13 Budgeting and money skills

Value every penny Review and organize your financial life Everyday money management Saving Borrowing

Part Four Applying for a job 14 Creating a winning CV

What to include in your CV What your CV looks like What to cover in each section of your CV Optional CV sections The big proof Your CV as a work in progress

15 Covering letters and application forms

The purpose of a covering letter Common covering letter mistakes Constructing a strong covering letter Presentation and formatting Application forms Deadlines

16 Interviews

Types of interviews Preparing for an interview Interview questions On the day After the interview

17 Assessment centres

An overview of the assessment process The assessments Preparing for an assessment centre On the day After the assessment

18 Giving presentations

Your presentation remit Preparing for your presentation Putting your presentation together Practice and practicalities Presenting

19 Getting an offer

The offer process Making a decision Negotiating a contract Accepting an offer Responding well to rejections

Part Five Starting a job 20 Planning and preparation

Organizing the best start date Preparing for the job Practical preparation for your first week at work

21 Twenty questions about your first day answered

22 Making a good impression and building positive relationships

Habits to work by Building positive relationships

23 Planning your next move

Keeping your career moving Leaving well

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