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Get the residency : ASHP's guide to residency interviews and preparation by Call Number: eBookISBN: 9781585286249Publication Date: 2019"This book will present cogent strategies for targeting residencies, practical tips for each step in the submission and application processes, and preparatory exercises designed to replicate what students face in actual residency interview situations. This book provides a guide to contacting residency directors, submitting a letter of intent and curriculum vita, and approaching professors for letters of recommendation. Pragmatic approaches are used to help students manage the challenges during the onsite visit such as solo and panel interviews, delivering an engaging presentation, and working up an assignment on the spot."
Prepared Interviewing for Educators : a guide for seeking employment by
This book will help you interview successfully for your first job--or a new role--in education. Author Scott Lempka offers simple, chronological steps to help you prepare for your interview and show yourself in the best possible light. Topics include: Researching job opportunities Using the Big Five strategy to showcase your achievements Building Example Sandwiches to illustrate your experience Following an Interview Countdown to prepare for your interview Practicing sample interview questions in a variety of categories In addition, this updated edition includes new information on networking through social media. With the tools and expert advice in this book, you'll be able to anticipate what your educational employers desire, and you'll gain the confidence you need to land your dream job.
Call Number: eBookISBN: 9780429199257Publication Date: 2019-04-26
Presenting Yourself : How to Make a Great Impression by Call Number: eBookISBN: 9781422243282Publication Date: 2019-01-01The saying goes, "You only have one chance to make a first impression." As a result, it's important to develop good manners and etiquette and strong writing and communication skills. Presenting Yourself will help you to develop the skills necessary to land and succeed in a career. It covers everything from developing key soft skills, to crafting job-winning cover letters and résumés, to acing the interview and your first day on the job.
The Psychology of Job Interviews by
Most people, at some point in their lives, experience the stress of being interviewed for a job. Many also face the task of interviewing other people. But what does the science tell us about this unique social situation? What biases are involved, and how can we become aware of them? And how can job interviews be structured so that they are fair and effective? This second edition of The Psychology of Job Interviews provides an accessible and concise overview of what we know. Based on empirical research rather than secondhand advice, it discusses the strategies and tactics that both applicants and interviewers can use to make their interviews more successful; from how to make a good first impression to how to decide which candidate is the best fit for the role. Updated throughout, this timely new edition comes with an additional chapter focused on technology in interviewing. Also featuring the addition of a new "Toolbox" at the end of chapters with practical summaries, tools, advice, and concrete examples, the book guides job applicants on how best to prepare for and perform in an interview and provides managers with best-practice advice in selecting the right candidate. Debunking several popular myths along the way, this is essential reading for anyone interested in understanding what is really happening in a job interview, whichever side of the desk you are sitting.
Call Number: eBookISBN: 9781000521917Publication Date: 2022-01-31
The ultimate job hunting book : write a killer CV, discover hidden jobs, succeed at interview by Call Number: eBookISBN: 9781787856585Publication Date: 2020From crafting the perfect CV and finding the job of your dreams, to writing a great cover letter and winning at interview, The Ultimate Job Hunting Book is a dynamic collection of tools, techniques, and strategies for success. Short, punchy chapters mean you can read up quickly and start applying what you've learned immediately.
Crafting Your Edge for Today's Job Market by Call Number: eBookISBN: 9781789732979Publication Date: 2019-10-07Are you looking to cut through the crowd of graduate job-seekers? To craft your edge in the saturated job market? Then you need the BE-EDGE Method. The BE-EDGE Method provides a step-by-step guide that connects job seekers to target employers through a process of case consulting. It creates an opportunity for the new or established professional to carve out their own space in an industry of choice, by establishing a relationship of trust with and proving their value to an industry insider.
Bring Your Brain to Work by Call Number: eBookISBN: 9781633696112Publication Date: 2019-06-11To succeed at work, first you need to understand your own brain If you're in a job interview, how should you think about the mindset of the interviewer? If you've just been promoted, how do you handle the tensions of managing former peers? And what are the telltale mental signs that it's time to start planning your next career move? We know that psychology can teach us much about behaviors and challenges relevant to work, such as making better decisions, influencing people, and dealing with stress.
Workplace Readiness by Call Number: eBookISBN: 9781645987857Publication Date: 2021-08-30Hi-Lo, life skills, career, achieve independence, skills, job success, job skills, There's more to finding a job than simply applying. First, figure out what you'd like to do for a living. Think ahead and set career goals. Understand what training and education you'll need to reach your dream. Then begin your job search, looking for work that aligns with your goals. Grab potential employers' interest with a polished cover letter and resume, then impress them further in an interview. You'll be ready for the workplace in no time.
