Table of Contents i) Preface ii) Who will use the book: How to use it? iii) eResources iv) Full Programme or Fast-track? v) Abbreviations vi) Glossary vii) Acknowledgements CHAPTER 1: Getting Prepared. 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Aims 1.2.1 Book''s Aims 1.2.2 Support from Universities 1.

2.3 Structure 1.3 Maximizing Your Outcomes 1.4 Challenges and Issues 1.5 One Step at a Time 1.6 Summary 1.7 References and Further Reading CHAPTER 2: Adaptable Strategies. 2.

1 Introduction 2.2 Adaptable Alternate Strategies: Job Searching 2.2.1 Adapting to Changing Employment Markets 2.2.2 Expectations 2.2.3 Further Studies 2.

2.4 Alternative career or profession 2.3 Rebranding Yourself 2.4 Summary 2.5 References and Further Reading CHAPTER 3: Personal Factors. 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Developing Personal Abilities for Successful Job Hunting 3.

2.1 Adaptability 3.2.3 Resilience 3.2.3 Endurance 3.2.4 Spirit Lifters and Thought Conditioners 3.

2.5 Mentors, Friends & Family Support 3.3 Summary 3.4 References and Further Reading CHAPTER 4: Job Hunting-Key Factors. 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Overview of Job Hunting and Securing a Job 4.3 Job Hunting: Key Considerations 4.

3.1 Why do some people win jobs and others not? 4.3.2 Adapting to Change 4.3.3 Value and Power of a Good Resume 4.3.4 Value of Good Cover Letter 4.

3.5 Researching Potential Employment Organizations 4.3.6 Social Media for Job Searching 4.3.7 Checking Yourself: Your Online Image 4.3.8 Professional Development: Overview 4.

4 Job Selection: Psychology 4.5 Understanding the Job Market 4.6 Summary 4.7 References and Further Reading CHAPTER 5: Locating Job Opportunities. 5.1: Introduction 5.2 Locating Job Opportunities 5.2.

1 Job Location: Overview 5.2.2 Understanding the Traditional Job Market 5.2.3 Hidden Job Market 5.2.4 Social Media: Locating Job Opportunities 5.2.

6 Online Internet Opportunities 5.2.7 Job Search Agencies (Servicing Employers) 5.2.8 Job Search Agencies (Servicing Potential Employees): Commercial 5.2.9 Job Search Agencies (Servicing Potential Employees): Government 5.2.

10 Non-advertised Jobs 5.2.11 Networking: Job Opportunities 5.2.12 Job Fairs 5.2.13 Personal Plan: Locating Job Opportunities 5.2.

14 Networking-Approaching Organizations 5.3 Summary 5.4 References and Further Reading CHAPTER 6: Social Media -Job Search Options. 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Social Media: Job Search Options 6.2.1 Employers'' use of social media for employment 6.

2.2 Social Media for Job Search: Your Options 6.2.3 LinkedIn 6.2.4 Facebook 6.2.5 Google + 6.

2.6 Twitter 6.3 Summary 6.4 References and Further Reading CHAPTER 7: Social Media - Establishing Your Online Profile 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Social Media: Establishing Your Online Profile 7.2.1 Overview: Your Profile 7.

2.2 LinkedIn Profile 7.2.3 Facebook Profile 7.2.4 Google + Profile 7.2.5 Twitter Profile 7.

3 Summary 7.4 References and Further Reading CHAPTER 8: Social Media for Job Hunting. 8.1 Introduction 8.2 Social Media for Job Hunting 8.2.1 LinkedIn 8.2.

2 Facebook 8.2.3 Google + 8.2.4 Twitter 8.2.5 Other Options 8.3 Summary 8.

4 References and Further Reading CHAPTER 9: Personal Development. 9.1 Introduction 9.2 Understanding Yourself 9.2.1 What is going on inside? 9.2.2 Psychological Techniques 9.

3 Decision Making Tools 9.3.1 SWOT Analysis 9.3.2 Decision Balance Analysis 9.3.3 Force Field Analysis: 9.4 Summary 9.

5 References and Further Reading CHAPTER 10: General Achievements - Developing Your Selling Points. 10.1: Introduction. 10.2General Achievements Statements 10.2.1 Achievements: Recognise Them 10.2.

2 Achievements: How to Develop Them 10.2.3 Teamwork 10.2.4 Communication skills 10.2.5 People skills 10.2.

6 Quality 10.2.7 Commitment 10.2.8 Timeliness 10.2.9 Customer service 10.2.

10 Other Skills and Achievements 10.2.11 Personal Achievements 10.3 Further information on Achievement Statements 10.4 Summary 10.5 References and Further Reading CHAPTER 11: Achievements: Extended - Further Selling Points. 11.1 Introduction 11.

2 Achievements: Extended 11.2.1 Overview 11.2.2 Achievements: Recognise Them 11.2.3 Extended Achievements: How to Develop Them 11.2.

4 Profession Specific Achievements 11.2.5 Job Specific Achievements 11.2.6 Personal Achievements 11.3 Summary 11.4 References and Further Reading CHAPTER 12: Preparing Your Foundation Resume - Stage 1. 12.

1: Introduction 12.2 Resume Development Stages: Overview 12.3 Select Foundation Resume Template 12.4 Free Digital Resume Template 12.5 Preparing your Foundation Resume 12.5.1 Your Aims 12.5.

2 Resume: Contents & Order 12.5.3 Resume Contents: Option One 12.5.4 Resume Contents: Option Two 12.6 Personal Plan - Foundation Resume: Key Points 12.7 CreatingYour Foundation Resume - Stage1 12.8 Summary 12.

9 References and Further Reading CHAPTER 13: Preparing Your Foundation Resume - Stage 2. 13.1 Introduction 13.2 Foundation Resume- Stage 2: Contents 13.3 Personal Plan: Foundation Resume -Stage 2 13.3.1 Foundation Resume: Profession Specific 13.3.

2 Foundation Resume: Job Specific 13.3.3 Foundation Resume: Personal Achievements 13.3.4 Foundation Resume: Referees 13.4 CreatingYour Foundation Resume - Stage 2 13.5 Foundation Resume Check 13.6 Summary 13.

7 References and Further Reading Chapter 14: Referees and References. 14.1 Introduction 14.2 Referees and References 14.2.1 Ways to Arrange References 14.2.2 Who to Ask For References? 14.

2.3 Select your References Carefully 14.2.4 How to Manage Your References 14.2.5 How to Ask For a Letter of Recommendation 14.2.6 Providing References 14.

2.7 Prepare Your Referees Properly 14.2.8 LinkedIn References 14.3 Personal Plan - Foundation Resume: Referees 14.4 CreatingYour Foundation Resume: Referees 14.5 Summary 14.6 References and Further Reading Chapter 15: Preparing Your Targeted Resume: Country Specific.

15.1 Introduction 15.2 Overview: Country & Region Variations for Resumes 15.3 Australia & New Zealand: Resume Formats 15.3.1 Overview 15.3.2 Australian & New Zealand: Resume Tips 15.

3.3 Australian & New Zealand: Resume Examples- Website links 15.3.4 Targeted Resume- Australian & New Zealand Formats 15.4 United Kingdom: Resume Formats 15.4.1 Overview 15.4.

2 UK: Resume Tips 15.4.3 UK: Resume Examples- Website links 15.4.4 Targeted Resume: UK Formats 15.5 Targeted Resume- USA Formats 15.5.1 Overview 15.

5.2 Main Resume Types - USA 15.5.3 USA Federal Resume 15.5.4: USA Resume Tips 15.5.5 Targeted Resume: USA Format 15.

6 Targeted Resume- European Formats 15.6.1 Overview 15.6.2 European Resume Variations 15.6.3 Europass CV 15.6.

4 Targeted Resume: Europe Formats 15.7 Targeted Resume- Asian Formats 15.7.1 Overview 15.7.2 Asian Resume Variations 15.7.3 Targeted Resume: Asian Format 15.

8 Targeted Resume- Canadian Format 15.8.1 Overview 15.8.2 Canadian Resume 15.8.3 Targeted Resume: Canadian Format 15.9 Targeted Resume- South America Format 15.

9.1 Overview 15.9.2 South American Resume 15.9.3 Targeted Resume: South American Format 15.10 Targeted Resume- China Format 15.10.

1 Overview 15.10.2 China Resume 15.10.3 Targeted Resume: China Format 15.11 Creating your Targeted Resume 15.12 Check Targeted Resume 15.13 Summary 15.

14 References and Further Reading CHAPTER 16: Preparing Your Tailored Cover Letter. 16.1 Introduction 16.2 Cover Letter: Purpose 16.3 Presentation and Style 16.4 Tailored Cover Letter 16.5 Cover letter: Personal Plan 16.6 Summary 16.

7 References and Further Reading CHAPTER 17: Interviews. 17.1 Introduction 17. 2 Job Selection Psychology-Review 17.3 Interview Preparation 17.3.1 Web: Potential Employer Information 17.3.

2 Other Sources of Employer Information 17.3.3 Questions: Job Interview Preparation 17.3.4 Your Unique Selling Points 17.3.5 Recognizing Employers'' Needs 17.3.

6 Role Plays 17.3.7 Interview panel 17.3.8 Communication: Body language 17.3.9 Initial Interview Meeting 17.3.

10 End of Interview Contact 17.3.11 Dress and Personal Presentation 17.3.12 Online Interviews: Skype 17.4 Interviews: Experts'' Advice 17.5 Interview or Job Application Rejection: Moving Forward 17.6 Summary 17.

7 References and Further Reading CHAPTER 18: Conclusion-Job Search Pre.