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Book details
  • Genre:SELF-HELP
  • SubGenre:Personal Growth / Success
  • Language:English
  • Pages:206
  • eBook ISBN:9781618427595

Your Job Search GPS

Navigate to Your Career Destination in 10 Steps

by Patricia Troy-Brooks

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Overview

A comprehensive, 10-step guide to gaining employment through the use of 21st century job search strategies. Covers all the basics of resume and cover letter writing, networking, interviewing and more, as well as in-depth analysis of new job search technologies and modern strategies and tools to boost job search results. Also includes a how-to chapter for aspiring entrepreneurs. An excellent resource for students, graduates, colleges and universities, unemployed & under-employed workers, career changers, blue & white collar workers, those new to the workforce, job readiness organizations, lay-off transition programs, Human Resources departments, government & Dept. of Labor programs, and outplacement companies.

Description

In her new book Your Job Search GPS: Navigate to Your Career Destination in 10 Steps, Pat Troy-Brooks motivates, educates, and inspires you to remove limiting beliefs and explore the extraordinary possibilities that exist within you, while laying the groundwork for you to achieve career success and create the life you really want to live. You will become empowered in your job search and take control of your destiny by learning how to: Utilize 21st century job search strategies; Uncover your true passion, work value, and skills through career assessments; Utilize technology, social networking and more to enhance your results; Write a résumé and cover letter that will stand out and get you noticed; Brand yourself and differentiate yourself from the competition; Uncover open positions through networking; Overcome barriers to employment like lack of education, criminal record, over-qualification, and more. PLUS....A bonus chapter for aspiring entrepreneurs, motivational stories and affirmations, insight into the changing employment landscape, research and statistics, and much more. Learn more at www.YourJobSearchGPS.com

About the author

Award-winning entrepreneur, author, motivational speaker, and workforce expert and consultant Pat Troy-Brooks has helped tens of thousands of people regain hope and employment through training and job placement. Encompassing 28 years of marketing, employment, training, and workforce development experience, Pat's story is one for the history books. The founder, president and CEO of a former multi-state staffing firm and business school, Pat is a captivating speaker and consultant who beat breast cancer and the recession to emerge as one of the leading experts in her field. Pat has a strong commitment to helping others through service, volunteerism, and philanthropy. In addition to her many volunteer, charitable and philanthropic projects, Pat will donate 10% of the net sales of her book to charitable organizations.