What they didn't teach you in school: Life-long learning tips to land a job straight out of school   by Justice Mandhla

Finally, a practical, step-by-step roadmap for getting that job straight out of school fast.

Have you found that the job search is getting tougher? Do you have to apply to more industries than ever before? Has it been a while since you were called for an interview? Have you been called several times for interviews, but are still not where you want to be?
To be successful you need to understand the real secrets of job-hunting and interview techniques, not send hundreds of resumés to hundreds of companies.
This one-of-a-kind guide provides the tips and tactics you need to succeed, and walks you through the steps to landing your perfect job fast, including:

• What Hiring Managers are looking for in a resumé
• How candidates resumés are selected from hundreds of resumes
• Tips to write the most effective job-search resumé and cover letter
• Job-interview tips and strategies
• What critical transferable skills to include in your resume

Too often people set goals without preparing the personal environment they need to achieve those goals. This book will clearly prepare that environment for you. Are you wondering, “Is this book really going to help me?” The answer is: it could be; it’s up to you.
Drifting from one good intention to the next won’t help, you need to act now.

The author: Justice Mandhla
Justice Mandhla worked in HR for more than thirty years until, in 2008, he suddenly found himself without a job. Unemployed for the first time in his life, he took the opportunity to take up other more creative challenges. Having been an interviewer for more than twelve years, he had picked up many observations about the majority of people not landing their perfect jobs.
Most of what you will read in this book comes from the real-life experiences he has collected over the years.
Visit his website www.student4life.com for further information about him.

Publication details
ISBN: 978-0-620-43059-3
Imprint: Mousehand
Retail price: R140 (incl. VAT)
Publication Date: April 2009
Format: 198×129mm
Extent: 154 pages
Binding: Paperback
Category: Education, Self-help, Career
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