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    College to Career Journal: 101 Thought-Provoking Ways to Help You Land the Job of Your Dreams
    College to Career Journal: 101 Thought-Provoking Ways to Help You Land the Job of Your Dreams
    College to Career Journal: 101 Thought-Provoking Ways to Help You Land the Job of Your Dreams
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    College to Career Journal: 101 Thought-Provoking Ways to Help You Land the Job of Your Dreams

    By John P. Doyle

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    The College to Career Journal has the information you need to get started on your quest from college to career.
    Securing a job is a job in itself, and one that many of college grads are not prepared properly for upon leaving college or university. Job hunting and interviewing are specialized skills that can be likened to muscles that need to be developed and toned over time.

    Consider this book as your personal trainer. This journal is designed to help you build your career-searching muscles through a series of exercises and thought provoking questions. It is designed as an open book test, providing you the necessary skills and confidence to feel more comfortable and certain of your career ahead.

    What you’ll get from this guide:
    • What to include in your resume and cover letter
    • How to prepare for an interview
    • How to answer behavioral interview questions
    • Over forty sample interview questions
    • How to build your network

    Your answers can be written on each page. Upon completion, you will be amazed when you see all the answers to the test. Your career search will become smoother, building your confidence and making you feel more comfortable and certain of what lies ahead. Put some time into each section and think about your answers. This is the book you need to build your brand and increase your earning power.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBookBaby
    Release dateNov 1, 2014
    ISBN9781941870068
    College to Career Journal: 101 Thought-Provoking Ways to Help You Land the Job of Your Dreams

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      College to Career Journal - John P. Doyle

      Copyright © 2014 by John P. Doyle.

      All rights reserved.

      Printed in the United States of America.

      No part of this publication may be reproduced or distributed in any forms or any means, without the prior permission of the publisher. Requests for permission should be directed to permissions@indiebooksintl.com, or mailed to Permissions, Indie Books International, 2424 Vista Way, Suite 316, Oceanside, CA 92054.

      Neither the publisher nor the author is engaged in rendering legal or other professional services through this book. If expert assistance is required, the services of an appropriate professionals should be sought. The publisher and the author shall have neither liability nor responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss or damage caused directly or indirectly by the information in this publication.

      ISBN: 1941870023

      ISBN 13: 9781941870020

      eISBN : 9781941870068

      Library of Congress Control Number: 2014952545

      Designed by Joni McPherson, mcphersongraphics.com

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      Dedication.

      Acknowledgments.

      Introduction – How to Use This Book.

      Resume Preparation

      Resume Preparation

      Career Objective

      Work History: High School

      Work History: College

      Work History: College Summer Employment

      Leadership: High School

      Leadership: College

      Resume Writing

      Relevant Classes

      Your Strengths

      $ and %

      Accentuate the Positive

      Keywords

      Action Words A – E

      Action Words F – K

      Action Words L – Q

      Action Words R – Z

      Reference

      Letters of Recommendation

      References Document

      Give References a Heads Up.

      Cover Letter Preparation

      Cover Letter Preparation

      Choose Keywords Carefully

      Skills Keywords

      Results Keywords

      Recognition Keywords.

      Interview Preparation

      Interview Preparation

      LinkedIn

      Tap Into Your Network

      Practice, Practice, Practice

      What to Wear

      Before the Interview Checklist

      At the Interview Checklist

      Conclusion of the Interview Checklist

      After the Interview Checklist .

      Behavioral Interview Techniques

      Behavioral Interview Techniques

      The STAR Approach

      Brainstorm STAR Examples

      Interview Buckets

      Brainstorm Interview Buckets

      How Do I Prepare For a Behavioral Interview?

      Potential Interview Questions

      Potential Interview Questions

      Sample Interview Question A

      Sample Interview Question B

      Sample Interview Question C

      Sample Interview Question D

      Sample Interview Question E

      Sample Interview Question F

      Sample Interview Question G

      Sample Interview Question H

      Sample Interview Question I

      Sample Interview Question J

      Sample Interview Question K

      Sample Interview Question L

      Sample Interview Question M

      Sample Interview Question N

      Sample Interview Question O

      Sample Interview Question P

      Sample Interview Question Q

      Sample Interview Question R

      Sample Interview Question S

      Sample Interview Question T

      Sample Interview Question U

      Sample Interview Question V

      Sample Interview Question W

      Sample Interview Question X

      Sample Interview Question Y

      Sample Interview Question Z

      Sample Interview Question AA

      Sample Interview Question BB

      Sample Interview Question CC

      Sample Interview Question DD

      Sample Interview Question EE

      Sample Interview Question FF

      Sample Interview Question GG

      Sample Interview Question HH

      Sample Interview Question II

      Sample Interview Question JJ

      Sample Interview Question KK

      Sample Interview Question LL

      Sample Interview Question MM

      Sample Interview Question NN

      Sample Interview Question OO

      Sample Interview Question PP

      Sample Interview Question QQ

      Candidate Questions

      Candidate Questions

      Candidate Question Checklist

      Networking

      Networking

      Networking Checklist

      Social Media Networking

      Creating Your LinkedIn Profile

      Photo

      Headline

      Summary

      Experience

      Education

      Interests

      Personal Stuff

      Recommendations

      Skills

      LinkedIn Groups .

      Appendix: Hot Careers for College Grads

      About the Author.

      There are thousands of college graduates entering the job market every year. The world we live in is fast-paced, competitive, and social media rich. Information is one click away from us all to retrieve answers that would have taken hours or days in years past. All of the latest technology has impacted how we see the world today.

      Grads are in Generation Y or commonly referred to as millenials, having grown up in this age of technology. They are attached to tablets, smart phones, computer games and the like, which puts these young men and women in a precarious position. The inability to effectively communicate face-to-face and handle social situations has been a growing concern.

      I dedicate this book to all the

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