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Fearless Interviewing

Fearless Interviewing by Marky Stein is a practical, empowering guide that helps job seekers build confidence and master the art of interviews. Drawing on Stein's expertise as a career coach and human resources professional, the book provides actionable strategies for overcoming anxiety, showcasing strengths, and effectively communicating with potential employers.

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What Color Is Your Parachute?

What Color Is Your Parachute? 2024 is the latest edition of Richard N. Bolles' globally acclaimed career guidebook, offering practical, actionable advice for job seekers in today’s dynamic and challenging job market. Known for its hands-on approach and innovative exercises, the book empowers readers to identify their career goals, navigate the job search process, and successfully secure employment. This updated edition integrates new insights, reflecting changes in the labour market, technology, and hiring practices post-pandemic.

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Fearless Resumes

Fearless Resumes by Marky Stein is a comprehensive guide designed to help job seekers create powerful and impactful resumes that effectively showcase their skills, experience, and achievements. The book focuses on transforming a resume from a basic, traditional document into a dynamic marketing tool that highlights a candidate’s value to potential employers. Stein, a seasoned career expert, offers practical strategies for crafting resumes that stand out in competitive job markets.

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The Resume Writing Guide: A Step-by-Step Workbook for Creating a Winning Resume

The Resume Writing Guide: A Step-by-Step Workbook for Creating a Winning Resume by Lisa McGrimmon is a practical and comprehensive resource designed to guide job seekers through the process of creating an effective, impactful resume. The book stands out by offering a hands-on, workbook-style approach, providing readers with tools, templates, and exercises to craft resumes that highlight their strengths, experience, and skills in the best possible way. McGrimmon, a seasoned career consultant, offers step-by-step instructions that simplify the often intimidating process of resume writing.

The STAR Interview: How to Tell a Great Story, Nail the Interview, and Land Your Dream Job

Misha Yurchenko’s The STAR Interview is a practical guide to mastering behavioural interviews through storytelling. The book emphasises using the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) method to structure compelling and concise responses to common interview questions. Yurchenko combines his professional insights as a recruiter with actionable advice, helping readers stand out in competitive job markets by showcasing their unique experiences.

Building Agreement: Using Emotions as You Negotiate

In Building Agreement: Using Emotions as You Negotiate, Roger Fisher and Daniel Shapiro argue that successful negotiations are not just about logic and facts but also about emotions. They provide a framework for understanding and managing emotions to build agreement, reduce resistance, and create mutually beneficial outcomes. The book is particularly useful in workplace conflict resolution, leadership negotiations, and everyday interpersonal interactions.

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