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"Land the Job You Love" is your go-to, comprehensive guide for jobseekers in midlife. From innovative techniques to proven success strategies, it's packed with the latest information to give you the edge over the competition, provide you with an action plan that works, and help you turn your age into an advantage.Created as a book/workbook, this users' guide is far more than theory and a list of how-to suggestions. Each strategy comes with insider tips and action steps. Your objectives are clearly laid out in a step-by-step fashion—simply follow the directions and create your own action plan.You will learn how to:•Turn your age into an advantage and demonstrate the added value you'll bring to the position•Stress your achievements and distinguish yourself from the competition•Optimize your contacts and use social media to obtain critical leads and referrals•Proactively target companies and meet key decision-makers•Network your way into the hidden job market•Write the strongest resume for older applicants, grab the reviewer's attention, and highlight your skills •Create a cover letter to immediately draw the reader's interest and make them want to meet you•Respond to difficult behavioral style and age-related interview questions•Make a dynamic first impression, ace the interview, and become the candidate of choice•And many more critical tips that guarantee your success!Finding work has changed significantly over the past several years. To successfully navigate today's competitive job market you'll need to present your talents and skills to best advantage. "Land the Job You Love" is your essential roadmap through every phase of the job search process. Ensure your success and shave weeks (maybe months) off your search by using surefire strategies guaranteed to set you apart and distinguish you as the winning candidate you are. This book is a must for anyone who is over 50 and looking for work!Reviews from Career Professionals:"This book should be read by anyone over 50 who is out there competing in today’s job market. Mary Eileen has thoroughly covered every aspect of the job search process and provided up-to-date techniques that are certain to produce results—even in today’s difficult market."Carole Martin, Author, Interview Fitness Training, Boost Your Interview IQ, Expert/Contributing Writer: Monster.com"Land the Job You Love gives readers a positive perspective and a straightforward message—plus it includes all the necessary action steps. Absolutely right on target!"Pat Torchiana, CEO, Torchiana, Mastrov & Sapiro, N. California’s largest independently owned Career Management Firm."Ms. Williams is spot-on with her comments about the need for networking, how to write a no-nonsense, attention-grabbing resume, and how to prepare for the interview. This is a must-read for the job seeker over 50 and a “should read” for those of younger age. Well done!"Patricia Silva, Vice President, Human Resources"As an HR professional myself, I can appreciate the expertise that went into this comprehensive how-to guide. Finally, an all-encompassing workbook on how to find a job--this is the best book I’ve seen on the topic!"Judith Marshall, President, Human Resources Consulting ServicesAbout the Author:Mary Eileen Williams, M.A., NCC, has twenty years of combined experience as a job search specialist, career counselor, university instructor, and writer. As a Nationally Board Certified Counselor with a Master's Degree in Career Development, she specializes in working with jobseekers in midlife, showing them the latest techniques for landing a job in the 21st Century. Over her career, Mary Eileen has worked with thousands of older applicants and knows the most effective methods to overcoming the special challenges they face. By following her surefire strategies you'll land your next job in record time!Mary Eileen also hosts the popular blog and radio show "Feisty Side of Fifty," feistysideoffifty.com.
