Why is it so much work to get a job?. Roadmap to employment, chapter by chapter ; Common barriers to employment ; How to use this book
Finding the right job or career. Matching interests to occupations ; Identify your talents and skills ; The ideal work environment and important job criteria ; Understanding personal limitations helps you make better career decisions ; Performing a SWOT analysis ; Self-employment
Researching occupations. Getting started with preliminary research ; More sources of preliminary research ; Steps for conducting preliminary research ; Advanced career research
Personal presentation. You are communicating nonverbally throughout the job search ; Resume and cover letter ; Personal appearance ; Speech ; Facial expression ; Body language ; Actions and behaviors
Marketing yourself to employers. Understanding the employer's perspective ; Is it lying or marketing? ; Your resume is a marketing tool ; How to write an effective resume ; Demonstrate your qualifications ; The basic resume format ; Big resume mistakes to avoid ; Decoding the language of job openings ; How to write a convincing cover letter ; Quick tips for resume writing
Developing an effective job search plan. A review of job search strategies ; What networking is and why you shouldn't fear it ; Three job networking strategies for the not so socially savvy ; How to create a job search plan
Interviewing. Knowing what to say ; Navigating the interview ; Preparing answers to interview questions ; Common interview questions and what they mean ; Answering behavioral interview questions ; Questions to ask the interviewer ; How to research a company ; Concluding the interview ; Salary negotiation ; Finding and managing references ; If you don't get the job
Disclosure and accommodations. Anti-discrimination laws ; How to disclose in a solution-focused way ; Dos and don'ts of disclosing
Creating and sustaining momentum. Getting and staying motivated ; A body in motion ; Build your confidence ; Setting and attaining goals ; From SMART goal to action plan ; Managing anxiety ; More anxiety management strategies
