How to Find Work in the 21st Century
by Ron McGowan (Author)
* Paperback: 228 pages
This book shows both recent graduates and experienced veterans how to find hidden work opportunities, sell themselves effectively to employers, network, and create effective marketing tools beyond the traditional résumé or CV.
ISBN: 9781551808581
2007 Edition Now Available!
Currently In Use at Over 200 Colleges, Universities and Secondary Schools
The workplace is going through one of the most significant transitions to occur in the past 100 years. This book will raise your awareness of what is going on and where the workplace is headed.
It will help you to define exactly what you have to offer employers and give you some insight into the type of work you should be looking for.
Learn how to find hidden work opportunities and create a 21st Century resume/CV and other marketing tools that will get the attention of employers.
Learn how to successfully sell yourself and how to become an effective networker.
Contains sample marketing tools for professionals as well as college, university graduates and secondary school graduates, plus three all-new quizzes.
About the Author
Ron McGowan has operated a consulting company in Vancouver, British Columbia, for the past five years. He places contract workers into a wide range of industries. His clients range from one of British Columbia's biggest employers to a company with less than ten employees. He has successfully made the transition from a corporate career into self-employment. Prior to his corporate career, he taught Information Technology subjects at three colleges.