Getting a job is a race to the finish line.
So why walk when you can run?
You might think that only techies and geeks look for jobs onlineand that only high-tech companies list their openings on Web sites.But you'd be wrong. In the information age, going online is oftenthe quickest, easiest, and cheapest way to find what you're lookingfor-and that holds true for job hunters, too. In fact, if youaren't online, you're missing out on thousands of opportunities inalmost every field.
And you don't have to be a computer genius. All you need is accessto the Internet and a little bit of guidance. Using theInternet-and this book-you can get your name and resume in front ofmore people in an hour than you can in a week using conventionalmethods. Your 24/7 Online Job Search Guide is designed for thosewho don't have much computer experience. Fast, easy, andinformative, this book gives you the knowledge you need to getonline-and get a job. Topics include:
* An introduction to the Internet and the job-search resources youcan find online
* Assessing your goals and getting started
* Protecting yourself from identity theft and other frauds
* Building your online resume
* Using e-mail, Usenet, mailing lists, and newsgroups
* The best job-search sites and industry-specific sites on theWeb
* Technical terms you might need to know
* Using corporate information sites to investigate a particularcompany
* Doing in-person interviews
Lamont Wood
Business & Management Personal Career Development Personalwesen Wirtschaft u. Management