《10315_13351_HBR_Guide_to_Getting_a_Job》.pdf

W R I T I N GR ´ E S U M ´ E S N e t w o r k i N g Guide to Getting a Job I N T E R V I E W I N G S E L L I N G Y O U R S E L F Need a new job? Whether you’ve been laid off or are considering a job change, you need to search efficiently and effectively. Don’t lurch from one job to the next. Use this guide to ensure that your next move is a carefully considered one. Learn how to: ■■■■■■Build a network to expand your contacts and identify career opportunities ■■■■■■Prepare cover letters and résumés that will attract hiring managers’ attention ■■■■■■Develop your personal pitch—one compelling sentence about who you are and what you can do ■■■■■■Shine in an interview Guide to Getting a Job 2 Need to Find a Job? Stop Looking So Hard by Peter Bregman 5 How to Make Your Network Work for You by Ariana Green 9 6 Networking Mistakes and How to Avoid Them by Gill Corkindale 12 The Best Cover Letter I Ever Received by David Silverman 15 How to Write a Résumé That Doesn’t Annoy People by David Silverman 18 How to Perfect an Elevator Pitch about Yourself by