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Ready Aim Hired
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Stewart, Cooper & Coon
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This is no ordinary book. The hard-hitting narrative, powerful interactive exercises,
27 audio and video tracks and no-nonsense advice directly from the author leave
you totally in control of your job search and career destiny. Get the job you deserve
and make your move NOW!
| CHAPTER 1: Getting Ready |
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Are you committed to your job search?
Stand firm in that commitment and each day will bring you closer to achieving
your career goals. Chapter 1 will help you to:
- outline daily and weekly tasks
- gather the necessary supplies
- be accountable, by following the 25 rules
- prepare for common pitfalls
There aren't any shortcuts on the path to success. And your success depends on total
dedication to the process. Ready to organize your game plan?
Then let's get started.
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| CHAPTER 2: Who Are You? |
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Are you making a living, or constructing
a life? What drives and excites you, and what do you need from your
career? Chapter 2 brings into focus those things that make you unique
and will ultimately help you secure fulfilling employment. You will discover:
- your personality traits
- if your life has achieved balance
- the current health of your career
- how ready you are for change
The exercises supporting this chapter provide clues as to
who you are, and help you focus on what you will bring to the negotiating
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| CHAPTER 3: Why Should They Hire You? |
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Writing a resume requires prep work. Building upon previous exercises, you will now gain a
comprehensive look at your transferable skills. You will focus on your top skills and adaptable traits.
You will build SHARE stories. And at the end of this chapter, you will be able to communicate to you
prospective employers why you are their next, most worthwhile investment.
Another way of looking at this is to pretend that you are a product and the hiring authority is the buyer.
A savvy buyer will notice attractive packaging. What lies beneath the wrapping is at the heart of
their decision to purchase the product, or move on to the next product. What will convince a customer to
invest in you? Your ability to solve problems, and your proven performance record, that's what.
We will help you identify your transferable skills. You will learn how to build compelling SHARE stories.
When presented properly, watch your product fly off the shelf.
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| CHAPTER 4: The Resume |
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The primary purpose of your resume is to secure an interview. But, there are do's and don'ts to
effective resume writing. Do you know
- what kind of paper to use?
- how long your resume should be?
- how much you reveal about yourself?
- what type of resume you will send?
- when to put dates in and when not to?
- how to submit electronic resumes?
- how to properly format ASCII-Text?
- how to properly quantify and state your skills?
- whether or not to use an objective?
Utilizing the tools in this chapter will assist you in producing a qualitative view of your
worth. Stock your arsenal further by creating a heavyweight resume and cover letter. You
are making your way to the arena. Don't get caught unprepared.
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| CHAPTER 5: Who Needs You? |
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Competition is tougher than ever, and a global economy creates a demand in which all
employees must contend. Identify your potential employers, research the hidden and visible job
market, and conquer the opposition. Take control of your job search and you won't be left
behind. What message are you sending your prospective employer? A message that you have
done your homework. Chapter 5 will guide you through the process of selecting your future
company through careful research and assessment.
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| CHAPTER 6: Securing the Interview |
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How do you secure an interview? Your approach is vital to the hiring process. This chapter
outlines tested techniques for acquiring references, and tapping into the published and hidden
markets. To help you maintain accurate records, a system is provided to keep track of your
progress as you go.
- Identify job search FEARS
- Understand your competition
- Identify and target the "Hiring Manager"
Act persistently and deliberately. Set positive goals. You will find yourself standing in the
winner's circle. Learn how in Chapter 6.
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| CHAPTER 7: Controlling Your Interviews |
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You may think that your prospective employer is looking you over during the interview process.
Actually, you are analyzing them and are in control all the way! How? This chapter will teach
you how to gain and maintain control of an interview.
And you must never leave an interview without asking the most important question, "Where do
we go from here?" Timing and preparation is the key to this chapter and when you finish this
chapter, you will absolutely be able to control the interview from the time you walk into the
room through the offer they will make.
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| CHAPTER 8: Negotiating Strategies That Work |
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You provided evidence that makes you stand out from the competition - SHARE stories, a
winning resume, thorough knowledge of the current market and the company's background. The
Hiring Manager makes you and offer. The table is set for negotiation. Learn how to:
- set your salary range
- analyze the compensation package
- deliver a counter offer
Cultivate a win-win situation for you and your prospective employer.
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| CHAPTER 9: Post Employment Rules |
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You are traveling on an outstanding career path. You live in a great location, and are happy with
the package you negotiated. Now is not the time to be idle. Continue to build momentum and
reap the benefits of all that you have sown. The rules laid out in Chapter 9, establish a solid
foundation for your continued career success.
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| CHAPTER 10: Thoughts About The 50+ Job Seeker |
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The U.S. Department of Labor estimates the number of job seeking Americans over the age of 50
at 900,000. The Ready Aim Hired System™ will train you to create a positive and aggressive
action plan, tailored to suit your needs.
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| ACTIVITY TRACKING SYSTEM |
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To get from here to there, you need a roadmap. The ATS is your roadmap. It starts with a form that helps you
track your target companies. Tracking and managing your network of contacts is critical to shortening your job
search. Our forms allow you to track every contact and their referrals and their referrals, etc.
Every week, you must complete tasks and coordinate your events. Our form categorizes those into groups of
activities and you can track the amount and quantity of activity. The Week in Review form allows you to document
your weekly accomplishments - again by major focus area. We have also provided a Campaign Calendar. One
important aspect of your campaign is managing recruiter activity. Our tracking device is a must to keep up with this
important tactic.
These are the guides you need to track your progress and make sure what you want to happen, happens!
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