The 6 Reasons You'll Get the Job
What Employers Look For--whether They Know It or Not
Penguin Publishing Group · Print & ebook · October 5, 2010
What Are Employers Really Looking for?
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- Who it’s for
- Explore six qualities employers assess, plus strategies for finding jobs beyond public listings.
- Genres
- Job Hunting & Careers, Interview Prep, Resumes & CVs
- Published
- Penguin Publishing Group, October 5, 2010
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What Are Employers Really Looking for? It's Not What You Think. More people than ever are applying for the same few jobs. Surfing job boards and submitting a dozen résumés a day just doesn't work. The 6 Reasons You'll Get the Job shows you exactly how to tailor your pitch and stand out from the crowd so that you get hired. Talent alone will not get you the job. The short list of candidates all have the ability to do the work, so what makes the difference?
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Whether employers know it or not, intuitively they are always looking for a candidate who meets or exceeds each of six qualities: 1. Presentation 2. Ability 3. Dependability 4. Motivation 5. Attitude 6. Network These qualities may sound familiar, but you'll be surprised at how employers judge them. You'll discover how to promote these six qualities to your advantage so employers take notice. You'll also learn proven strategies for finding jobs in the Hidden Market while your competition is still waiting by the phone. By mastering a few simple, often overlooked techniques, you'll get noticed by the person who has the power to hire you now.
Six Hiring Qualities
Explore six qualities employers assess, plus strategies for finding jobs beyond public listings.
Come here for
- Presentation, ability, dependability, motivation, attitude, and network
- Strategies for finding jobs in the Hidden Market
Expect
- Guidance on tailoring your pitch around six hiring qualities
- Often-overlooked techniques for reaching the person with hiring power
Where it sits
| Job Hunting & Careers | 83% |
|---|---|
| Resumes & CVs | 75% |
| Interview Prep | 44% |
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Publisher categories
- Job Hunting & Careers
- Getting Motivated
- Building Self-Esteem
- Authors
- Debra Angel MacDougall, Elisabeth Harney Sanders-Park
- Publisher
- Penguin Publishing Group
- Published
- October 5, 2010
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Reading lane
- Job Hunting & Careers