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Ghilani, Mary E., 1958-

Working in your major : how to find a job when you graduate / Mary E. Ghilani. - Santa Barbara, Calif. : Praeger, c2012. - xi, 234 p. ; 25 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- Job search 101 -- Tell me about yourself -- Create a results-based, value added resume -- Where to look for job openings -- The importance of social networking -- What employers are looking for in your major -- A word about professionalism -- Be prepared for the interview -- Interview like a pro -- Choosing the right job offer -- What to do when you can't find a job -- Surviving your first year on the job -- Ensuring marketability in the future -- Appendix A: Examples of resumes, cover letters, and LinkedIn summaries -- Appendix B: Sample job titles and possible employers -- Appendix C: Sample interview questions -- Appendix D: Job search related websites -- Notes -- Index.

ISBN: 9781440803116 (cloth : alk. paper) 9781440828775 (pbk : alk. paper) 9781440803123 (ebook)

LCCN: 2012014873

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Job hunting.
Resumes (Employment)
School-to-work transition.
Career education.

LC Class. No.: HF5382.7 / G45 2012

Dewey Class. No.: 650.14