The First 60 Seconds

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Win the Job Interview before It Begins

Daniel Burns

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Sourcebooks, Inc
01 May 2009

Advice on careers & achieving success

An innovative, number-based approach that gives the reader instant interviewing results.

In the first 60 seconds, interviewers can decide whether you will be moved to the top of the list... or dropped from consideration!

In today's crowded job market, The First 60 Seconds is an innovative book that shows job seekers how best to impress in that crucial first minute and gives strategies to constantly differentiate themselves from the competition. From preparing a credentials package to connecting with the interviewer, candidates will learn how to set themselves apart every time-especially essential with a 5% national unemployment rate.

Author Dan Burns has provided consulting and employee placement services to Fortune 500 companies for the past fourteen years. He'll show you how to tackle- The 60 Days before the Interview The Next 60 Minutes (after the First 60 Seconds) The Close and the Follow-Up The 60-Month Career Plan

Whether you're a new job-seeker or out on the market after years of steady employment, The First 60 Seconds gives you the best tools to win your next great career opportunity.

By: Daniel Burns
Imprint: Sourcebooks, Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: Original
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 38mm
Weight: 381g
ISBN: 9781402216763
ISBN 10: 1402216769
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 01 May 2009
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction: It All Happens in 60 Seconds Section 1: The 60-Day Plan Chapter 1: Overview of the 60-Day Plan Chapter 2: Assessing and Understanding Your Job and Career Market Chapter 3: The Company Profile Chapter 4: The Job Profile Chapter 5: Your Personal Profile Chapter 6: Your Professional Experience Inventory Chapter 7: Preparing Your Credentials Chapter 8: Presenting Your Credentials Chapter 9: Arranging the Job Interview Chapter 10: Honing Your Communication Skills Chapter 11: Preparing for the Interview Chapter 12: Dressing Up Your Image Section 2: The First 60 Seconds Chapter 13: What You Can Accomplish in 60 Seconds Chapter 14: The Final Countdown Chapter 15: The First Look Chapter 16: The Greeting Chapter 17: The Relationship Chapter 18: The First 60 Seconds: Final Thoughts and Considerations Section 3: Managing the Next 60 Minutes Chapter 19: Setting the Stage for the Interview Chapter 20: Summarize Your Qualifications Chapter 21: Continue Developing a Relationship with the Interviewer Chapter 22: Understand What's in It for You Chapter 23: I'm Available! What's Next? Section 4: The Close Chapter 24: Post-Interview Communications Chapter 25: The Offer Letter and Employment Agreement Chapter 26: Your First Day Section 5: Your 60-Month Career Plan Chapter 27: The Future Begins Now Chapter 28: Goals and Plans Chapter 29: Prospecting for Career Growth and Opportunity Chapter 30: Preparing Yourself for Your Next Career Opportunity Chapter 31: The First 60 Seconds for Life Epilogue : The First 60 Seconds for Life List of Exhibits Index About the Author

For the past fifteen years, Dan Burns has served as owner and Executive Vice President of Innovative Systems Group, a technical and management consulting company, providing employee placement services for Fortune 500 clients. He lives in LaGrange, IL.

Reviews for The First 60 Seconds: Win the Job Interview before It Begins

The reader who uses The First 60 Seconds as a step-by-step guidebook is likely to successfully differentiate him- or herself from the competition and, as a result, stand out as the best candidate for an appropriate position. - ForeWord