Free eBook: "Interview Success Secrets"

"Interview Success Secrets"

If you’re applying for jobs and want an edge in the interview stage, this book is for you.

You attend college with the hopes and dreams that you will get a job upon graduation. Thousands of others are doing the same thing, which can make applying for jobs tough. If you turn in an application, it is possible that 20 to 30 others have as well. The worst part is most of them will have the same experience and qualifications that you have. So, how can you become the standout candidate if everyone has reviewed the same material and prepared? Is it possible to ensure that you are memorable?

The answer is yes, it is possible. When you know the tips and tricks to use during an interview, you can walk in there more confident. Confidence leads to immediately standing out and having the ability to answer all types of questions.

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Free eGuide: "The BPM Guide"

"The BPM Guide"

Getting Started with the Basics

By converging awareness, knowledge, and action from across the organization, BPM can help you
solve nearly any challenge, large or small...departmentally or enterprise-wide.

This guide is designed to enlighten your understanding, answer your questions, and give you the
information you need to make solving your unique challenges easier…with BPM!

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Free eGuide: "Engineering the Perfect Cover Letter"

Create the perfect cover letter and land the engineering job you want.

Sooner or later, your career may turn on a single piece of paper: the infamous cover letter. How can yours avoid being filed under Recycling without a second glance?

Approached purely as a piece of persuasive writing, drafting the perfect cover letter can drive good people mad with stress and self-doubt. We prefer to treat the cover letter as an engineering problem, with three functional goals and two design constraints.

Download this FREE guide and we’ll help you deconstruct the notoriously stressful cover letter into a clean, reusable schematic.

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Free eGuide: "Salary Negotiating 101"

7 secrets to boosting your career earnings, negotiating a raise and striking the best deal in a job offer negotiation.

Think you deserve a raise, but are afraid to walk into your boss’s office and ask? Don’t let ineffective negotiation skills hold you back. Employees at all levels can boost their career earnings by following the rules on negotiating a raise, hashing out the best pay package in a job offer negotiation and knowing their market value.

Salary Negotiating 101 shows you how to negotiate your pay from a position of strength, armed with documentation of your accomplishments, your value to your organization and research on salary comparisons in your industry.

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"Never Apply for a Job Again! $14.99 eBook, FREE for a limited time!"

Create powerful relationships with anyone, anywhere, for lifetime career management.

In a world focused on high tech networking, Darrell Gurney shows how old-fashioned yet innovative high touch wins hearts, minds, and opportunities for the savvy job seeker or career expansionist. Drawing on basic principles of human psychology, Gurney shows readers how to open doors to influential players in their fields of interest to gain top-of-mind awareness and top-drawer connectedness.

Through 10 simple and easy-to-follow principles, Gurney teaches readers how to create powerful relationships with anyone, anywhere, for lifetime career management. Never Apply for a Job Again! will teach readers how to:

• Devise compelling ways to meet influential people
• Determine whom to talk to and where to go for connections
• Use the power of ego to gain another’s favor
• Stay awake to opportunities at all times

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Free eBook: Personal Productivity Secrets (a $29.99 value!) FREE until 6/12

 Learn tried and tested methods for optimal personal productivity!

Do you ever find yourself more than a bit overwhelmed by the constant influx of e-mail and reminders as well as the ever-present calendars, to-do lists, miscellaneous paper, and sticky notes? Add to that, a myriad of devices that were originally intended to make us more efficient, but in reality, only end up forcing us to juggle even more.

Personal Productivity Secrets reveals updated and vital information for achieving significant results, and being as productive as you can be in a fast-paced, technology-driven society.

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Free eBook: The Guide Every Job Seeker Should Read

When it comes to finding -- and scoring -- that coveted new job, you can never be too informed. Here, the insight and strategies that'll put you over the top and on your way to career success!

This eBook includes: 

To Accept or Not to Accept: Big Job Offer Questions to Consider
Before you accept a job offer, ask some questions so there are no big surprises when you sign on.
Crazy Interview Questions You Would Hate to Be Asked
Everyone expects that interviewers to throw a curveball or two during the job interview, but some questions are so out there that you might respond, "huh"?

Social Networking Strategies You Can Learn from Barbie
You can actually learn a thing or two about improving your LinkedIn and social networking skills from Barbie.

14 Ways to Freshen Up Your Resume
If you've been running with the same resume for years, it's time to breathe new life into that old document with mid-year update.

When it Rains Job Offers, Here's How to Choose the Best One
When more than one job opportunity presents itself, here's how to determine which job is the best move for you and your career future.

4 Overlooked Ways to Improve Your Job Search
Seasonal jobs could be a good way to get back into work mode while you continue to search a more permanent gig.

Inside the Mind of a Hiring Manager
Career expert Heather Huhman shares strategies for a smart job search.

How to Keep Your Job Search on the Down Low
Looking for a job while you have a job presents an interesting contradiction. Here's how to stay stealth.

8 Ways to Ruin Your Chances at Getting Hired
Don’t get in your own way of landing a new job. Here, eight missteps to avoid.

Almost Half of Job Seekers are Giving Up. Are You?
Learn some strategies for counteracting the feelings of despair shared by fellow job hunters.

Prove You’re the Right Fit on a Job Interview
With some research, you can adapt your job interview responses to try to crack their “fit” code.

How to Stay Focused on Your Job Search
Spending 20 minutes a day on job boards isn’t enough. Here are some ways to have an effective job search.

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Free eBook: "Secrets of Power Negotiating"

"Secrets of Power Negotiating"

Covers every aspect of the negotiating process with practical, proven advice, from beginning steps to critical final moves

Sections include:

•         Twenty sure-fire negotiating gambits.
•         How to negotiate over the telephone, by e-mail,
•         How to read body language.
•         Listening to hidden meanings in conversation.
•         Dealing with people from other cultures.
•         How to become an expert mediator.

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Free Guide: iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus: Top 8 Features

"iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus: Top 8 Features"

The iPhone will get a display that’s large enough to compete against the big boys.

Apple has finally stepped up to big-screen smartphones with the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. Both devices sport sharp new Retina HD displays, a much more advanced iSight camera and a fast new A8 processor. On sale Sept. 19, the 4.7-inch iPhone 6 will start at $199 for 16GB and the 5.5-inch iPhone 6 Plus will start at $299 for 16GB. Download this Guide for a quick look at the top new features.

With this download you will also receive free weekly coverage on the latest technology news and developments from Laptop Magazines eNewsletter.

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Free eBook: Programming Interviews Exposed: Secrets to Landing Your Next Job, 3rd Edition

Programming Interviews Exposed: Secrets to Landing Your Next Job, 3rd Edition"

Be prepared for your next job interview with this tried-and-true advice.

In today's tight job market, competition for programming jobs is hotter than ever. This third edition of a popular guide to programming interviews includes new code examples, information on the latest languages, new chapters on sorting and design patterns, tips on using LinkedIn, and a downloadable app to help prepare applicants for the interview. Like its earlier editions, this guide covers what software companies and IT departments want their programmers to know and includes plenty of helpful hints to boost your confidence.
 

  Looks at current job search and hiring processes, such as the rise of LinkedIn and other social networks as recruiting resources
    Addresses the most important languages for a programmer to know and features examples in multiple languages
    Includes new programming questions designed to sharpen your knowledge
    Features all-new chapters on design patterns and sorting, including how to deal with memory constraints and mobility issues

Walk into your next job interview with confidence, knowing you have thoroughly studied this newest edition ofProgramming Interviews Exposed.

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Free eBook: Stress Management: Simple Solutions for a Stress Free Life

"Stress Management: Simple Solutions for a Stress Free Life"

This book will provide you with tips on how to ease the stress in your life.

Stress is when your peace of mind is interrupted and your emotions are worked up. You can feel stress in your home, work or your child can feel stress at school. If not handled properly, it can mess with our minds and our health. Read on to learn about stress and how to deal with it.

Here are some topics that are covered in this book:

• What Is Stress?
• Causes Of Stress
• The Effects Of Stress
• Warning Signs
• Lingering Stress
• Stress And Panic Attacks
• Solutions On Living A Stress-Free Life
• Managing Stress
• Uncertainties
• Exercising
• Eating Right
• Other Health Issues
• Relaxation Techniques
• Laughter
• Control Your Mind
• Visualization Techniques
• Motivation Techniques
• Be Energized
• Getting Away From It All
• At The Workplace

Download this book and start living a stress free life today!

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Free eBook: "Career Success"

"Career Success"

Get the job you want with tips from this free eBook!

This book will help you every step of the way during your job search. With information on career fairs, networking, interview preparation, etc., you'll be ready to land your new job in no time.

Here is a sneak peek into the topics included in this eBook:

Chapter 1: Looking for Jobs
Chapter 2: Thinking Positively
Chapter 3: Interviewing Skills
Chapter 4: Entry-Level Jobs
Chapter 5: Job Descriptions
Chapter 6: Must-Know Tips on Job Searches
Chapter 7: Online Job Searches
Chapter 8: Career Job Fairs
Chapter 9: Local Job Searches
Chapter 10: Identify Your Skills
Chapter 11: Ideal Resume
Chapter 12: Prepare for a Cold Call
Chapter 13: Being Invited
Chapter 14: How to Create Networking Contacts
Chapter 15: Follow Up & Network

Download this book today and get started on your successful career search.

Offered Free by: Human Resources Global

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Free "Desktop Engineering " Magazine - Subscribe Now

Desktop Engineering is written for design engineering teams.
Desktop Engineering shows engineers and management how design, simulation, test, prototyping and high performance computing technologies can bring better products to market faster - while lowering overall development costs.

Desktop Engineering's focus on these technologies allows us to publish more product reviews and application stories than any other design engineering magazine.

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Free eBook: 30 Minutes to Maximizing LinkedIn

"30 Minutes to Maximizing LinkedIn"

Use this quick summary to help ensure that you don't miss out on what LinkedIn has to offer and get started (or restarted) - in a 30 minute read.

Neal Schaffer is a leading social me­dia strategist who was recently chosen as a Top 30 Social Media Power Influ­encer by Forbes Magazine. The author of two social media books, Maximizing LinkedIn for Sales and Social Media Marketing and Understanding, Leveraging & Maximiz­ing LinkedIn, and frequent speaker for corporations and associations on a wide variety of social media for business top­ics.

Offered Free by: Maximize Social Business

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Free eGuide: The Recruiter's Guide to Online Job Marketing

"The Recruiter's Guide to Online Job Marketing"

Learn how to create powerful Internet job ads to attract more of the candidates you want, and fewer of those you don't want.
While the job-seeker landscape has changed dramatically over the course of the last decade, one thing remains the same: Well-crafted, well-written job listings with powerful marketing messages attract the best candidates. This guide will provide you with an in-depth look at how to do exactly that. Learn how to create strong postings that will stand out from the crowd and will appeal to the most qualified job seekers. From the wording of the job title and description to the inclusion of relevant keywords, this guide will clearly lay out the step-by-step process for producing effective job ads. Register now and discover how the right listings can bring in the right talent to your company.

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10 Tips And Techniques For More Effective Presentations - Free eGuide

"10 Tips And Techniques For More Effective Presentations"

Breaking the mold and standing out from the crowd.

Why present? Or better yet, why learn how to present well? Simply put, because your life is one big presentation. You are presenting all the time, and many people's lives have been defined by presentations. Promotions have been made or missed. Deals are won or lost. An election was just won due largely to one candidate being a far better presenter. It's an important skill, a skill most people wish they had. We've all been there - sitting through an excruciatingly boring, dry, scripted presentation with nothing to look at on the screen except bullet points, full sentences and lowsy clip-art. Making it even worse, the presenter has made no effort to keep you interested, help you understand the material, or create anything worth looking at. You're in hell, and you're counting down the minutes until you can leave – but it doesn't have to be that way.

You can save your audience. You can become a vibrant, effective presenter whose passion and message gets through to each and every audience member. This does not address just those who present to vast conference halls, but also (and most importantly) those presenting to their colleagues in a cramped, double-booked meeting room.

Take a look at 10 tips that can make you a more effective presenter.

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10 LinkedIn Mistakes Companies Make - Free eGuide

"10 LinkedIn Mistakes Companies Make"

Having unprofessional or poor quality employee profile photos--or, worse yet, no photo at all!

For the most part, LinkedIn members have been using the site to pursue their individual goals and objectives. It’s now time for the company to gather up the troops and bring all these individuals together—with their connections and their voices—and put forth a consistent company message. There is immense exponential value when the employees and company work together. One plus one equals much more than two.

But when your company and your employees get on the LinkedIn bandwagon, be sure to avoid these common mistakes.

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Free eBook: The Ultimate Box Set: Guide to Google Apps Administration

"The Ultimate Box Set: Guide to Google Apps Administration"

The Complete Series of 5 eBooks

The complete collection of the essential guides for managing a Google Apps instance is now available! This series covers setup and implementation advice to ensure that you get the most out of Google Apps.

To help you maximize the value of Google Apps at your company, this series includes 5 eBooks covering:

• How to create, configure and manage your Google Apps domain
• How to secure your Google Apps domain
• Advanced security configurations and compliance measures
• Organizational units and permission configuration

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Free eBook: 7 Principles to Upgrade Your Work and Life

"7 Principles to Upgrade Your Work and Life"

The whole paradigm of work is changing, and many of us are still stuck under the thumb of the boss in our life when what we want is to be the boss of our own life.

“You tell yourself … It would be selfish and reckless of me to try to break out of my box; I have a family to support, massive student loans to pay off. I can’t afford to take that risk. But still, you want in. You want a piece of the new creative economy, the happiness economy, or the purpose-driven career path. You want to make a difference, set a vision, set a course for your life.

The whole paradigm of work is changing, and many of us are still stuck under the thumb of the boss in our life when what we want is to be the boss of our own life. We crave the freedom to manage our own time, to be valued for who we are. We want a career that encourages risk and excitement, growth and personal development, learning and exploration.

Do you really have to stifle your inner child, who is dying to come out and play in this dynamic new world? Is stultification the price of security? Is it asking too much of your family to risk trying for more?

Our parents went to work every day too, but when they looked around, everyone was in the same box, following the same well-worn paths. Now there are those who pave their own paths and create their own futures—and those who are bound by the old system with its old rules.”
About the Author: Rana Florida writes the Huffington Post column “Your Startup Life” and is a regular HGTV contributor. CEO of Creative Class Group, a consulting firm serving such clients as BMW, Starwood, IBM, Philips, Zappos, and Johnson & Johnson, she has appeared on The Today Show and in The New York Times. Florida previously served as Senior Director of Communications and Marketing at HMSHost (Host Marriott Services), a $2 billion dollar international organization in the travel industry working with hundreds of brands, such as Starbucks, Tumi, and Kenneth Cole. She was also Vice President of Corporate Communications for the world’s largest producer of live family entertainment, Feld Entertainment, which owns Disney on Ice, Disney Live, the Doodlebops, and many other brands.

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Free eGuide: 12 Hiring Manager Secrets to Getting the IT Job You Want

"12 Hiring Manager Secrets to Getting the IT Job You Want"

Learn how you can make yourself a more attractive candidate now with PrepLogic's free 12 Hiring Manager Secrets to Getting the Job You Want.
Think about this the next time you're interviewing for a job. Your interviewer WANTS to hire you! Get into your hiring manager's head and understand what he/she really wants to know so they can take the next step and hire you. Learn how you can make yourself a more attractive candidate now with PrepLogic's free 12 Hiring Manager Secrets to Getting the Job You Want.

Offered Free by: PrepLogic

 

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