Web References and Further Reading
These are references drawn from each Chapter of the book.
They are included in eResources to allow graduates and students to directly access these links...as a clickable url (to take you directly to the website).
CHAPTER 1: Getting Prepared
Links to the book’s eResource website.
Search:Routledge Text Books or Go to:
Search Window: Type “First Job”…it takes you to the eResources for this book.
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CHAPTER 2: Adaptable Strategies
Some Reference sites for Career Assessment
Reference 7: CPP(USA) – The People Development People
Reference 8:OPP(Europe) < CPP in Europe>
Reference 9:Career Assessment Site
CHAPTER 3: Personal Abilities
CHAPTER 4: Job Hunting- Key Factors
Reference 1: Indeed.com/job search Job Search.
Reference 2: Career Profiles. Job searching social networking sites.
Reference 3:LinkedIn.Job Search.
CHAPTER 5: Locating Job Opportunities
Reference 1: Career Profiles. Job searching social networking sites.
Reference 2: Search for Online Job Search sites in your region.
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Reference 4: Job Fair websites:
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CHAPTER 6: Social Media- Job Search Options
CHAPTER 7: Social Media-Establishing Your On-Line Profile
CHAPTER 8: Social Media for Job Hunting
Reference 1: Career Profiles: Job searching social networking sites
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Reference 2:Susan P. Joyce Job Hunt
Guide to Social Media and Job Search
Reference 3: How to effectively use social media in your job search- University of Buffalo, New York, School of Management
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Reference 4:Deakin University. Social media for job search. Finding jobs and applications.
Reference 5: Job Hunt. Facebook job search.
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Reference 6: The Undercover Recruiter. How to Use Facebook to Get Hired [5 Ways].
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Reference 7:Link Humans: How People Use Facebook in Their Job Searches.
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Reference 8: Facebook. Facebook Careers.
Reference 9: Miriam Salpeter, Guide to Using Google Plus for Job Search.
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Reference 10: Job Hunt. Guide to Twitter for Job Search.
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Reference11:Susan P Joyce. Job Hunt. Twitter Job Search-Job Hunt.
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Reference 12: Jobvite.comSocial recruiting 2013 Survey results.
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Reference 13: Rose, A. (2016): “LinkedIn In 30 Minutes: How to create a rock-solid LinkedIn profile and build connections that matter Second Edition,Paperback– January 18, 2016.
CHAPTER 9: Personal Development
Career Assessment:
Reference 4: Career Assessment CPP: USA and Europe sites
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(Europe)
Reference 5: O *Net Online: Career database...
Decision Tools: Origins
Reference 6: SWOT Analysis origins:
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Reference 7: Force Field Analysis origins: From Kurt Lewin
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Reference 8: Decision Balance Analysis origins:
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Reference 12:MBTI® Manual: A Guide to the Development and Use of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator®
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Reference 13:MBTI®
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Reference 14: CPP: Strong Interest Inventory. On-line Career Assessment Example:
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CHAPTER 10: General Achievements Statements -Developing Your Selling Points
CHAPTER 11: Achievements: Extended - Further Selling Points
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Reference 5: SimonStapleton.com
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CHAPTER 12: Preparing Your Foundation Resume-Stage 1
Reference 1: You Exec - Career and Professional Development organisation.
Resume Templates and other career resources.
Reference 2: On the internet, you can find thousands of examples of good resumes.
Reference 4: Here are several links on options on design/layout of your resume, to suit your own individuality /personality. If you are applying for a job in another country than your own, then check any special resume/C.V. requirements or format/layout changes used in that country.
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CHAPTER 13: Preparing Your Foundation Resume-Stage 2
Reference 4:YouExec - Career and Professional Development organisation.
Resume Templates and other career resources.
CHAPTER 14: Referees and References
Reference 1:About.com Job Search -Professional References. Alison Doyle.
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Reference 2: Job-Hunt. Effective job search references. Jeff Lipschultz.
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Reference 4: Career Realism. LinkedIn Recommendations. Joshua Waldman.
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CHAPTER 15: Preparing Your Targeted Resume: Country Specific
Australia & New Zealand:
A&NZ Reference 1: Sydney University: Resume contents and examples
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A&NZ Reference 2: University of New South Wales: Resume tips, contents and examples
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A&NZ Reference 3: Graduate Careers Australia (GCA):
GCA is one of the leading authorities on graduate employment issues in Australia. Their role includes fostering employment and career opportunities for graduates. They link across the higher education sector, government and industry. Includes an approach to resumes and graduate opportunities website.
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A&NZ Reference 4: Queensland University of Technology (QUT): Resume resources and examples of resumes for different faculties/ professions.
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A&NZ Reference 5: Griffith University, Queensland: Resume examples
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A&NZ Reference 6: New Zealand: CareersNZ is a government agency that provides assistance with job hunting. Its’’ website contains useful resources and resume examples.
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United Kingdom (UK):
UK Reference 1:CV-Library UK
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UK Reference 2: Modelo Curriculum
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UK Reference 3: University of Kent Example CVs
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UK Reference 4: University of Manchester Example CVs
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UK Reference 5: University of OxfordCareers and CVs
United States of America (USA):
USA Reference 1: American University
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USA Reference 2:Live Career
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USA Reference 3: USAJOBS
USA Reference 4: USAJOBS Resume Builder
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USA Reference 5: Berkeley University of California, Career Centre
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USA Reference 6: Career One - Resume and Cover Letter
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Europe:
Europe Reference 1:Modelo Curriculum
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Europe Reference 2: Resume 2017
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Europe Reference 3:Redstar Resume Publications©
Europe Reference 4: Europass
Europe Reference 5: Europass Templates
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Europe Reference 6: Europass CV Examples
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Asia:
Asia Reference 1: Resume edge
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Asia Reference 2: Expat Job Market
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Asia Reference 3: Nanyang Technical University, Singapore
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Asia Reference 4: JobERA
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Asia Reference 5: City University of Hong Kong, Career and Leadership Centre
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Canada:
Canadian Reference 1: McGill University, Montreal. Career Planning Service.
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Canadian Reference 2: Moving 2 Canada. Resume Format in Canada.
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South America:
South America Reference 1:Going Global
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South America Reference 2:Visual CV
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China:
China Reference 1:jobERA.comChina Resume.
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China Reference 2:Hanbridge Mandarin.How to write a Chinese resume.
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China Reference 3: University of Exeter. Careers and Employment.
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China Reference 4: Asia Options.How to prepare your resume.
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CHAPTER 16: Preparing Your Tailored Cover Letter
CHAPTER 17: Interviews
17.7 References and Further Reading.
Reference 1:Albert Mehrabian (1972), “Silent Messages”, Wadsworth Publishing, 152p,ISBN-10: 0534000592.
Reference 2:Philip Yaffe (2011),” The 7% rule fact, fiction, or misunderstanding”,Ubiquity, Volume 2011, October 2011, DOI: 10.1145/2043155.2043156
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Reference 5: Egan, G. (1986), ‘The Skilled Helper’, 3rd Ed., Brooks/Cole,Belmont,California.
Reference 6: Job-Hunt: Mark Feffer. 5 Tips to Ace Your Skype Job Interview
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Reference 7: Bob Firestone, 2014, “Ultimate Guide to Job Interview - Answers”, 7thedition. Publisher- Success Patterns, Santa Monica, California.
ISBN 978-0-615-72589-5
Reference 8: The Guardian.UzairBawany. The Guardian Jobs.
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Reference 9: CareerCast. SampurnaMajumder. “Nine Tips to Deal with Job Search Rejection”.
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Reference 10: Career One, “How to deal with rejection”
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Reference 11: McKee, P. (2012): “How to Answer Interview Questions” ISBN: 978-1-62154-023-6).
Reference 12: Career Confidential.
Reference 13: Job Interview Q&A.Career Confidential.<Google play>.
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CHAPTER 18: Conclusion: Job Search Preparation and Job Hunting