How to Get Your Dream Job Using the Web [With Features Job-Hunting Resources & Tools, Links...]

by Shannon Bounds, Arthur Karl, Shannon Karl

Explains how to find freelance and contract work, how to put a resume online, how to make the right contacts in cyberspace, and where all the hot jobs are on the Web. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1576101258
• ISBN13: 9781576101254
• Release Date: March 1997
• Publisher: Coriolis Group Books
• Length: 420 Pages
• Weight: 2.09 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 7.5" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Out of Print But Not Out of Service!

Many years ago the Internet was created as a means for scientists and the military to communicate with one another. In recent years the Internet has become a means of sharing other forms of communications, including special interests groups, hobbyists, researchers, and for even conducting business. Why not use the Internet for finding a job? A number of companies and job recruiters post job openings and other information concerning employment on the Internet. How to Get Your Dream Job Using the Web, authored by Shannon Bounds and Arthur Karl, opens up the resources offered on the Internet for use by job hunters today. One of the major strengths of the book, which is evident as you open it up, are the extensive listings of Websites, newsgroups, and BBS sites listing current job opportunites and other employment related information. The reader is introduced to a number of job-hunting resources, such as online recruiters, job and resume banks, and professional organizations that will aid those seeking employment. Well-known corporations such as Intel, Microsoft, NetScape, Novell, Sun Microsystems, Texas Instruments, and Zenith are listed, providing immediate access to loads of information on current job openings, qualifications, and recruiting workshop schedules. Of special interest to readers, this publication provides readers with all of the instruction necessary to produce top-quality home pages, electronic resumes, and cover letters, along with information on how to effectively post and e-mail them on the Internet. The authors provide a considerable amount of helpful instruction on how to produce effective, creative home pages, resumes, and cover letters that will get results. For example, the authors provide the readers with tips from top recruiters on what they are looking for in resumes from prospective employees. A number of online resources are also provided so that readers can gain insight on how to compose resumes targeting specific career fields. The book is accompanied by a CD containing everything necessary to produce top-notch Websites, resumes, and cover letters. The CD contains a number of helpful Internet tools, including shareware versions of popular HTML editors, graphics programs, sound file editors, E-mail, FTP, and News programs. The CD also contains a generous amount of Web page clipart, such as arrows, backgrounds, bars, buttons, and other images. With the wealth of information available on the Internet, those seeking employment will find this book to be a valuable resource guide. If you are serious about finding a job, you cannot afford to be without this book!If you can still find a copy of this book - grab it!

Excellent web resource

A lot of valuable sites & resources. Extremely useful & relevant -- does what it says, helps you find a job using the web.