Acton Networkers


Resource Book

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  Chapter 1 - "How To" Information for New Members

Chapter 2 - Immediate considerations - Money, Medical, Tax deductions

2.1 Unemployment Benefits
2.2 Medical: Insurance Options and Reimbursement Assistance
2.3 Job Search Tax Deductions
2.4 The Budget
2.5 Emotions and Stress

Chapter 3 - Getting Started

3.1 Time Management
3.2 Self-assessment
3.3 Branding & Marketing Yourself
3.4 The Resume
3.5 Elevator Speech
3.6 Cover Letter
3.7 Job Boards:Searching for jobs with keywords

Chapter 4 - Networking

Chapter 5 - Resources

5.1 Professional Meetings and Networking Groups
5.2 Contact Management Options
5.3 Helpful Resources

5.3.1 Job Search & Related Web Sites
5.3.2 Recommended Reading Material
5.3.3 Business Cards
5.3.4 Dunn and Bradstreet Company Listings
5.3.5 Trade Show Look-up Site

5.4 Recruiters

5.4.1 Recruiters defined and local listings
5.4.2 Executive Marketing or Career Marketing Companies - Business complaints, fraud investigations

5.5 Federal & State Government Opportunities

Chapter 6 - Preparing for the Interview

6.1 Tips on researching companies before your interview
6.2 References and Salary Desired

Chapter 7 - Common Interview Questions

7.1 Questions you can ask the interviewer
7.2 Questions the interviewer can ask you

7.2.1 Behavioral
7.2.2 Common

Chapter 8 - Private Contributions

8.1 Career Action Plan
8.2 Cover Letter Mistakes