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Peterson's Career Prep includes full-length, timed practice tests for high school and college entrance exams. Create resumes and cover letters using professional templates.
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Lots of employers consider kids and young adults for employment but they invariably choose the ones most focused and interested. It's important to have a well-planned resume and be dressed appropriately. Finding a job takes persistence and hard work so for now consider that your job.
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Este vídeo te prepara para las preguntas difíciles de una entrevista. Una entrevista de trabajo siempre es angustiosa, no importa cuántas veces lo hayas hecho. En este vídeo, el experto en psicología Peter Quarry ofrece formas de abordar las preguntas difíciles durante las entrevistas de trabajo, de forma positiva y adecuada. Te ayudará a ganar confianza respondiendo a las preguntas de la entrevista con ejemplos concretos, enfoques constructivos,...
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Being prepared for any scenario during a job interview will allow applicants to demonstrate self confidence. In this episode viewers meet Cam and James who are not prepared to interview with a large panel. The minefield of scenario questions leaves the pair struggling despite being qualified for the position.
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Job hunting is about selling yourself-but to make a sale, you have to advertise. From traditional paper resumes to new-media methods of self-promotion, this video explores the best ways for applicants to showcase their talents, accomplishments, and potential value to employers. An in-depth discussion of resume strategy highlights objectives, structure, formatting (both hard copy and electronic), and proofreading, followed by read-aloud examples that...
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Promoting your business to perspective clients is a lot like interviewing for a new job. In this episode viewers will learn twenty practical tips to pitch their business without printed material. Find out how to turn objections into opportunities when dealing with a perspective client that does not need or want what you're offering.
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Psychometric testing, used to assess a candidate's psychological and cognitive suitability for a particular job, is a key stage in the recruitment process for many employers. This interview-led program explains what psychometric testing is and why it's used, the various types of psychometric tests job candidates might encounter, how to prepare for the tests, and the advantages and disadvantages of psychometric testing. Viewers gain insight into psychometric...
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For anyone who thinks "disabled" means "unemployable," this video quickly dispels that myth and shows how to begin the job-hunting process by identifying skills, strengths, and interests. Viewers are provided with a basic explanation of the Americans with Disabilities Act and its guarantees of equal opportunity, as well as an overview of the kinds of companies and organizations that often take the lead in hiring disabled applicants. Other major topics...
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One of the most powerful tools at a job-seeker's disposal is the career networking Web site LinkedIn. More than 200 million people have a professional presence on LinkedIn, and that number is growing every day. This program explains how to create an effective LinkedIn profile and use the site to connect with potential employers. Supplemented by tips from hiring managers and social media experts, the video also covers "building a brand," gaining introductions...
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Young people seeking employment usually do not have a great deal of job experience, yet they have probably already built up an impressive array of transferable skills without realizing it. This program helps students understand that skills they have acquired at school and in their personal lives may help them land their first job. Planning outings with friends, raising money for charity, and playing video games are some of the activities that enable...
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As the public face of the tourism and hospitality industries, front-of-house employees have the responsibility of providing the best possible service. This program interviews a number of people who work in the hospitality industry and deal frequently with the public. Highlighted occupations include receptionist, bellhop, duty manager, and food-and-beverage staff. Each section illustrates and describes the skills necessary for each job and the tasks...