Intro; Half-title Page; Title Page; Copyright; Contents; Starting your career!; Collaboration note and about the authors; Preface; Who will use the book; eResources: added digital resources; Full programme or fast-track?; Abbreviations; Acknowledgements; 1 Getting prepared; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Aims; 1.2.1 Structure; 1.2.2 Group discussion/tutorial; 1.2.3 Personal Plan; 1.3 Maximising your outcomes; 1.4 Challenges and issues; 1.4.1 Challenges from under-graduate/graduate perspective; 1.4.2 Challenges from an employerâ#x80;#x99;s perspective
1.4.3 Challenges from the perspective of an interview panel1.4.4 Challenges from a university perspective; 1.4.5 Group discussion/tutorial; 1.4.6 Personal Plan; 1.5 One step at a time; 1.5.1 Group discussion/tutorial; 1.5.2 Personal Plan; 1.6 Summary; 1.7 References and further reading; 1.7.1 eResources link; 2 Adaptable strategies; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Adaptable alternate strategies: job searching; 2.2.1 Adapting to changing employment markets; 2.2.1.1 Adaptable strategies; 2.2.1.2 Poor local job market: opportunities at different levels; 2.2.2 Expectations; 2.2.2.1 Realistic expectations
2.2.2.2 Excessive expectations2.2.2.3 Re-orient job expectations; 2.2.3 Further studies; 2.2.4 Alternative career or profession; 2.2.4.1 Reference: example sites for career assessment; 2.2.5 Recognising your skills and using them; 2.3 Rebranding yourself; 2.3.1 Job market changes and alternative job options; 2.3.2 Personal preference changes; 2.4 Summary; 2.5 References and further reading; 2.5.1 Some reference websites for career assessment; 2.5.2 Reference: eResources link for this book; 3 Personal abilities; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Developing personal abilities for successful job hunting
3.2.1 Adaptability3.2.2 Resilience; 3.2.3 Endurance; 3.2.4 Spirit lifters and thought conditioners; 3.2.4.1 Spirit lifters; 3.2.4.2 Thought conditioners; 3.2.5 Mentors, friends and family support; 3.2.5.1 Mentors; 3.2.5.2 Family and friends; 3.3 Summary; 3.4 References and further reading; 3.4.1 Further reading; 3.4.2 General books on finding a job; 3.4.3 Scholarly articles; 4 Job hunting; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Overview of job hunting and securing a job; 4.2.1 Achievements and job criteria: overview; 4.2.2 Good resume; 4.2.3 Cover letter: overview; 4.3 Job hunting: key considerations
4.3.1 Why do some people win jobs and others not?4.3.2 Adapting to change; 4.3.3 Value and power of a good resume; 4.3.4 Value of a good cover letter; 4.3.5 Researching potential employment organisations; 4.3.6 Social media for job searching; 4.3.7 Checking yourself: your online image; 4.3.7.1 Social media: the real you?; 4.3.8 Professional development: overview; 4.4 Job selection: psychology; 4.4.1 Group discussion/tutorial; 4.4.2 Personal Plan; 4.5 Understanding the job market; 4.5.1 Job lists; 4.5.2 Social media: job market; 4.6 Summary; 4.7 References and further reading
