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Get noticed and get the interview-with the right cover letter A great cover letter is the best way to show prospective employers who you are and what you can offer. So don't blow it! 202 Great Cover Letters delivers a treasure trove of sample cover letters that will get you noticed whether you're applying online or in person. No matter what industry you work in, you'll find an effective, smart cover letter for virtually any position. In addition to attention-grabbing sample letters, 202 Great Cover Letters is packed with vital job search information: Smart guidelines for researching a company's needs Handy networking concepts and ideas Valuable tips on contacting recruiters during and after interviews Proven advice for every situation, including cold contact and posting on job boards Important keywords top recruiters look for Whether you're just out of college, just out of work, or just looking for a change of career, 202 Great Cover Letters gives you all the samples, formats, and strategies you need to make that all-important first impression.

Second Edition: updated November, 2020 In COVID-19: Lockdowns on Trial , author and researcher Michael Betrus provides you with a fast-paced journey through the pandemic and the collateral impact of the lockdowns. COVID-19: Lockdowns on Trial walks you through the analysis of the earliest data from the cruise ships and the models that triggered the lockdowns, and how the actual data never added up to the life-altering decisions made by governments around the world, and especially in America. To justify lockdowns as an effective mitigation tactic, those states and countries locking down must well outperform those that did not. See how that did not happen anywhere. You will learn about: Impact of the lockdowns that prompted hundreds of thousands of lockdown-deaths, tens of millions of American kids out of class for a year, huge rises in deaths of despair over the lockdowns The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and state data with insight from medical sources, like The Lancet and medRxiv Analysis of actual COVID-19 deaths and how they were counted The most important data point to determine COVID-19's death impact, and that it's never talked about How the lockdowns triggered record unemployment and economic ruin, and future deaths and despair in likely excess of the COVID-19 deaths A breakdown of how the media covered the pandemic, driving panic in the American public and keeping politicians from re-opening after the lockdowns, along with hilarious apocalyptic predictions that never came true Social consequences of the lockdowns: increasing domestic violence, distance learning challenges, suicides Detailed analysis on school closings and the impact on kids losing the 2020-2021 academic year, as well as outrageous restrictions placed on college students The anti-lockdown protests and the struggle to reopen states More than 100 charts, graphs, and tables included illustrating the data And more Read COVID-19: Lockdowns on Trial , to see what really happened during the pandemic of 2020... then you be the judge. Author Michael Betrus has written over a dozen business books prior to writing the first two editions of COVID-19: Lockdowns on Trial, and has conducted hundreds of television, radio and podcast interviews on the pandemic and the lockdowns. "Michael Betrus has been on the forefront of beating back the media-driven, political and scientific falsehoods that have come to mark so much of this coronavirus chaos in America -- and he's done it the old-fashioned way: with determined research and a dogged pursuit of fact-based statistics. As Betrus makes clear, the coronavirus is real. But the response has been highly suspect. Any scared American needs to read this book to understand how to protect without going overboard. As a matter of fact, "COVID-19: Lockdowns On Trial" ought to be on the nightstand of any scientist, health bureaucrat, member of the media or public servant involved in coronavirus mitigation, as a tool to fight the hype and stay a steady, calmer, even constitutional course." - Cheryl Chumley, The Washington Times and best-selling author.

Whether it's interviewing for a job, evaluating employee performance, setting goals for the future, or keeping customers happy, the Perfect Phrases series has the tools for precise, effective business communication. Distilling complex ideas into specific phrases that diplomatically and honestly depict the concepts at hand, this invaluable series provides: Ways to enhance customer service in any business Dialogues and scripts to practice interactions with customers or employees--tailorable to any industry or company culture The best answers to a wide range of interview questions Tips for documenting performance issues and conducting face-to-face reviews The ideal reference for anyone trying to create the most professional and polished cover letter possible, this book offers phrases that help create a strong first impression for prospective employers.

101 all-new resumes from America’s top resume experts Land your dream job with the perfect resume! Jay A. Block and Michael Betrus—the experts behind the bestselling 101 Best Resumes—have put together 101 More Best Resumes to give you the edge in today’s fiercely competitive job market. It’s bursting with insights, phrases and formats that generate high-energy ways to sell yourself to employers. You get examples of outstanding resumes for jobs in 70 different categories and for every level of skill as you pick up all the ingredients that every great resume must have. You learn how to: *Create targeted resumes for specific jobs *Compose a resume that builds your confidence *Create a resume that meets the needs of today’s employers You’ll also find a special online resume formats and strategies...200 street-smart tips for getting hired...unconventional ways to find jobs...tips for negotiating a higher salary....writing action-oriented cover letters -—and much, much more!

Whether it's interviewing for a job, evaluating employee performance, setting goals for the future, or keeping customers happy, the Perfect Phrases series has the tools for precise, effective business communication. Distilling complex ideas into specific phrases that diplomatically and honestly depict the concepts at hand, this invaluable series provides: Ways to enhance customer service in any business Dialogues and scripts to practice interactions with customers or employees--tailorable to any industry or company culture The best answers to a wide range of interview questions Tips for documenting performance issues and conducting face-to-face reviews In this book, packed with phrases organized both by skill and by profession, job seekers at any level and in any industry will easily find the best wording to craft outstanding resumes.

Like a dating service, this edition (updated since the initial 1996 one) guides all levels of executives to the job recruiters most likely to match their industry and salary requirements. To avert perils akin to blind dating, a state-by-state recruiter directory and recruiter index by industry are provided, as well as a briefing on strategies for best utilizing both retainer and contingency-based search firms. Recruiter listings include contact information, minimum salary placed, and specialty area(s), but not fees, Internet presence, or any evaluative data on their placement record; nor is the overall success of such corporate "headhunters" addressed. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Learn the right words for landing the job of your dreams Three great books in a single eBook package! There are three core parts to the process of landing the job of your dreams—writing a killer resume, crafting a dynamic cover letter that will get you in the door, and scoring big points on the face-to-face interview. The language you use in each one is what will make or break your efforts. Because you have to master all three skills to succeed, we’ve combined our top guides to using the kind of words and language that resonate the most with anyone involved in the hiring process. This triple-eBook package includes: Perfect Phrases for Resumes / Perfect Phrases for Cover Letters / Perfect Phrases for the Perfect Interview Each book contains hundreds of ready-to-use phrases, tips, and techniques that have been proven to get results. These step-by-step guides are filled with powerful language for virtually every situation—from networking and corresponding via email to conveying your goals in a way that impresses decision-makers to preparing yourself for any question an interviewer throws your way. With Perfect Phrases for Getting a Job, you’ll be armed with the language you need to beat out the competition at every turn in your job hunt.

The classic guide to acing any interview—updated with critical skills for networking, video interviewing, and researching companies Great Answers, Great Questions For Your Job Interview prepares you to answer the trickiest questions and make yourself stand out from the competition. From pre-interview research to follow-up calls, the authors walk you through every step of the process and provide powerful advice on customizing your resume for any position. Includes worksheets and exercises that help you practice your responses to interview questions NEW: How to land an interview through smart networking, researching a company before the interview, and following up afterwards on LinkedIn and other social media sites NEW: Preparing for a video interview on Skype NEW: Tips on salary negotiation NEW: Techniques for creating a “culture match” with a potential employer NEW: Essential information on role playing Jay A. Block is the cofounder of the Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches (PARW/CC). He developed a groundbreaking career management and empowerment program for the Workforce Development System nationwide, the U.S. Department of Labor, and other leading career and employment-related organizations. Michael Betrus is a sales director by trade, having conducted hundreds of interviews and hires, and a career seminar leader for students on campuses nationwide.

A comprehensive collection of sample resumes for any job in any field 202 Great Resumes! gives job hunters more of everything they need to get a great job. These resumes cover more professions, more resume styles and formats, and more cutting- edge job search strategies than ever before. Fresh sample resumes for today's most sought-after professions are included, as well as special samples for recent grads and those who've been out of work for extended periods. Features include: Resumes for every experience level, from college grads to corporate executives Endorsed by the Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches Proven advice on cover letters, networking, negotiating, and references More keywords that hiring managers look for in a resume

A DATA AND SOCIAL ANALYSIS OF COVID-19 AND ALL THAT RESULTED FROM ITThe COVID-19 pandemic swept the world in 2020, resulting in most governments locking down their countries in an effort to slow the spread, so hospitals didn't get overwhelmed at once. These lockdowns came at a huge cost to the citizens of the world.In COVID-19: Lockdowns on Trial, author and researcher Michael Betrus provides you with a fast-paced journey through the pandemic and its spread. He walks you through the analysis of the earliest data from the cruise ships and the models that triggered the lockdowns, and how the actual data doesn't add up to the life-altering decisions made by governments around the world, and especially in America.In this book, you will see: --Lockdowns by state--and many countries--and what the government actions were--The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and state data with insight from medical sources, like The Lancet and medRXiv--Analysis of actual COVID-19 deaths and how they were counted--The most important data point to determine COVID-19's death impact, and that it's never talked about--How the lockdowns triggered record unemployment and economic ruin, and future deaths and despair in likely excess of the COVID-19 deaths--A breakdown of how the media covered the pandemic, driving panic in the American public and keeping politicians from re-opening after the lockdowns--Social consequences of the lockdowns: increasing domestic violence, distance learning challenges, suicides--The anti-lockdown protests and the struggle to reopen states--More than 100 charts, graphs and tables included to illustrate the data--And more Read COVID-19: Lockdowns on Trial, to see what was really happening during the pandemic of 2020... and then you be the judge