If you don't yet have your copy of Monster Careers, here's a preview of what you'll find:
INTRODUCTION: TODAY'S THE DAY
Are you ready for a better job search? Monster Careers is the plan that can change the way you
manage your career. There are no shortcuts, however, so I'll challenge you to put in the hard,
thoughtful work it will take to land the job of your life.
THE NEW JOB SEARCH BASICS
1. NEVER SETTLE!
Enormous changes have rocked the world of work in the past decade, and they demand that you take
control of your own career. At the same time, the Internet has become the job seeker's indispensable
tool for every phase of the search. Here's a map of today's career landscape.
2. THE F.A.M.E. ATTITUDE
There are four attitudes that direct and power up your search. Together, we call them the F.A.M.E.
attitudes. Chapter 2 tells you what they are and how to put them to work for you.
3. JOB GOOD, LIFE GOOD!
Consider these seven principles underlying a happy work life, and your job search will result in
more than a better position or better pay. A great job search is half about a better job, and half
about a better life!
4. BEHIND THE SCENES AT THE RECRUITER
To be a better candidate, learn about the people who do the hiring - who they are, what they want
and how they work. This expert information from frontline recruiters tells you the inside story.
5. PEOPLE WHO WILL HELP YOU
You are not alone! Here are all the different players in your job search - from your closest friends
to executive recruiters - and how to help them contribute to your search.
6. WHO ARE YOU?
You need to identify the skills, interests, and personal values that define your ideal work. This
chapter has numerous exercises to help you say, "This is what I really want out of a job."
PREPARING YOUR SEARCH
7. PLAN YOUR JOB SEARCH
A great search starts with a solid plan, and here I'll show you how to plan your time, money, workspace and goals.
8. BUILD A JOB SEARCH PORTFOLIO
This set of key documents lies at the heart of your resume, networking and interviews. In chapter 8, I'll
take you through each document step by step. (To download Microsoft WordŽ versions of these documents,
click here)
9. YOUR PITCH
You haven't seen this before: A one-page summary of your entire job search, presented in a flexible format for
networking and informal job interviews. Put together your pitch and you'll be ready to impress people in the first
90 seconds of meeting them.
10. CREATE A RESUME THAT SELLS
Your resume is your sales tool – and the product is you! Learn to use "action phrases" and
"power verbs," as well as the elements of your Job Search Portfolio, to build a resume that gets
you into the interview.
11. COVER LETTERS AND COVER MESSAGES
The paper cover letter is becoming obsolete. These days, email is preferred by most recruiters. In either case, a
well-written cover message makes the difference between getting your resume read - or ignored.
