But what is the book about?
If we multiply the table of contents by a number of points of interest, we arrive at the following answer. This page has become a longlist, and we warn you, we said longlist, didn't we?
Foreword
Preface
Authors & contributors
Introduction
Crafting compelling CVs and cover letters
Utilising social media platforms like LinkedIn effectively
Preparing for different types of interviews
Mastering the art of networking
Basic preparation
Looking after your reputation
Your must-have online skills and tools
The Overdrive
The Lazy Approach
Your network
Friends and family
Your career path radar
Watch out for negative emotions
Looking back
Deriving enjoyment
Working for yourself or someone else?
Going solo - pitfalls.
Which way – solo or employed?
Finding a job when you are over 50
Starting a new life - abroad
You are going to carry a lot of baggage.
Education and skills
Language
Emotional journey
Stars in your eyes? Unpick them...
Preparation is key
Skills and education transferability
Language and culture
Practicalities (accommodation, transport, money, communications, etc.)
YOU
Job seeking in Australia
“Headhunting”
Applying for a job
Recruitment tool - testing
Medical check
Reference checking
Australian Trends
From seeker to hunter-gatherer
Network, network, network
USA favorite tools
There is social, and ‘social’
How the HR industry really works…
Employer branding vs. personal branding
Tracking your application
Tracking your profile via social media
Recruitment events and HR conferences
HR industry blogs
The paradox of choice
The selection process
How do recruiters select?
Temporary work and agencies
Career coaches
Why hire a career coach?
Tools of the trade – making it happen
Your own web presence
Leveraging the power of social media
Back to basic
All about image
All about image – but more personal…
Clean up your act first.
YouTube
Twitter or X
Other channels, Instagram, TikTok, etc
Channel-by-channel maintenance
LinkedIn - your ultimate job search companion
Online communication tools
Job boards
Your CV
What your CV should be for
Chronological or functional?
How many pages?
Designer or boring?
Should I create a CV website?
Critical CV elements
Should I insert references?
Should I have a photograph?
How many CV versions should I have?
The cover note
A Path Toward Sustainability
Introduction
Background and Motivation
Daily Life and Routine
Sustainability and Environmental Impact
Challenges and Rewards
Advice for Others
Looking Ahead
Soaring High: The Cabin Attendant Recruitment Process
The Application Process: A Sky-High Challenge and Killer Questions
Testing the Waters: Aptitude and Personality Assessments
The Video Pitch: A First Impression
The Selection Day: A Grounded Approach
The Final Hurdle: Background Checks and Medical Examinations
Key Qualities: The Perfect Flight Crew
Diversity and Inclusion: A Priority
The Future of Cabin Attendant Recruitment
Tips for Aspiring Cabin Attendants
The Gig Economy
Gig economy foundations
The Appeal and challenges of the Gig Economy:
Is the Gig Economy for Everyone?
MARKETING product “you”
Your personal value proposition
Developing a winning value proposition
Distance yourself from criticism.
Getting to talk to someone
Creating effective prospect lists
Telephone manners – cold calls
Extrovert or introvert?
Personal reflections on getting that ‘perfect’ job
Turning point
Networking
Breaking the ice
Sealing the deal
The interview process
The first interview
Live online interviews
Pre-recorded video interviews
What would you do with a million Ping-Pong balls?
What to say if a recruiter calls
Expect questions like…
Clothes do make the person!
Who can make the difference?
Presenting who you really are
Exuding confidence
A well-dressed person wears clothes that help you project the proper image
The expectations of the potential employer
Our figure and natural colouring;
The image of the future employer, the position and the occasion
First impressions
Total look
Your clothing gives a specific impression through style, colour, quality, and accessories
Your outward appearance
The face: skin, teeth, breath, make-up, facial hair;
The hair: length, style, hairdo, colour, grooming;
The body: length, weight, body odour, hands, nails.
A suit for every occasion
What clothing is suitable for a job interview?
Formal business
Sporty business or smart casual
Leisure
Business / formal
Pick the right colour for you.
You are your own calling card!
The assessment centre
The second interview
The thank-you note
The job offer
Don't make job hunting a chore. Be playful, inventive, and imaginative.
Be yourself
Be professional
Be truthful to yourself
A word about ‘positive’ thinking
The new economic circumstances
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Khalil Gibran, The Prophet, 1923
Work is love made visible. And if you cannot work with love but only with distaste, it is better that you should leave your work and sit at the gates of the temple and take alms of those who work with joy. For if you bake bread with indifference, you bake a bitter bread that feeds half a man’s hunger...