Mike Farr
J. Michael Farr is one of America's most knowledgeable authors on the subject of job search and career planning.  He helped found the self-directed career planning and job search movement, and he continues to teach thousands through his books, assessments and yearly workshops.  He has been teaching innovative, self-directed job search techniques - proven to reduce the time it takes to find a job and help people take control of their careers and lives - for more than 20 years.  Farr's techniques have been adopted by job-search and career-placement programs throughout North America.  He has trained more than 6,000 instructors and trainers in numerous workshops and presentations across the U.S. and Canada.
Landing Your Dream Job
ISBN: 1418042706

Landing Your Dream Job is the most thorough and user-friendly workbook on self-directed career planning, job search, and career survival available. It covers all the major topics, yet is fun to read and easy to use. It is results-oriented, and chock full of interactive activities. Not only is the workbook full of charts, checklists, worksheets, and in-the-book-activities, there are many sample resumes, including scannable resumes. CD with Resume Generator and Printable Datakeeper further aid students in landing their dream job.
Job Searching Fast and Easy
ISBN: 1418042722

Authored by one of the top career and job search authors in the country, this concise book covers all major career planning and job search topics in one book. Designed for a career development course or workshop, Job Searching Fast and Easy helps the reader define goals, identify skills, and plan for a career. It presents proven job search methods and techniques and provides advice and information on resume preparation and cover letter writing. Topics of interest include answering problem interview questions, identifying and emphasizing skills in an interview, finding jobs in the hidden job market, and tips for long-term career success. Instructional support materials to accompany the text include an Instructor’s Guide complete with tips for course preparation, course structure, subject matter presentation, and additional activities.
VoTech Student's Guide to Job Hunting
ISBN: 1418016012

VoTech Student's Guide to Job Hunting is an invaluable resource created by one of the top career and job search authors in the country. It covers all major topics needed for exploring career options and conducting a results-oriented job search. It takes the approach of assessment, allowing the reader to discover what their combined interests, values, and abilities lead to from a job perspective. Once the student has these options in mind they can review more than 260 major jobs as described in the U.S. Government's Occupational Outlook Handbook to determine the best career path. It is written at a level that is accessible to a diverse population, and the concepts are presented in concrete ways with a to-the-point style. The reader will benefit from the many in-book activities. Additionally a "DataMinder - A Portable Job Search Assistant" included to help the track their progress. The thorough Instructor's Guide provides group activities, discussion topics, and suggested homework and is an essential part of the book's success. All aspects of a precise job search are included in this working text from resume building to interview skills, and readers will appreciate the down to earth writing style. If you use this product, you will find the right job.
Taking the Next Step, Guide to Creating High School Resumes & Portfolios
ISBN: 1418016004

This workbook shows students how to turn high school classes, activities, and accomplishments into both resumes and portfolios that get results. Students learn how to organize important information about themselves- their objectives, skills, education, and work and volunteer experience. In the process, students become aware of their values, their responsibilities, and areas where they need more experience. They also clarify their career and education goals, explore available resources, and determine their life direction. This unique resource provides inspiring examples based on the resumes of real students and presents invaluable information on developing networking skills, contacting potential employers, completing applications for employment, and understanding the skills required for retaining jobs. Students will gain experience in answering interview questions and writing the business communication pieces of cover letters and thank-you notes.