The Empowered Job Seeker
Find Inspiration on Your Career Transition Journey!
by Louise Hack

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Have you just been laid off, downsized, or let go? Is the stress of your current job affecting your health? Are you looking to reinvigorate or take the next step in your career? Are you a recent graduate looking for your first “real job”? If any of these describe you, you are probably feeling unsettled, uncertain and a little bit scared. And that’s okay. It’s normal. Without the right guidance, looking for new work can be overwhelming, and can quickly become discouraging. You may feel that you are just ‘grasping at straws’, unsure of what type of job you really want next. You may not be sure just where or how to find suitable job opportunities. Potential employers may not respond to the résumés that you submit. You may be getting mixed, mediocre feedback from interviews. All of this can lead to a battle with self-doubt, feelings of anxiety and fear, plus intense personal and financial pressures at home. The Empowered Job Seeker recognizes the toll that a career transition can take on you in a fast-changing, competitive job market. It shares a time-proven strategy, purchased by thousands of corporate HR Managers, to tactically guide you through each step of your journey to re-employment. · Establish a realistic job search objective that fits with the current job market–and with your life. · Craft an effective résumé based on a proven philosophy–and learn how to methodically market it. · Develop an understanding of the intricate nuances of the interview process, ensuring that you stand-out above your competitors. · Reignite your self-confidence and optimism by focusing on the implementation of a strategic job search plan! Brimming with concrete examples, real-life stories, and comprehensive personal exercises, this guide provides practical career transition tools that will help anyone looking for new or more suitable employment. Written with a true desire to help, the author brings her 30+ years of experience to job seekers just like you. The Empowered Job Seeker delivers a modern, step-by-step, easy-to-follow program that will allow all job seekers, no matter the stage of their career, to breathe a sigh of relief and turn their current unemployment challenge into excitement and optimism for the next opportunity!

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“‘Our mantra is to provide genuinely human, helpful, and holistic help to the job-search candidates we are entrusted to support’... Hack delivers on the aforementioned mantra in this easy-to-read guide by offering both motivational encouragement... and intriguing tactical advice...” —Kirkus Reviews "This book is a must read for anyone navigating the job market. The author shares a wealth of resources and information gathered from a 30 year career as a leader in the job placement field. Follow these easy steps for everything you need to know to find the perfect job for you!" —Karen McGregor, Master of Education in Counselling Psychology “The Empowered Job Seeker” offers significant value by providing clear, actionable strategies tailored to the current job market. It empowers readers to enhance their résumés, leverage networking, and improve interview skills. The emphasis on personal branding and online presence is particularly relevant, providing readers with the tools to distinguish themselves in a competitive landscape. Each chapter is filled with insights that are easy to implement, empowering readers to take control of their career trajectory.” —Bill Silk, 40 years experience as an HR Leader “Each chapter has a relatable story, reminding the reader that they aren’t alone—and how they may be feeling during a career change is a very normal experience.I can definitely relate to the hopeless feeling during a job search but now, “The Empowered Job Seeker” will be my go-to resource when job searching.” —Geoffrey Bailey, Graduate Student

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Louise Hack is President and Chief Career Coach at CMS Career Management Solutions Inc., a Canadian corporate outplacement company that has helped thousands of employees in transition find new work since 1981. Louise and the CMS team understand how personal a career transition is, including the emotional and financial stresses that are part of the typical job search. They are committed to helping their clients keep their time between jobs to the minimum by managing the uncertainties of job loss, re-establishing their confidence, and creatively presenting their skills and experience so that they effectively resonate with potential new employers—through a proven strategic process. Louise lives in beautiful Oro-Medonte, Ontario, Canada with her husband and beloved canine companions. A proud mother of two adult sons, she is a dressage enthusiast and can often be found at the stable riding her horse.

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