Knock 'em Dead

by Martin Yate

Published 15 August 1958
As America starts down the long road of recovery from the worst recession in more than a generation, millions are searching for new jobs. With unemployment peaking at more than 10 percent in 2010, strong job-search strategies aren't an option--they're a necessity.

This twenty-fifth edition of Martin Yate's guide contains:

Strategies for the long-term unemployed about how to best focus on their skills and strengths to win a job Completely revised "Where the Jobs Are" section, with new advice for where to find the best employment opportunities in 2011A new introductory chapter that focuses on long-term career management
Today more applicants struggle for fewer jobs. Yate shows you how to get an edge, whether you're a recent college graduate, unemployed, or contemplating a career change. And once you get a foot in the door, this book shows you how to ace the interview and clinch an attractive, exciting job offer.

Knock 'em Dead 2009

by Martin Yate

Published 17 October 2008
Praised by the Financial Times, the Wall Street Journal, and USA Today as one of the best career books on the market, this book is better than ever in this timely 2009 edition. It includes updated information on Internet resources for job searching, networking, and company research. The 2009 edition contains a lot of new information: fresh examples of interview types; up-to-the-minute strategies to make applicants stand out from the crowd; new examples of what questions interviewers ask and the best answers to give, and more! This book gives readers all the tools they need to make a dynamic, lasting impression. In today's competitive world, this is the book job seekers need to get the job they want.

Knock 'em Dead 2012

by Martin Yate

Published 15 October 2011
"Classic winner . . . This is one of the most valuable career books on the market."
--Los Angeles Times

Perhaps you've been laid off and are wondering where your next paycheck will come from. Or maybe you're stuck in a job you hate, one that makes no use of your talents. Either way, you're looking to make a change--and in today's uncertain climate, you need the best advice there is on how to manage your career.

For more than twenty-five years, New York Times bestselling author Martin Yate has shown the way for millions of job seekers. Now you can turn to him for a proven method to put your career on track.

This guide includes:

A completely revised section on how to ace the job interviewStep-by-step guidance for writing a killer resumeNew advice on long-term career management--how you can join a company's inner circle Jobs are coming back; the market is rebounding. You need the book Financial Times called "the best book on job hunting." Because it's time to take control of your career and your life.

Knock 'em Dead 2013

by Martin Yate

Published 18 October 2012
Take control of your career!

For more than twenty-five years, New York Times bestselling author Martin Yate has shown the way for millions of job seekers. Now you can use his proven methods to put your job search and career back on track.

Updated for 2013, Yate delivers a blueprint for success in a time when hundreds of candidates are competing for the same position. He tells you exactly where today's employment opportunities are and what skills you'll need to impress employers. He also shows you how to stand out from the crowd with:

Step-by-step guidance for writing a resume with keywords that will grab employers' attentionInformation on maximizing social networks and using them to land job interviewsGuaranteed advice on turning job interviews into job offersEffective tips for negotiating a better salary and benefits package
Packed with the latest information, online tools, and resources, this job search must-have will help you beat the competition and land the job you want!

Knock 'em Dead 2006

by Martin Yate

Published 1 September 2005