Preparing for Today's Global Job Market: From the Lens of Color: 2013

From the Lens of Color identifies and delineates a methodology for effectively positioning and/or repositioning oneself in today's global job market that moves significantly beyond strategies associated with simply developing a resume, cover letter or business plan. Christopher Robinson-Easley is Associate Professor of Management at Governors State University, USA. PART I: THE INTERPERSONAL AND INTRA-PERSONAL DYNAMICS ORGANIZATIONS NOW REQUIRE 1.The Realities of a New Organizational Psychological Contract-Your Career; Your Responsibility; Your Personal Development Strategy 2. The Revised Relationship Between Employer and Employee: Why New Rules of Engagement and Revised Psychological Contracts are Globally Required 3. The Realities of Joblessness in Today's Global Market: The Impact Upon the Employee and Employer 4. Foundational Praxes for Personal Re-engineering in Today's Global Job Market 5. Stress Management Controls: Strategies for Evoking a Less Stressful Job Entry and/or Re-entry Process 6. The Nuances of Effective Human Capital Performance Strategies: Deconstructing the Dynamics of Inter and Intra-personal Change 7. Today's Required Competencies, Skills and Employment Expectations PART II: ENGAGING THE NEXT STEPS OF THE JOB SEARCH PROCESS 8. As Corporations Set Forth a Vision - So Should An Employee 9. The Alignment of Your Personal Vision to Your Mission and Career Strategy: Implementation Now Begins 10. Research and Analysis: Critically Deconstruct the Nuances of Today's Global Market 11. Developing an Effective Resume 12. The Criticality of a Cover Letter: What Strengths Do You Bring To An Organization? 13. The Foundations of Effective Interviewing 14. Follow-up and Persistence: The Dynamics of Effectively Marketing What You Can Do To Make An Organizational Difference 15. Exploring the Landscape of Options - The Mindset Of An Entrepreneur 16. The Global Application of this Book 17. Engaging in a Conversation Between Both Parties Of Today's Working World: The Need for a Different Dialogue Between Employers and the Workforce 18. Concluding Thoughts