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Getting a job is a race to the finish line ...So why walk when you can run? You might think that only techies and geeks look for jobs online and that only high-tech companies list their openings on Web sites. But youd be wrong. In the information age, going online is often the quickest, easiest, and cheapest way to find what youre looking forand that holds true for job hunters, too. In fact, if you arent online, youre missing out on thousands of opportunities in almost every field. And you dont have to be a computer genius. All you need is access to the Internet and a little bit of guidance. Using the Internetand this bookyou can get your name and resume in front of more people in an hour than you can in a week using conventional methods. Your 24/7 Online Job Search Guide is designed for those who dont have much computer experience. Fast, easy, and informative, this book gives you the knowledge you need to get onlineand get a job. Topics include: An introduction to the Internet and the job-search resources you can find online Assessing your goals and getting started Protecting yourself from identity theft and other frauds Building your online resume Using e-mail, Usenet, mailing lists, and newsgroups The best job-search sites and industry-specific sites on the Web Technical terms you might need to know Using corporate information sites to investigate a particular company Doing in-person interviews

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LAMONT WOOD is a full-time freelance writer who has authored hundreds of articles on high-tech topics for a wide range of publications. He is also the author of seven books, including E-Trepreneur (with Sherry Szydlik), The Net After Dark, Get On-Line!, and Bulletin Board Systems for Business (all published by Wiley).

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