Includes bibliographical references.

This is a comprehensive job search guide with an entrepreneurial twist. This innovative book helps you think of yourself as owning your own company - positioning yourself as the sole product. Hire Me, Inc. puts you in charge of marketing yourself through all phases of the job search. The cover letter presents the product and demonstrates its competitive advantage. Business cards and resumes brand the applicant. The interview is the sales pitch. It's a whole new concept of how you can present yourself - as a special commodities the hiring organization must have. This theme is carried through the entire job search process, from researching job openings and attending job fairs, to applying and interviewing, to negotiating the final offer. Exercises and activities make this book interactive.