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  NetWork Jane Lommel, Ph.D., Workforce Consultant and Human Resource Professional, has written an online book that job hunters everywhere will find invaluable. NetWork is a highly informative step-by-step guide that draws on Lommel's extensive professional experience in the Internet job search arena. "This guide is designed to help everyone jump-start their online job search. This book can be an important component of your job search or career change. NetWork contains links to sites across the country, around the world even right in your own backyard. There are 500-plus websites to research every career or potential employer possible," says Lommel, an Indianapolis resident. "Hundreds of thousands of people are finding all kinds of jobs on the Internet: permanent white-collar positions; exciting temporary projects; and new careers in both public and non-profit sectors. That's why NetWork was published. It gives everyone, from downsized middle managers to college students, access to resource materials and hundreds of career-related sites." "There are websites for corporate, trade, and alumni association networking; salary guides and relocation information; and sites to hone interview skills and review resumes. NetWork guides job seekers through the process of writing a winning resume for the Internet. Resume exercises, keywords, and examples are included," according to Lommel. According to Forrester Research, both employers and job seekers are increasingly using the Internet to fill and find jobs. More than 90% of Fortune 200 companies use the Internet to find qualified candidates. The reasons are clear. Online advertising is less expensive, generating faster responses from computer savvy applicants, helping shorten the hiring cycle. This is particularly important in this era of labor shortages. NetWork is an excellent reference for employers and human resource managers who need to adapt their hiring practices to this new medium. Hiring managers and recruiters are finding that the Web is a faster and cheaper source for employment advertising, accessible 24-hours a day, seven days a week. NetWork is published by 1st Books Library, listed as the world's top online library by Netscape and Excite. To download NetWork ($14.95), go to 1st Books Library's site at http://www.1stbooks.com. Forthcoming titles include NetWork for Free Agents, NetWork for the College Crowd, and regional NetWork job search resources. The print version of NetWork: Maximizing Your Career Resources on the Internet will be available in the Fall of 1999. About the Author Jane Lommel is a professional human resources consultant and trainer with a Ph.D. in Education, with a specialization in adult education and technology based learning. She is a workforce consultant with Hudson Institute, known for its seminal works in workforce development, Workforce 2000 and Workforce 2020. Dr. Lommel is also a teacher, lecturer on the opportunities and challenges in the recruiting and retention of older and displaced workers. Dr. Lommel began training job seekers to effectively use the Internet in 1996, when it became clear how the Internet would impact the job search process. She has hired everyone, from cowboys to CEO's, bringing a wealth of experience to those looking for new careers. As someone who has made several major career changes, Lommel understands the emotional and technical aspects of the 21st century job search. Note to Editors: Please contact ehuntington@CareerNetWorking.com for: - a PowerPoint presentation about Network;
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- an interview with the author;
- information about the print version of NetWork; and
- information about forthcoming titles.
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