Career Advantage by Stephen Covey. Short summary

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The book is addressed to those who seek not just a job, but a great job. Covey gives practical advice on how to behave at a job interview so that the employer will prefer you.

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The book consists of three chapters: «How to Get an Advantage in Building a Career,» «How to Get an Advantage with your resume,» and «How to Get an Advantage in the Interview.»

In the first chapter, the author teaches that if you want to become more in-demand in the job market and develop a career, the first thing to do is to focus on your internal attitudes and develop the right approach.

In the second chapter the author talks about how important it is to write the right resume, which should convince the employer that it is you who will solve his problems. Covey writes about what information should be included in the resume and what it should not be.

In the third chapter the author teaches how to behave during the interview. The job seeker should be able to instill confidence immediately, understand the problems of the company and inspire the employer that he will be able to solve them. Knowing how to present oneself correctly in the oral presentation will help to get a good job and build a career later on.