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Getting the Job You Really Want: A Step by Step Guide to Finding a Good Job in Less Time Review

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(More customer reviews)This book is worth buying. It has very practical advice and a system about how to go about a job search in the non traditional way. I would also recommend Richard Bolles' What Color is Your Parachute and Howard Figler's The Complete Job Search Guide.

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Finding A Job During Hard Economic Times: Finding a Job, Keeping It, and Moving Up the Ladder to Success During an Economic Recession Review

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(More customer reviews)Fantastic advice-giving book for job seekers, and those who need career change, and getting ahead. You can't go wrong with the many helpful tips on writing resume, getting your resume seen and actually read, standing out, creating an impression, handling yourself with confidence, being assertive not aggressive. I learned a great deal here.

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You're down ... just like the economy! Being out of a job in this recession is hard-hitting. Instead of dwelling on it and getting yourself further down into the dumps ... just get back there and decide to do something about it! Yes, you can! Employers the world over are constantly on the look-out for intelligent, creative and dedicated workforce to help their businesses escalate into the next level.Here is one tip for you: The most advantageous way to make it easier for the best companies to find you is to become a self-directed job seeker.This book is your fully-complete guide to set you towards that very direction. Let us help you to get that job. And we won't stop just there ... let us help you more ... to advance in the work environment despite the struggling times. Learn valuable tips on hunting for a job and getting it. Understand the current job market, its needs, its demands, and how you can adapt yourself to all these changes. Find out how to move up the corporate ladder and to achieve your long-term goals even in a bad economy, plus a fortune's more worth of precious information.

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Harvard Business Review on Managing Your Career in Tough Times (Harvard Business Review Paperback Series) Review

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(More customer reviews)I came across this book by accident. Book like this one don't land on display tables of major bookstores. There's no bright, glossy cover. In fact, the cover layout looks like a downsized edition of Harvard Business Review. The book includes just eight articles from previous HBR issues. They're not new. But they *are* unique.
The best chapters:
"Courage as a Skill," or "How to decide when and how to speak out." Sometimes you can't afford to keep silent but often you can still keep your job.
"The Right Way to be Fired" offers excellent advice to contrast the tenure mindset with the assignment mindset when thinking of jobs. If you're at a level where you get contracts, they say, think of your contract as a pre-nup and plan for the possibility of divorce or dissolution. They don't add that our infrastructure of health and unemployment benefits are tied to a tenure mindset, even as the corporate world moves to an assignment mindset.
The chapter on resilience includes the fascinating insight that corporate resilience differs from individual resilience; a team of resilient individuals is not the same as a resilient team.
The chapter on story-telling is a gem. I've encouraged my own clients to develop a "spin" on their stories but this chapter goes much further. Telling your story means presenting your background in terms of your new career, without lying or embellishing.
I also liked the chapter on telling your career story and of course Herminia Ibarra's now classic article, "How to Stay Stuck in the Wrong Job." Ibarra's essay has now evolved into one of the best career change books you will find anywhere.
Flaws? The first chapter is a little bland - more of the "same old, same old" about holding your job in a recession while still cultivating a Plan B. In my experience, while these moves may help, often politics and favoritism take over during turbulent times. Additionally, one author encourages readers to review their Myers-Briggs test scores along with their 360 feedback to gain insight. The 360 feedback may be helpful but Myers Briggs doesn't seem much better than astrology. In fact, one article in this book recounts an executive's visit to an astrologer, with results that turned out to be even more accurate than any Myers Briggs would be.
Highly recommended for career coaches and counselors as well as anyone with an interest in career issues, practical or theoretical. Just two or three of these articles will be worth the price of the book.

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Your Career in Changing Times Review

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(More customer reviews)I wish I were ready for this book years ago! Lee and Larry start by describing the workplace and how it is changing (surprisingly accurate for being published in 1993). Next they define what work is and help us understand why so many people are in the situations they are in. Then comes the fun part...identifying your skills, interests, personality and applying them to a career that fits you. Lastly they teach you how to conduct a job search, prepare your resume and how to manage you finances.
The book is an excellent resource in itself. However, the companion workbook is a must in order to get the full benefit of the program.

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5 Necessary Skills: to Maintain Employment in Tumultuous Times Review

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(More customer reviews)This book- 5 Necessary Skills is a great advice book. It is well written, easy to read and succinctly outlines what every worker should know about keeping an edge in the workplace today. These are scary times, but Pearson give us a road map of how to keep in front of the unstable job market today. Being prepared for any kind of situation is truly taking control of our own career instead of allowing companies to take control of our lives.

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The Job-Seeker's BibleHow to Find and Keep the Right Job.In this tough market, we can no longer count on the institutions of government, corporations, and education to provide for us. We must change and grow intellectually to survive, and this book will show you how.Whether you're searching for a new job or trying to hang on to the one you have, 5 Necessary Skills will give you the advantages you need. You'll learn: - how to be proactive- how to be cognizant of and recognize what's going on in your company- the importance of networking- the importance of finding a mentor- and how to deal with bad bosses. Those people who exhibit the 5 Necessary Skills are the ones who will get and hold onto the best jobs - and you could be one of them"Being prepared for the twists and turns and disappointments of today's job market means we have to take control of our lives and gain knowledge about how to handle them." -Carol Kleiman, Author of Winning the Job Game: The New Rules for Finding and Keeping the Job You Want

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Now is the Time to Do What You Love: How to Make the Career Move that Will Change Your Life Review

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(More customer reviews)Now Is The Time To Do What You Love is a practical guide for those who are looking to make a career change. Whether you are just starting to explore options or you are further along and want to ensure you haven`t forgotten anything in the decision making process, this book is very helpful. It provides insight into new careers and considerations for going back to school including online learning as an option. As a woman in my mid 40`s with more than 20 years experience in Staffing and Recruitment, I knew that I was burnt out and yet wanted to continue to help people. A number of people suggested I get into Coaching. Although my mind was already churning, this book was the catalyst for positive change in my life. You`re not going to get what you want by complaining about it. You need to take the steps to get you there and Nancy Whitney-Reiter can do that in just 233 pages. Just 6 months later I am now doing what I love which is Coaching people through positive change. I now have a lifestyle, not a workstyle. My core values are aligned. I share similar views as the Author and in fact believe in this book so much so that I have purchased copies for family members and clients. It is also listed as recommended reading on my blog. As the back cover says what are you waiting for!

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Unlock the Hidden Job Market: 6 Steps to a Successful Job Search When Times Are Tough Review

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(More customer reviews)As a Human Resources professional who has landed every job in his career -- now going on 25 years -- through proactive networking precisely the way this book describes, I am delighted to see the process so well documented. This book does not uncover profoundly new angles on landing a job; however, it clearly describes the steps needed even in these tough times, and especially for those who have had frustrations using traditional methods. Using the techniques in this book moves the job-seeker "upstream" into conversations with hiring managers in the planning stages before a job is posted publicly - and that's how almost all jobs are being filled right now.
In a world of instant virtual access to people and information, and net-enabled social networking, the steps described in this book are clearly detailed and made easy to plan and execute -- even for those who may not consider themselves strong networkers. Given the amount of time you may devote to finding a job using the futile "sit at home, search the internet and blast resumes" approach, this guide has 100's of tips on how to use that time more wisely, and in ways that will actually help you land a job.

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"Over 70% of all jobs are never published. This book will help you discover and land these jobs!"–John Challenger, CEO, Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc.Your perfect job will never be advertised.But you can find it–or create it.Even now. Especially now!TOP CAREER EXPERTS SHOW HOW TO:Uncover hidden opportunitiesHelp companies design the perfect job for youNetwork without sounding phony, lame, or desperateReinvigorate a dead-end job searchBreak free from the frustration and tyranny of online job boardsGet the interviews that count and run them like a proLeap-frog salary levels or change professionsTurn your experience into hot new skillsNegotiate compensation from a position of strengthFix a broken careerGet the great job nobody else knows about!

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101 Best Ways to Land a Job in Troubled Times Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought two of these for Christmas gifts for two daughters - one right out of law school, the other looking to change jobs. Both were challenged by having to start with their values and belief systems (not anything the school career placement offices ever had them do!) But it works. They are more focused, optimistic and are equipped with resumes and and an action plan that make them stand out in the crowd. So far one has gotten that new job and the other is still looking. But the emotional roller coaster has been tamed and they are both better women for the insight they gained into themselves. Pass it on to other parents trying to help kids make a start in this crazy economy!

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THE PROVEN FIVE-STEP STRATEGY FORFINDING THE JOB OF YOUR DREAMS!

"If you are serious about landing a quality job quickly in today'sjob market, this book will practically guarantee your success."–Bob Burg, bestselling author of Endless Referrals and The Go-Giver

"Jay Block has taken his place as one of the career coaching industry'smost innovative thinkers and contributors."—Frank X. Fox, Executive Director, Professional Association of Résumé Writers & Career Coaches

"A must-read for all job seekers in today's highly competitive job market."—Sherry Zylka, Associate Dean of Continuing Educationand Workforce Development, Schoolcraft College (Michigan)

"Jay has written a unique and highly effective book combiningmotivational techniques with job search innovation."—Susan Leventhal, Manager, Professional Placement Network, Workforce One, Florida

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In 101 Best Ways to Land a Job in Troubled Times, Jay Block helps you approach yourjob transition strategically—not as a one-time search, but as a campaign of discovery throughwhich you'll achieve your career objectives. Follow his easy five-step process to:
Manage fear and negative emotions that impede success
Carefully define clear job and career goals
Create effective and high-impact self- marketing tools that make job seekers STAND OUT professionally
Develop strategic, structured action plans that will become the job seeker's GPS to their next job
Take action and "enjoy the process" of landing a job in troubled times quickly and effectively
Block's proven method is the only way to truly seize control of your future, land the job you want,and earn the pay you deserve.

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Get the Interview Every Time: Proven Resume and Cover Letter Strategies from Fortune 500 Hiring Professionals Review

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(More customer reviews)Though there are many books written on this subject, this one was clearly the best I have read. It is clear, precise, and organized in a way that gets right down to business (no pun intended). In fact, I have just graduated from business school with several job prospects thanks to the good advice in this book. It will always stay on my shelf as a great reference source.

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The Gift of Job Loss - A Practical Guide to Realizing the Most Rewarding Time of Your Life Review

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(More customer reviews)The book was very insightful. It takes a fresh look at some key financial aspects of job loss. I appreciate the importance of advance planning before termination. The author has some good ideas about reviewing investments and cost cutting.
The narrative is a journey of self discovery that can be a blueprint for many of us. There is also a great set of travel tips to boot. This is a fun read.

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Overview: Michael Froehls, PhD, a former successful global executive, turns conventional wisdom upside down - he suggests that you should overcome your reflex to immediately look for the next job after losing one. Don't miss out on your chance to do things you never had time for while being employed. Why not pursue a few activities that really matter to you before continuing your hard 30- to 40-year-long working life? What not realize some lifelong travel dreams, improve your health, invest in family and friends, fire up your love life, acquire new job skills, or check out a different location for a better career?In this book, you will find practical advice on how to take advantage of your opportunity without regret. Written from a business perspective with philosophical underpinnings, enriched by personal stories and serious thought-provoking questions, The Gift of Job Loss will help you:* Understand the "Job Seeker Industrial Complex" and its influence on you* Revitalize your life via 7 no-regret and up to 8 optional activities* Identify personal and professional strategic options hitherto unavailable* Optimize your "game of life" - living now vs. living in the future* Analyze the implications of an economic recession vs. boom for your time off* Plan your own step-by-step course of action - whether you are about to be let go, just got laid-off, or are still "safely" employedAfter losing his corporate job, Michael decided to sidestep the recession by doing what he advocates in this book. Headhunters, former colleagues, and friends called his move and timing a very smart decision - though few would dare because of convention and apprehension. If you face job loss, reading this book should help you overcome any despair and make you see your situation in a much more positive light.Endorsement by Daniel R. Smith, Managing Director, Raines International Inc., New YorkThe Gift of Job Loss is a smart read for any mid-levelemployee or executive in transition...it provides a refreshing, reassuring, andwell-researched assessment of how to approach and best utilize the downtimebefore one's next career commitment. Michael's tremendous professionaltrack record with the most demanding companies lends wisdom and credibility tohis career recommendations. This executive perspective, combined with the fun, warm, and inspiringpersonal stories and achievements that he shares from his own "timeoff," should provide a significant boost to the mental state of candidateswhen they need it most. As an executive search consultant, I firmlybelieve that there are tips in this book that will a) increase a reader'schances of receiving a job offer, b) improve the terms of the offer(s), and c)make the transition period rewarding and exciting enough to discuss for alifetime.--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

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