A great technical Book for Job seekers.
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This book has been filled with many interview questions, many of which have been asked to me by popular technology companies.  In comparison to Cracking the Coding Interview, this book has less stringent explanations for how they come to the best answer, however Cracking the Coding Interview only scratches the surface of interview questions, and this book dives right in.
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As someone who has read many, many career books, I can say that this is one of the best ones out there. The author goes into a lot of detail dispelling the myths about looking for and finding a job. I absolutely agree with him that the job search process is ultimately a numbers game. Unless you work in a field where jobs are plentiful, or your area of expertise is highly in demand, your success in landing the right job is directly tied to how many face-to-face interviews you are getting. If you're not getting many interviews, then your methods simply are not working. To land a job, you've got to get off your duff, be proactive and throw your heart into your search. Some reviewers thought the book was too long, but I don't agree. There's a lot of good information in this 285-page book. The author explains in detail how to structure your job search, how to stay motivated (he includes spirituality), how to land face-to-face interviews with people who do the actual hiring, what to do after the interview in order to increase your odds of getting an offer, how to handle references, credit checks and recruiters, and how to properly accept or decline a job offer. The author also discusses how to handle the transition period between your old job and your new one. As he warns, "It ain't over `til your butt is in the chair." No matter how certain you may feel, no one can afford to get complacent at any stage of their job search.

Some of the author's theories may seem counterintuitive to some readers, but to me, they ring true. However, I must say that his methods are a tad too aggressive for my tastes. I've hired quite a few people in my career, and I would be totally turned off if any job candidate ever sold him- or herself as hard as this book recommends. Also, I just don't think that most people would be comfortable coming across so aggressively--I know I wouldn't be. If not for this, I would have given this 5 stars. Nonetheless, I've read this book cover to cover several times, and I refer to it often. I think it's a must-have if you're truly serious about landing a good job.
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I'm no judge and I hope I don't gain any more experience than I already have in being a job-seeker. I'm not presently looking, but I purchased this (Kindle version) to see what it had to say. I'm impressed by its thoroughness and it strikes me as being very useful based on five serious periods of job hunting since 2005, three of them conducted by necessity (as an object of two work-force reductions and one company folding). I am a software engineer.
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I really enjoyed this book, the old way of finding jobs, send resumes and wait is gone. Welcome to The 2 HourJob Search. Dalton recommends a 80/20 principle , good is enough it doesn't have to be perfect because you could hours and hours spinning your wheels and the 2 hours is efficient and effective. Find a booster would will help you and avoids the traps.
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The author uses a logical, transparent methodology to make the job search efficient and effective. He describes several shortcuts, uses excellent analogies, and doesn't over-complicate things.
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This is a great book that distills information that nobody every tells you. The book is like a 'cheat sheet' to getting the job you want.

The book was easy to read, and helps understand the process from the recruiter's perspective  as well as probing some home truths about the reader.
 I cannot praise this book and the author highly enough. It had almost instant results for me.
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If you have a job, or plan to get a job, you should read this book.
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I love this book and buy it for anyone starting a job search.  I mentor women graduate students and post-doctoral students in Biochemistry and give it to them as gifts.  I like the concept they teach of building SOAR stories of your accomplishments.  This gives you talking points in interviews and helps build your resume and ego, which helps during the challenge of job seeking.  It also has a section to help you understand your aptitude and strengths.  It has helped me realize what type of job I thrive in.
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I read this book and was amazed at Dave's ability to cut through so many theory's  to the main issues involved in getting a job. He looks at things through the eyes of an employer which is what you need to be aware of as somebody trying to get a job. This is a great book! Short and to the point. I recommend it for anyone who's interested in learning  what job field will align with their passions, the way they're wired. Learn how to do great applications, looking for what employers want. Learn how to take a successful interview and leave that lasting impression on those you want to get a job with. How to write a resume short and sweet. How to keep that job once you land it.  In all, a great book I recommended  it to everyone
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Graham Plaster is spot-on with some great pointers for job seekers in his book, Hacking the Job Search...

Highly recommended for those just starting to look for their next opportunity.
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I have a son who will be entering the job market in the near future and I have spoken to him about the importance of job shadowing to find out if he truly desires to work in the filed of computer animation design. This is a solid resource. I simply found the various jobs and the appropriate questions to ask very helpful.  The author goes into some detail on various fields such as nursing and even entrepreneurship.

Book is quite comprehensive and I do recommend it.
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Really informative with excellent information. I suggested this book to someone who was job hunting.
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In this comprehensive, detailed handbook, Rothman recognizes what employers have to do to be able to attract the best technical workers. It's not enough simply to advertise for job openings, but the technical work has to be properly described to attract the right kind of prospective employees. Otherwise, the hiring process will be inefficient, murky, and errant. Reviewing resumes, screening potential candidates for interviews and preparing for these, and conducting an interview are other topics. A consultant to technical firms, Rothman also goes into a personal touch with individuals looking for employment which gives them a favorable impression of the company. This is desirable because a company might want to hire an applicant at a future time; and it creates a favorable image of the company among technical workers. This specialized hiring manual is timely considering the present pick-up in activity in the technology sector of the economy. Many technology companies have to start now preparing to hire new technical workers to be able to capitalize on the opportunities shaping up.
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This book contains helpful tips for finding employment.  It is easy to read and very helpful.  A nice guide!  The phrases are easy to remember and easy to use.  They don't sound fake.  I thought this was meaningful.
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This is an amazing read for any job seeker or any one looking to get a promotion, The author does a great job describing the many ins and outs of the hiring process.

I would recommend this read to any one navigating today's workforce!
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"Job Hunting For Dummies" is an easy-to-read book that spells out the most effective ways to find a job and it does so in a clear and concise manner. Even in the best of times, the job market is an imbroglio that is difficult to navigate and that is why JHFD is a must-read for all job hunters.
Although job hunting is serious business, JHFD adeptly uses humor for comic relief as well as to emphasize a point. The section on actual resume' and job interview miscues is both funny and cautionary; readers would do well to take note.
Of all the job hunting books I've read, JHFD is clearly the best. While Richard Nelson Bolles' "What Color Is Your Parachute?" has been acclaimed as the job hunter's "bible," I know from experience that it is a tedious and often contradictory piece of work that has outlived its usefulness. Accordingly, job hunters should consider bypassing "Parachute" in favor of JHFD as it has more to offer its readers.
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This book was a great find for me in 2007 as I was newly graduated and embarking on a job search.  I was just so overwhelmed with all of the resources, some helpful, many not.  When I found out that Mark would be making a presentation at his alma mater, also mine, I was excited as I felt sure his ideas would help me.  I sat through his presentation, bought a copy of his book went home and read it cover to cover.

College Kids Do This! Get Hired! is a must have for anyone conducting a job search.  It is a "timeless" resource, as helpful in 2015 as it was in 2007.  Many attribute their success directly as a result of applying the principles presented by Mark.  The book is an easy read, unlike other job searching aids which proved to be tedious, almost to the point of boring.  It is well written and outlines a great plan that if followed step-by-step will land you a job.  I can say that it worked for me.