Get Hired!: 10 Simple Steps for Winning the Job You Desire
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I love this book!  The information is exactly what I needed to get my job search in working order.  Don has a smart effective approach to making me stand out as the best candidate for the job I am seeking.  When I go into an interview, I feel confident that I am well prepared, and that I can handle any situation that comes up.

I thank Don for all the help he has given me!
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Getting a job in today's market is harder than it used to be in every way. Finally a book that provides a complete checklist of what you should be doing day by day to land your next job.

The book is brief, compact, and packed with useful tips that tackle the challenges facing the individual looking for employment.  It contains tons of insider tips from the author including proven strategies to properly answer tough interview questions.

I highly recommend this book to anyone who is either of out of work or simply looking to make career changes. It is worth much more than the e-Book price simply to learn the proven and effective job-search and interview techniques.
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The job-hunting / hiring game and changed, and this is your guide to playing - and winning - in this game. The authors almost dare you to try their plan, and if you are serious about your career you will listen. If you buy the book do the exercises - they really do work. I'm only part way through the book and the authors' advice has already radically changed the way I view and manage the job-hunting process. Get the book and get busy finding your next career opportunity!
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Hiring is hard and this book helps! I would definitely recommend this quick read for anyone looking to improve their hiring process or just get a better understanding of the current hiring landscape.
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Melissa Washington delivers a street smart guide for anyone seeking a job. She brings valuable advice to help job seekers view their job hunt as a job in itself. On page 8, Melissa presents a daily schedule starting at 7:00 AM and continuing through 4:30. You have a job. Even if you do not have an employer, you still have a job. That job is...get a job.

Melissa advocates embracing LinkedIn as a job hunting tool. Potential employers will check you out before calling. Make sure they can find you and see info that helps them fill a need. Melissa presents the complex LinkedIn profile page in bite-sized pieces. She breaks it down into the subheadings Photo, Professional Headline, Location, Primary Industry, Edit Contact Info, Vanity URL, Public Presence, Summary, Experience, Skills and Recommendations. Yes, she is a LinkedIn trainer. That is an added benefit behind "Get Back to Work." You get a job hunting guide and a LinkedIn expert at the same time.

Follow Melissa's advice and run your job hunt with conviction. I wish I had this valuable guide when I was in my 20's. The strategies in "Get Back to Work" would have made my early job hunts easier and shorter. "Get Back to Work" will surely help you navigate the challenges residing before you and your career. This is a great investment that will help your job hunt reach a successful conclusion.
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I got a hold of 10 Insider Secrets just as I was laid off from a corporate job. I loved the fact that you could get the information about an effective job hunt so easily! It's a no-nonsense book that gets right to the point. The layout of the book helps you to quickly access the things you want to find out about.

There really are some great "insider" tips included. I used Todd's advice about scheduling interviews, which made so much sense, but that I'd never thought about before. I actually got a job offer the very first time out! And Following Todd's advice about resumes got me callbacks on almost every resume I sent out on the internet-- quite a feat, when you consider how many hundreds of resumes companies get via e-mail. If you are job hunting, this is a must-read!
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Mike and his buddy deliver specific tips and techniques to make you and your guest look good with interviews.  Tools to use, what to avoid, and a fun dialog between the two make this easy read a guidebook to success.
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This is the ONLY book that a job seeker needs today. Seriously. So much of what's out there doesn't deal with the harsh reality of today's business environment. In fact, it's pablum -- and grossly ineffective.

But Headhunter Hiring Secrets is totally different. When you read it, you'll discover how to proactively target the companies you want to work at, do the necessary research, and then craft a highly effective marketing plan.

The result? You'll stand out as the "must hire" candidate. And, you'll speed up the time it takes to get a new position.

Specifically, in Headhunter Hiring Secret, you'll get step-by-step directions on what you need to do to:
- package yourself for success
- share the stories about your accomplishments
- handle the "Tell me about yourself" question effectively
- put together a multi-touch campaign to get in touch with employers
- leverage the phone, voicemail and email to establish credibility and get return messages
- create a strong online presence via LinkedIn
- manage your activities to move you closer to a job
- handle the tough "gotcha" questions that you'll inevitably get
- keep in touch when the don't get back to you
- ... and much more.

This book will cut months of your job-seeking time. Get it. Read it. Study it. Underline it. Then go back to the beginning and start over again.
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Title:  Hired!
Author:  J. B. Miller
Reviewer:  George Shadow

Summary:
Okay, so you are out of work and looking for a job. How desperate do you need this new job? I ask you this because most jobseekers only make average preparations for interviews and then hope that something unique will happen during these gut-wrenching fifteen minutes that would definitely land them the job. Problem is every other jobseeker in that big hall is thinking and hoping the same thing! Problem is they don't take time to STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD BEFORE EMBARKING ON THIS LIFE-CHANGING EVENT BECAUSE THEY DON'T THINK THAT THIS IS NECESSARY. Therefore, they end up not landing the job.
Social/Historical Context:
HIRED hopes to give one the needed requirements to achieve this all-elusive goal of getting a job. This becomes a necessary issue when a jobseeker thinks that he is prepared to face an interview when he is really not prepared to do so.
Writing Style:
Devoid of typographical and grammatical errors, this book is a neat piece of work. Topics are mapped out in the various sections in a simple but concise manner. Such topics as writing a good resume, the cover letter, relationships and common ground, the interview begins, body language dos and do nots, etc etc are properly covered in the book's various chapters. Each chapter gets a review at the end of it, and that is another brilliant idea I loved about the book.
My Thoughts:
Looking for a job? Go get this. There is absolutely no need to sweet tongue the issue. It will help you. Trust me on this one.
George Shadow is the author of THE LAST CONSORT.
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100 Conversations For Career Success really delivers on it's promise!  This book is the perfect guide to finding the job of your dreams.  It is an invaluable resource because Laura and Miriam have provided specific scripts and examples, rather than speaking in generalities.  The authors have effectively taken the guess work out the most difficult job a person can have, finding their dream job. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is unemployed, underemployed, or simply unhappy with their current job situation...it is a must have!
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While we have often heard that net-working is the key for job hunting, women have traditionally underestimated the value of self-promotion. From finding the perfect job to negotiating a raise, WOMEN FOR HIRE offers practical solutions to getting a job. In a society that encouraging self-effacement, self-promotion can prove quite a challenge for the job hunter.

Learning to present ourselves with confidence, without sounding egotistical has become the edge women need to succeed in the current job market. With WOMEN FOR HIRE, women can get ahead in their careers. From resumes and cover letters, to conversations and interviews, women can learn to get the job, raise or promotion they deserve. Complete with exercises that help turn responsibility to an accomplishment, WOMEN FOR HIRE is practical way to capitalize on previous achievements.

Although stuck in my review pile for months and months, WOMEN FOR HIRE drew my eye recently as I began yet another job search. An unexpected lay off had sent me scurrying for advice, suggestions and hope, all of which I discovered in this remarkable book. Written for the every day woman, WOMEN FOR HIRE confronts the challenges of job hunting with both optimism and practicality. Inspired by the reminder that perhaps a change of careers might be in order, I followed the books advice regarding networking and self-promotion. Within a month networking led to gainful employment with a company that offers great possibilities! A must have tool for any women searching for her first job or the next step in her career, WOMEN FOR HIRE comes very highly recommended.
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Whether you are just beginning your job search and want a quick start, or have been at it a while and want a concise review that separates the job-search wheat from the chaff, read The Sell Yourself! Method. It's short (50 pages), to the point (the key "Personal Branding Exercise" is only only one page!) and chock full of real-life tips (if nothing else, read the "Make the Call" section) from a guy whose success I have witnessed first-hand. In less than the time it would take you to conduct a barely-informational interview or blindly apply for a few jobs, along with 100s of your fellow job seekers, you will be armed with practical tips, "insider" information and pertinent advice for an efficient and focused job search.
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Jennifer Hill's Stop Hoping, Start Hunting captures the most critical part of the job search process that will help you stand out among your peers: the mental element of preparation. Her guidance on resume writing, interviewing, and post-interview follow up is as good as you'll find out there, but it's really all about getting yourself into a different thinking mode that makes all the difference.  Looking at your candidacy objectively and from a third-party perspective allows you to present yourself on a much higher level (i.e., on a problem-to-solution basis), and it's that type of business maturity that attracts employers.  Read this book and you'll be interviewing from a position of power, emotional intelligence, and self-confidence.  Successful and effective job search is much more than about the mechanics--it's about appreciation, selflessness, and a willingness to help companies succeed.  Channel your energies in those directions and you'll find incredible results!  This is an outstanding addition to my library and a wonderful resource.
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The point of the book is simple:  It explains the importance of interviewing correctly......and SHOWS YOU HOW!

The book is practical....not the typical cerebral theories on panel interviews.  It is a fast read and written in plain English, not some highly technical jargon.  Each section is written as part instruction, part real-life story.  It's obvious that the author has interviewed hundreds of people and gives great examples of how to use the questions, or even body language to make sure the person you're hiring is the best person for the job.

I've been managing folks for nearly a decade, and there were some great reminders of things I should and should not be doing.  There were also great examples of things I thought I was doing right, and I was obviously missing the mark; quite humbling.  The book is a great resource in allowing a manager the ability to hone their skills by simply copying the book!  There are dozens of pages with hundreds of questions.  Having the interview questions at your disposal is great, but the writer tells you what the candidate's answer means, and how to probe further.

I'm looking forward to my next interview so that I can employ some of these techniques.  I just hope that the interviewee hasn't read the book, because if I had done so early in my career, I would have been able to get any job I wanted.  Get the book.  You won't be disappointed!
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As someone who has interviewed a lot of candidates for jobs, it is always interesting to interview someone for a specific role, and ask them, 'what is your dream job?' On several occasions I have had candidates share something very different than the job they are interviewing for. According to a recent poll, " 86% of the employees polled said they planned to actively look for a new position in the upcoming year."86% If your one of those 86% and you have that dream job in your head, but not sure where to start. START by reading Kary's book, it has practical steps for taking your passion and turning into a full-time gig. It is an easy read with great practical application! Join Karys tribe, he is a true inspiration, over delivers, adds tons of value, and changes lives!! This is a must read!
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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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What a great consolidation of information on the hiring process.  This book provides all the tools needed to get out there and find a great job.  There are great tips for mental preparation and I especially enjoyed the insight into creating a resume to battle current screening methods.  This books is an insightful, easy, quick, and enjoyable read.  I recommend this book for anyone looking for a job or thinking about getting a new job.