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(More customer reviews)The old saying "Don't judge a book by its cover" is definitely true in the case of "Job Search Bloopers" by Laura DeCarlo and Susan Guarneri. When I first viewed the book on the shelf, the cartoon cover and fun title led me to believe that I'd be reading fluffy, turn-the-page quickly anecdotes from a series of unfortunate job seekers--something like the "Darwin Awards" of the careers industry.
What I wasn't prepared for, was that this content-rich book was going to be a must read for all job seekers. Based on numerous true-to-life examples from professional resume writing members of Career Directors International, this book covers everything from cover letter casualties, resume writing roadblocks, interview inadequacies and more...in fact, every part of the job search experience where something can go wrong (and has) is covered.
Just pointing out mistakes made by job seekers is only part of the book and this is where the nuggets of gold can be found as the authors excel in creating new strategies so that job seekers can either overcome, or hopefully never have to face, these self-sabotaging stumbles.
The strategies are smart, intelligent and commonsense and you can either read from beginning-to-end or you can choose individual chapters to source information that suits your situation. If there is one thing I have learned in life, it is when one person has a disappointing experience, he or she is not the only one! You can learn from the mistakes of others in an entertaining way, while at the same time finding out what to do to resolve it, or do it better next time.
Truly a must-have in the library of job seekers globally.
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You've been told, "Learn from your mistakes."But why? You don't have to waste your time or energy in missing out on the job of your dreams while learning as you go! In Job Search Bloopers you'll peek into the lives of job seekers as they share their sometimes hilarious and all-too-often horrendous career blunders. With each story you'll also gain practical and easily applicable real-world advice on how to avoid making the same or similar bloopers while maximizing your success in attaining your next position.This book will furnish you with the tools you need to succeed against:* Job-Application Avalanches: Maximize this "simple" document and stop taking it for granted.* Resume-Writing Roadblocks: Ensure your resume rises to the top of the stack.* Cover-Letter Casualties: Make your cover letter your greatest application asset.* Follow-Up-Letter Follies: Secure a second interview, even if you think you failed in the first one.* Job Search Jinxes: Land your next job at least 50 percent faster.* Networking Nightmares: Leverage your network to find the hidden job opportunities.* Common Job Curses: Select the job that will be right for you and that leads to greater satisfaction and longevity.* Interviewing Inadequacies: Master easy techniques to stand out in the interview. * Slippery Salary Slopes: Increase or double your salary by asking one simple question.* Job-Reference Rejects: Move your references from passive speaker to personal champion. Whether you read cover-to-cover or pick out the topics relevant to your current needs, you're certain to eliminate the roadblocks standing between you and your new job with Job Search Bloopers.
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