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Job Hunting in Pairs is an innovative approach to the age old challenge of how to effectively search for a job.This booklet details a method of leveraging your network without annoying anyone in it. ... Read more

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From one of the world's leading outplacement firms comes this guide for baby boomers who want to enhance their professional lives. The Challenger Guide addresses how to move forward in a career using effective job-hunting techniques. It also offers strategies on how to reenter the job market, move up within the current company, or find a new position. ... Read more

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Designed particularly for first-time job seekers, this is a practical guide to the job market, prepared by personnel officers who view the job scene from a recruiting perspective. Action plans are outlined and advice is given on the particular requirements employers seek. ... Read more

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Run-of-the-mill
A bit disappointing, as it was just a re-hash of some very basic stuff.I would not recommend for anyone looking for a serious career self-intersts book. ... Read more

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Pages 1 - 19 is "You're Hired", geared toward people who know what type of job that they want, but simply need a more effective method of landing that particular job.The remainder of the book contains the bonus book, "Choosing the Right Career Path".This book is designed for people who must explore their options and rethink their career path strategy.This bonus book gives you first hand insight into 35 jobs and several businesses learned from experience.I have actually worked each job and business in this book giving you real life perspective.Note: The Audio Book CD or download version does "not" contain the bonus book "Choosing the Right Career Path".Mr. Johnson holds a degree in business management, numerous certificates, and is a United States Air Force Veteran. ... Read more

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Okay, as an alternative
Although this is an OK book, I prefer using[..] to find jobs. They really can't tell you much in this book that you can't figure out from Hound, as it gives you job listings directly from employer websites (why worry about a middle man?) and delivers an amazing amount of jobs straight to you whenever you need them. I would reccommend anyone who is in need of a job (and fast!) try [..].

Very Insightful and informative
"You're Hired!" is a fantastic resource for young and old!! It gives a realistic approach to finding and getting the right job. The second book hidden inside the book, "Choosing the Right Career Path" Gives great insights into the various career choices for a younger person entering the workforce(a must have for all high school career counselors). It is also great for the more mature person that finds themselves wondering "what they are going to be when they grow up." This book is an easy and fun read, mixed with real life experiences from the author. I have bought several copies to hand out to my children and colleagues. ... Read more

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Most people agree there are few things worse than being stuck in a career you hate. It's not just the daily drudgery of work that has become tedious; it's also the hopeless feeling of life moving in the wrong direction and not knowing how to turn it around. Renowned career consultant Andrea Kay knows it's possible for people in such predicaments to make a change, and in this book she offers her time-tested, nine-step program to show you how.

The process begins with readers doing some soul-searching to define a career objective that's based on who they are, not what others think they should be. The author then offers a methodical plan for successfully making the shift, addressing every issue from research and training to networking and interviewing to ultimately landing that new job. Along the way, she provides helpful exercises and real-life examples of clients who have made the transition to a happier working life. Kay's personable writing style, vast knowledge, and years of experience make this life-changing book the next best thing to one-on-one sessions with one of the best career counselors in the country. ... Read more

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Nope.
You have to be something I'm not to get this book.Light on useful data, heavy on personality.Overall not very useful or helpful (or entertaining, for that matter).

Life...And then Passion happens!
This book gave me the extra affirmation I needed to jump out into my dream field(s) and I haven't looked back since. Through completing the exercises I was actually surprised at how well I know myself! That just goes to show that this book is more than just a starting-over guide. It's witty and a hell of a resource to people looking to switch careers or wondering if they've made the right decision by choosing their current career. I also found Meagan Holub's The Magic Touch: How to make $100,000 per year as a massage Therapist a superb resource as well. Meagan's book has the same beautiful conclusion. It teaches how to become great at what you're skilled at through stories, personal experience and application of principals. With these books in your corner there's no turning back!

organized and well balanced
i've only just started this book, but so far i'm very impressed!It's extremely well written, succinct, well organized with a clear outline of what you should expect and what you'll be getting yourself into.She also seems to do a good job at balancing the "idealist with the realist", which i very much appreciate.I think this would be a helpful book to any profession (i'm a scientist).

Life's a bitch and then you change careers
Exercises are easy to do relevant and productive. Worth the investment. I can get over the offensiveness of the title though.

Get ready to do some work!
The LIFE'S A BITCH AND THEN YOU CHANGE CAREERS book is pretty informative for people who hate their jobs and want to make a change. But be prepared to do some work.

The first eight chapters/steps in the book are writing assignments! You answer many questions about what you enjoy, what type of environment you'd like to work in and with who, what skills you've picked up along the way etc., etc. and you don't define a job title at the beginning. The questions are easy enough to answer but really take some soul-searching and introspection.

At first, I thought the exercises were amusing but after doing them every chapter it got frustrating. Many of the questions would repeat and I didn't get why the author was doing this...other than to fill pages. Well, in the end I did see why. The exercises help you understand that you are more than just a job title and that you can switch to something else if you aren't happy. Answering the questions, in a way, also answers the nagging fears and self-doubt that keep popping up in your head when you do decide to change careers.

The book is designed to help people figure out what they want to do next, as well as help those who already know what they want to do, make sure they've made the best choice. That's why you do all the damn exercises! But there's also another plus to answering all those questions; you'll then have the answers to what goes into your updated resume, what you should say in a cover letter,and what you'll say when you get an interview. So it's not a waste of time.

The ninth and final step/chapter is what's really helpful because the author, Andrea Kay, goes into what to expect such as fear, self-doubt, what to do when you encounter resistance, and how to gain experience in a field you've never worked in before. Very helpful, although the suggestions on getting an internship were odd because Kay writes that you can get internships outside of Universities etc., you just have to be willing to work for free. The problem with that is that companies are not allowed to hire anyone and make them work for "free," even if it's an internship. Interns, who don't receive pay(stipend), must be getting credit which means you have to go through a college. And I'm not saying it's not possible to work for free and no credit blah-blah-blah, but then this is how people get taken advantage of. So beware if that's the road you choose to take.

But aside from that, the book is really helpful. And I was surprised to find that I've been doing many of the things in the book already. I gave four stars because I think some people will be turned off by all the Q&As!
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In Today's Job Jungle, the Guerrilla is King

"You'll learn how to build a compelling new network in days that gets you sit-down meetings with decision makers who can hire you, for jobs that aren't advertised or don't even exist yet."
—Kevin Donlin, creator, TheSimpleJobSearch.com; co-creator, The Guerrilla Job Search Home Study Course

"This book is brilliant. Packed with stories, examples, and tactics to help you at any point in your job search-this book is all about landing a real job with intense competition in a minimal amount of time."
—Jason Alba, CEO, JibberJobber.com; author, I'm on LinkedIn—Now What???

"Recruiters: read this book! You're going to need it. When people start following the advice in Guerrilla Marketing for Job Hunters 2.0, you're going to be looking for a job."
—Shelly Harrison, founder and CEO, Launch Pad

"Job hunters don't need to be told the 'what' of job hunting, they want and need to know the 'hows.' They are all here and then some."
—Dave Opton, founder and CEO, ExecuNet.com

"Changes in information and communication technologies have created new opportunities and pitfalls for the job seeker. Stand out from the crowd and truly shine by illuminating your most important talents to the broadest audience—in a cost-effective fashion."
—Sam Zales, President, Zoom Information Inc.

"Don't get lost on the battlefield, win the war. Guerrilla Marketing for Job Hunters 2.0 will give you the ammunition to get noticed."
—Donato Diorio, CEO, Broadlook Technologies

"Lays out a straightforward and detailed 'plan of attack' for every step of a job search...an indispensable tool for job seekers to land the interview."
—Gautam Godhwani, CEO, SimplyHired.com

"Competition for the best positions is especially fierce and every candidate will be looking for an edge. If you want to get the edge...you need to get this great new book."
—Steven Rothberg, founder, CollegeRecruiter.com

"The only book that explains step by step, how to land interviews with the companies you choose AND create a high-visibility profile attracting employers-like a moth to a flame."
—Terrence Kulka, Director, Executive MBA Program, Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa

"Beyond your Guerrilla Resume...here's how to take charge of your personal brand, and stand out from the crowd leveraging LinkedIn, Facebook, MySpace, YouTube, Twitter, and more."
—Peter Clayton, CEO, Total Picture Radio

P.S.—We knew you'd read this far. How did we know this? Please turn to Chapter 5 and read, "One Unusual Way to End Your Guerrilla Cover Letter." ... Read more

Customer Reviews (266)

Disappointed
Couldn't wait to get this book.Have been unemployed for several months now due to lay off.This book would be great if you are going for a very high-end job.Did not find anything that you could really use being an older person looking for an hourly position.

Excellent book
Excellent book, very good tips and a different perspective for those who are working in the corporate world and they are not use to findinga job. World changes and we need to adapt ourselves to this new market.

Works great internationally, too
I've spent the last seven years in Shanghai and decided this year that it was time to go back to either Germany or move on to the United States.

'Guerilla Marketing for Job Hunters 2.0' was a great brush-up for my job hunting skills. There's a plethora of tools, online resources and advice. The book is concrete with a lot of out-of-the-box suggestions.

Thanks to its advice on using the internet (web 2.0) it is especially useful for anyone looking for work overseas. For traditional German companies some approaches can be too aggressive (e.g. the Guerilla CV), but that may also be exactly why they work.

I bought the Kindle version of the book and it works fine. Highly recommended reading for job-seekers in the US or anywhere else.

If you're going to purchase one book on job searches, this should be it.
When I purchased Guerilla Marketing for Job Hunters 2.0 I was looking for a cover letter reference guide.What I came away with was a new way to find, and apply to jobs.Along the way I have learned how to create and mold my brand for perspective employers.

I liked the way that Kevin and David juxtaposed their concepts with real world examples.The book easily walks the reader through a process, from concept to concept and chapter to chapter.Both the EXTREME resume and creating data crumbs are especially helpful.

If you're going to buy one book on job searches, this should be it.

In todays job market, you need this book!
Don't comb through the want ads. Toss that old boring chronological resume. Get this book and get started in your proactive, 21st century digital job hunt!All of the advise from personal branding through negotiating your salary are right on target. Access to resume templates and cover letter tips alone are worth the price of the book alone.Get this book because there are a lot of people out of work who are reading it and they are your competition!!! ... Read more

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In the first 60 seconds, interviewers can decide whether you will be moved to the top of the list… or dropped from consideration!

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Detailed
Very detailed, step-by-step discussion of the interviewing process.For people who want very explicit guidance.

If your looking for a job - READ THIS BOOK
I would recommend anyone who's looking for a job to invest a few hours and read this book.The author provides a straight forward approach to assessing the job market, profiling a potential employer, provides a step-by-step approach on activities a job-seeker should do leading up to the interview, and focuses on what you must do in that initial introduction and interview to differentiate yourself from the rest.

This book can provide value for graduating students as well as seasoned professionals who may be considering a job change.Considering the competition in the job market today, I really believe the insights from this book can provide the difference to winning the job.

Road Map to Getting Great Career Opportunities!
One of "the best Job Search and Career Development information sources" that I have ever read!!!

A comprehensive guide that covers all aspects of a successful job search and continued career development. The book provides a clear step-by-step "road map to success" for differentiating yourself to obtain the dream job that you want and for continuing to win meaningful, future career opportunities.

Sections on profiling strengths of personal qualifications and job experiences plus interview planning and managing the interview process are especially noteworthy in helping to develop a game plan to get the job that best fits your career passions and objectives.

Mr. Burns has hit a "home run" with his unique approach to a successful job search.

How to Ace the Interview and land the job.
I highly recommend The First 60 Seconds: Win the Job Interview before It Begins to all who are interested in effectively obtaining a job. I read this book and found excellent tips on how to prepare a cover letter, summary of qualification, resume, personal profile, company profile, and references as well as how to be prepared for the interview.Once I followed these excellent tips, I was able to land the job on the first try. Also, I will continue to read this book because of the excellent detail information on how to prepare for future career goals.

Great Interview Book
If you are in need of an easy reading, well thought out and insightful book for interviewing, you can't do better than this book. ... Read more

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Animal acupuncturist. Zoo designer. Wildlife rehabilitator.

Working with animals can involve much more than helping at an animal shelter or grooming dogs. There are lots of different jobs out there for people who share a deep concern for the welfare of animals. Authors Michele C. Hollow and Dr. William P. Rives give you the inside scoop on all of them, including:

• Veterinarian and veterinary technician
  
• Zoo worker
  
• Animal trainer for movies and TV
  
• Beekeeper
  
• Guide dog trainer
  

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No bachelor's degree? As people like Bill Gates and Thomas Edison have shown, it's no problem! Discover the 300 jobs with the best pay, fastest growth, and most openings--no four-year degree required. The authors have taken massive date from the Department of Labor's Occupational Information Network (O*NET) database and other sources and turned it into a useful, interesting resource for workers who want good jobs and career advancement without four years in college. Features over 60 insightful "best jobs" lists and 300 job descriptions. In just two steps, 300 Best Jobs Without a Four-Year Degree helps you quickly and easily narrow your career options (step 1: the lists) and learn more about jobs of interest (step 2: the job descriptions). ... Read more

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Great Buy!
I received the book just as told, new, on time and got a very reasonable price. I am very satisfied.

Not completely accurate.
There are several discrepancies in this book, starting with the title.The top job is an air traffic controller, making approx. $120K a year.Here's the problem:To become an air traffic controller, a person must enroll in an FAA-approved education program and pass a pre-employment test that measures his or her ability to learn the controller's duties. Exceptions are air traffic controllers with prior experience and military veterans. The pre-employment test is currently offered only to students in the FAA Air Traffic Collegiate Training Initiative Program or the Minneapolis Community & Technical College, Air Traffic Control Training Program. The test is administered by computer and takes about 8 hours to complete. To take the test, an applicant must apply under an open advertisement for air traffic control positions and be chosen to take the examination. When there are many more applicants than available positions, applicants are selected to take the test through random selection. In addition to the pre-employment test, applicants must have 3 years of full-time work experience, have completed a full 4 years of college, or a combination of both. In combining education and experience, 1 year of undergraduate study--30 semester or 45 quarter hours--is equivalent to 9 months of work experience. Certain kinds of aviation experience also may be substituted for these requirements.
That to me says I need a degree!Several other jobs listed in the book are also "mis-informing".

Find the Right Job for You
For those who aren't ready to tackle four years of college, there are still some good jobs out there. In 496 pages, this gives the details on the top 300 jobs that don't require that degree. The top paying one is air traffic controller which pays on the average $102,030 a year.
This is a good resource for anyone trying to decide on a career. Another resource is the Occupational Outlook Handbook, which is available in the reference section of most public libraries.

A superb guide for non-college degree job-seekers
Collaboratively written by Michael Farr and LaVerne L. Ludden, with additional assistance by Laurence Shatkin, 300 Best Jobs Without A Four-Year Degree is an impressive and thoroughly "user friendly" 449-page compendium of useful lists, statistics, and thorough descriptions of exciting and satisfying jobs, none of which require a college degree. The basics of the trade for everything from advertising sale agents to welding machine operators are presented in a completely reader-friendly format, along with data drawn from government information about the overall makeup of the people who are drawn to each career path. 300 Best Jobs Without A Four-Year Degree is highly recommended as a superb guide for non-college degree job-seekers and otherwise cash-poor students. ... Read more