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Competition for the best teaching jobs is becoming more intense. Since publication of the first edition, when it was mainly the most desirable schools that were deluged by applications, the economic climate has made the teacher market more competitive across the board, and is changing hiring practices.
Now extensively revised, this book maintains its place as the most up-to-date book available on job hunting for teachers. The authors cover changes in the educational marketplace; the new mandates about standardized testing and public reporting of student achievement–and what they mean for applicants; how new certification standards and schools’ requirements affect career changers; the growing acceptance of on-line applications and electronic portfolios; and provide additional advice for teachers applying to change schools or districts.
This is also the only guide written by school administrators. Offering the insights and experience of two authors who do the hiring, it details a step-by-step program for taking charge of your teaching career.
How to Get the Teaching Job You Want enables you to:
* Match your unique talents to the needs of a particular school
* Craft effective cover letters and resumes, using models that address the specific needs of college graduates, teachers changing schools, returning teachers and career changers
* Make effective on-line applications
* Leverage your achievements as an experienced teacher–or, for graduates or career changers, student teaching, substitute teaching, volunteer work or content knowledge–into a job offer
* Locate jobs on-line and discover valuable information about schools, including test results, educational philosophy and names of key administrators
* Design a portfolio in book or electronic format to showcase your abilities
* Practice interview skills using 100 questions taken from real job interviews
* Apply proven strategies for a variety of interview formats, including high stress interviews and performance interviews
* Address controversial questions during interviews
This book covers procedures for applying to elementary, middle and high schools; public, independent, and parochial schools; as well as international and boarding schools. Anecdotes recounting the experiences of real candidates looking for jobs illustrate key points. Access to the authors’ web site ensures that you will stay current in a changing job market.
This is a vital book for teachers and aspiring teachers who want to achieve their career goals. It will also be invaluable for guidance counselors, psychologists, librarians and other school professionals.
Customer Reviews:
Very Helpful.......2007-08-10
I bought this book and "Teacher Interviews" at the same time. I thought they were both good. Each book provided me with information and helped me to refine my cover letters and resumes. After I bought these two books, I was called for an interview from the first school district I applied to. I am now in the third round of interviews for that district. Especially helpful in this book was the four most common errors of cover letters. I have started a database of "scripts" to insert into my cover letters or resume based on the needs of the school district to which I am applying which matches my accomplishments with their needs. I also liked the organization ideas that "How to Get the Teaching Job You Want" recommended.
Excellent resourse.......2006-04-24
When I first began my search for a permanent teaching job, I picked up this book. I found it extremely helpful in constructing a teaching resume. The trouble with the standard resume format is that the rules do not apply to the teaching profession. After following their guidelines for my resume, I was granted an interview with the school I now teach at. This book then prepared me for the barrage of interviews that followed and I, thankfully, knew what to expect. This book was definitely an asset. What better testimonial than someone who has secured a teaching job by using it?
Interview Info........2005-05-13
This book is helpful if you need to know how to organize your job search and keep track of documents. It contains a list of interview questions (but that is available on the internet). Since the book is written by administrators it would be helpful if they would give an idea as to the answers administrators want to hear, unfortuneatley the book falls short in this area.
The other area the book could improve on is demonstration lessons, what administrators are looking for. I am sure this varies from school to school but it would still be helpful to hear more about the demonstration lesson phase of the interview process.
A practical resource to finding job openings.......2004-03-04
Now in its newly and extensively revised second edition, How To Get The Teaching Job You Want by Robert Feirsen (Deputy Superintendent, Manhasset, New York) and Seth Weitzman Principal, Hommocks Middle School, Mamaroneck Union Free School District, New York), is a straightforward, "user friendly" career guide for graduates newly entering the education field, as well as classroom teachers who are changing school or district job assignments. A practical resource to finding job openings; crafting a polished cover letter and resume; performing well in the job interview; and so much more, How To Get The Teaching Job You Want is an absolute "must-have" for anyone seriously pursuing teaching-related employment in this modern era of constant school related job market shifts.
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Unhappy with your job? Before you vote with your feet, consider the advice of career specialists Beverly Kaye and Sharon Jordan-Evans and learn to love your job. In this practical sequel to their bestseller Love 'Em or Lose 'Em, the authors focus on employee satisfaction as a responsibility you must share with your employer. Although the format of Love It, Don't Leave It: 26 Ways to Get What You Want at Work is gimmicky--the suggestions follow the 26 letters of the alphabet--the advice is smart and specific.
Based on research with 15,000 people who have job longevity, Kaye and Jordan-Evans identified five top "stay factors" such as opportunity for growth and pay equity. Using these factors, they map several dozen CPR ("Career Path Resuscitation") including taming the boss from hell, finding multiple mentors, protecting family time, bringing fun to work, breaking out of your cubicle and solving your Rodney "no respect" Dangerfield problem.
One standout chapter enriches our understanding of the out of the box metaphor by comparing the properties of glass, concrete, and vapor boxes. Rich in examples and underlined with strategies, this book will attract a wide audience. Follow your heart careerists may question the very idea of lobbying against changing jobs. Still, when the authors urge each reader to become the author of his or her job satisfaction, the book becomes a valuable companion in an uncertain economy. --Barbara Mackoff
Book Description
Love It, Don't Leave It encourages employees to assume responsibility for the way their work lives work. This is not difficult, say authors Beverly Kaye and Sharon Jordan-Evans, who take a witty and practical approach to finding job satisfaction. Presented in an appealing, accessible A to Z format, the book includes strategies for communication, career growth, balancing work with family, and more. Chapters include "Ask: And You May Receive," "Jerk: Work with One?" "Passion: It's Not Just a Fruit," and "Zenith: Are We There Yet?" The same breezy, results-minded style that made the authors' Love 'Em or Lose 'Em a bestseller makes this follow-up a fun and inspiring read.
Customer Reviews:
Insightful!.......2005-08-25
Beverly Kaye and Sharon Jordan-Evans have written a useful book for employees who are tempted by greener pastures. The authors caution that those who pursue a glittering opportunity often wind up in a golden mess. Thus, it makes sense to at least try to improve your job before seeking another one that, ultimately, may be even worse. The book's format offers one item of advice for each letter of the alphabet. At times, the formula wears a bit thin (X for "X-ers and Other Generations"), but the advice itself is sound. It primarily consists of encouraging you to decide what you want and go get it. We recommend this book to currently employed malcontents (you know who you are!) and to those who need help mustering the nerve to discuss job satisfaction with their employers. Perhaps the best piece of advice is to only approach your supervisors for a favor when you understand their WIIFT: "What's In It For Them."
Think of this book as a compilation of your own notes .......2004-11-29
Think of this book as a compilation of your own notes to improve your own career. It is written exactly the way I'd organize my own thoughts and plans in a serious way to plan and grow my own career. Very practical and concise tips and easy to read. Takes few minutes to read each topic. The theme of 26 Topics for 26 alphabets is also nice. Finish it quickly and then use from time to time as a reminder to set priorities in your day to day life.
Left It, Didn't Love It.......2004-03-22
Given the rave reviews for this book, I was surprised by the lack of content and value. The book's message is a truism: only you are responsible for your own happiness. It goes on to encourage you to ask for what you want. These aren't bad assertions but they're more complicated to implement than this book would have you believe. The content is structured like an article in a woman's magazine: it uses a bulletized format with basic questions to ask yourself like "What do you enjoy" followed by inane suggestions like "Decorate your office". Cloying and without substance, this book fails to answer many core questions. What if your boss declines your request? What motivates an organization? How do you make lateral moves? Where are the examples of individuals who reengineered their work situation and how exactly they did it ? Granted, too many employees don't understand the work relationship or how to work an organization. But this is not the book that will address those issues. If you're still determined to read this book, my copy is up for sale on Amazon's used site.
Leaving or staying, read this book!.......2003-12-02
This eminently practical book reaches out to you in a real way. Clearly the authors understand the frustrations of employees and offer not one but several layers of approaches to help you get the most from your job. How to think about leaving or staying, what to ask, what to say, conversations to have, and checklists to get clear on your views all help you to make the best decisions. The authors pack so much practical assistance into one short book it is just amazing. This book is designed for fast easy reading. Don't miss out on this great treasure!!
Taking charge.......2003-11-19
What an excellent guidebook to show each employee how to take charge, have fun, be more productive, and enjoy time at work. Even the best managers and leaders can't provide all those results for their people. The employees have to do it themselves. Thanks, Bev and Sharon, for providing the guideposts along the way.
Book Description
In today's dwindling job markets, people who rely on want ads and headhunters succeed about 5 percent of the time. But those who have mastered the art of networking find new positions nearly 66 percent of the time. Writing for job seekers and career builders alike, networking superstar Diane Darling shows how to cultivate a rich network of professional contacts and use it to find success.
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Any way you look at it, other people are your greatest resource. Diane Darling's in-depth, easy-to-follow instructions will fill your life with opportunities to meet these people and reap the rewards.""--Nicholas Boothman, author of How to Make People Like You in 90 Seconds or Less and How to Connect in Business in 90 Seconds or Less
Customer Reviews:
Really helpful guide!.......2007-05-24
This is the best book on networking that I've come across! Starts at the beginning and keeps getting better! Really easy to understand and apply in your own life/business. I bought another book on networking and found this book at the library. I wish it had been the other way around, and I'd bought this and borrowed the other! This book answers questions about everything you need to know, and includes things you probably wouldn't have thought to ask.
The book is divided into 18 chapters. Each chapter begins with a relevant quote, dives right to the meat of the subject and has sub-headings, questions and advice then ends with a summary.
I love this book and will be getting my own to refer back to! If you are looking for a great book on networking, this is it!
Too much good advice.......2006-09-19
This book contains lots of useful advice. Following all the advice requires a larger commitment to networking than I can make at this point, however, it has honestly changed the way I approach and interact people in social and professional situations. It's worth what I paid for it in the store and even cheaper online.
Good refresher.......2006-08-03
Many lists of very specific, practical things to do. A good, easy refresher and you'll learn some new tips.
A GREAT NETWORKING RESOURCE.......2006-04-21
Ms. Darling gives practical techniques for developing a profile for the value of each of one's contacts. She reinforces the concept that networking is not sending junk email, but providing real value to real people in return for the same. I like the fact that she reminds the reader that networking doesn't just happen in business, and that the contacts one makes elsewhere can be part of one's network. Her book is excellent and I was lucky enough to hear her speak once.
You Schmooze You Lose.......2005-09-08
Great networking opportunities are constantly around us, but never confuse networking with schmoozing. That's one of the great lessons of Diane Darling's "The Networking Survival Guide: Get the Success You Want by Tapping Into the People You Know." As someone who coaches independent professionals on how to find new clients, I found the book to be excellent. Schmoozing has the connotation that you are getting something from someone with no benefit to the other person, says Darling. So you schmooze, you lose. Instead, to woo and win new clients, you need to be willing to give before you get in networking situations.
Book Description
A systematic, structured program provides hands-on techniques to help job-seekers tap the hidden market.
Customer Reviews:
If you're looking for a job-read this!.......2005-11-29
Job seekers, rejoice! Finally a book that offers humor, motivation and results. The format is like a diet program, complete with "recipes" to land the perfect job. This style provides a basic structure that readers can easily latch onto, without becoming gimmicky and overused.
The real strength of this program is the focus on continual focused action. Checklists, "daily scores" and specific directions keep the job hunter motivated and able to direct their energy in a productive and efficient way.
The foundation of the program is "knowing" what you want in a job. Hayden and Traditi provide many exercises to determine exactly the perfect type of job for you. Once you know what you want, your energy is focused on bringing that job to you. The book provides tons of insider tips on both knowing yourself and knowing how to present yourself to land the perfect job for you.
Armchair Interviews says: A combination of positive thinking and positive action, this success-oriented program is sure to help any job seeker find their dream job.
An excellent supplementary resource for first-time job hunters and midlife career-changers alike.......2005-08-06
A Master Certified Coach and a career strategist combine their talents in Get Hired Now! A 28-Day Program for Landing the Job You Want, a practical-minded job-seeker's guide offering hands-on techniques to get noticed and get hired. Structured steps of a 28-day program focus on the keys to a successful job search: identifying the best strategies for one's personal goals, knowing precisely what to do and when to do it, and staying motivated despite frustration and rejection. Anecdotes, model cover letters and other vital documents, basic instructions in how to network, step-by-step tidbits each a page or two long and easy-to-follow combine into a unified program ideal for focusing one's energies and earning the job of one's dreams. An excellent supplementary resource for first-time job hunters and midlife career-changers alike.
Get Hired Now!.......2005-05-11
The average working adult will change jobs ten times over his or her lifetime. Searching for a job can be an overwhelming and often daunting task. Where do you start? How do you find that great new job? How do you stay motivated when you feel so frustrated?
That's where C.J. Hayden and Frank Traditi's best-selling book, Get Hired Now!TM (Bay Tree Publishing, 2005), gives you a complete job search system for the job seeker in any field. This book contains a twenty-eight day programme for coaching yourself to job search success. It has everything you need to strengthen your job search, make the best use of your time and energy, stay motivated in the face of rejection, and land the job you want.
I like the Book's practical and systematic approach to the process of job search, obtaining interviews, and getting hired. Its strategies, daily action items, and checklists keep the job seeker focused on reaching the objective in the shortest time and using the most effective techniques. This programme is especially effective where a coach facilitates the programme with a group of job seekers. The coach provides professional assistance in dealing with blocks and obstacles, handling challenges and brainstorming solutions, support during bad times, and celebrating with job seekers when they succeed.
Surveys estimate that seventy-four to eighty-five percent of available jobs are never ever advertised. Yet most job seekers only apply for the fifteen percent of jobs that are advertised. This creates intense competition amongst these job seekers for a limited number of advertised positions, whereas savvy job seekers are able to position themselves to choose the employers and secure the jobs they desire amongst the eighty-five percent of jobs not advertised, with no competitive pressures to worry about.
In reading through the Book, I was struck by how much the job search process resembled that of prospecting for business with potential clients. Job-hunting is approached the same as that of sales. Potential employers are treated as if they are potential clients. In one job search, a job seeker targeted six companies. He contacted all of them and called them many times until he got an interview and a job with one of them.
The Book is divided into two parts. Part One covers the Get Hired Now!TM system. This system breaks down the job search process into a series of simple steps so you will know exactly where and how to start finding a job today. It organises the steps into a proven system built around three powerful elements: effective job search approaches, an action-oriented, twenty-eight day programme, and suggestions for managing the fear, resistance, and procrastination that may hinder your job search. The programme shows you how all the pieces of the job search puzzle fit together, what to do, when to do it, and how to measure your results.
The Book goes into detail about the different job search approaches, from networking and referral building, contacting potential employers, informational interviewing, employing recruiters and agencies, searching specialises job listings, and finally using help wanted advertisements.
Part Two of the book contains instructions for preparing your chosen success ingredients, as well as job search "recipes" to help you apply the approaches specified in your action plan. This part elaborates on the job search pyramid, starting from knowing what you want, finding opportunities and contacts, applying to employers, getting interviews, and landing the job.
"To be successful at your job search you must free your fears about asking for what you want. Look at this time in your life as a window of opportunity. It could very well be the chance of a lifetime to find the ideal job. If you start your job search off on the right foot, stay organised, and sustain a positive attitude even when things appear bleak, your persistence will pay off." That's how Hayden and Traditi concluded the Get Hired Now!TM book.
In writing Get Hired Now!TM, Hayden and Traditi have done a great service in advancing job-seekers interests by sharing a wealth of secrets for getting the job you really want with the talent you already have.
Great Gift for Grads!.......2005-05-11
Sure wish Get Hired NOW! had been available when I graduated from college and grad school. Frank Traditi and C.J. Hayden have created a simple, step-by-step process that works. It's not rocket science -- there's no magic -- only careful guidance through proven methods to assess your strengths, talk to people about what you want to do, and find success in your job search.
This is THE BEST Job Search and Career Strategy Book!.......2005-04-27
If you're looking for a job, looking to change your present job or career, or looking for a promotion or a raise or a different role within the same company, this book is better than gold. I've read a lot of these type of books, and alot of them are the same--not Get Hired NoW! I've used Frank and CJ's system, and it blows away any other advice or counseling I have ever had in finding a job. Their system and advice seems so simple, yet 99% of so-called career counselors and job search strategists don't come close to their powerful advice and practical examples. You learn to market yourself and how to fill a company's needs in a breakthrough manner that no hiring manager can resist. I should know--with their assitance, I got a 75 percent hit rate on my resumes from prospective employers and landed a dream job!! Don't waste time and money with other books, order Get Hired Now right now, and don't waste another 3 or 6 months hoping for the phone to ring!!
Book Description
The immediacy of the Internet, the accessibility of books, and the experience of About.com Guides are all at your fingertips in this dynamic how-to series!
It's about...getting the advice you need to get the job you want!
Trapped by today's tough job market? Expert Alison Doyle has you covered! The About.com Guide to Job Searching gives you all the information you need to make the right connections, take the necessary steps, and make yourself stand out. With Alison's help, you can start achieving your career goals today! With this authoritative guide, you'll learn how to:
Choose the right career path for you.
Use the best methods for managing your job search.
Apply resume and cover letter techniques guaranteed to get you noticed.
Know where to search for jobs in your field.
Discover inside tips for networking and interviewing.
From writing a good resume and locating the best search engines to what to do when you get an interview, The About.com Guide to Job Searching gives you all you need to land the career of your dreams.
The About.com Guide to Job Searching also includes four types of special features with informative tips and advice:
Ask Your Guide: Alison's expert answers to your toughest job search questions
Tools You Need: Information about researching, purchasing, and using various job search tools and resources
Elsewhere on the Web: Alison's other favorite job search Web sites
What's Hot: The hottest job search trends and tips out there
Plus, you can link back to the About.com Job Searching site for even more information:
A unique Get Linked section at the end of each chapter lists helpful links back to About.com.
Alison's About.com forum offers you the opportunity to post questions, get answers, and trade secrets with other job searchers.
Links to job listings, networking resources, and sample resumes and cover letters that help you get ahead of the competition.
Customer Reviews:
Job Searching.......2007-03-16
I'm glad I bought this book, it is very informative and it applies to anyone. The web links on the sides of the pages are very useful and can be put to good use. Searching for a job can be daunting and overwhelming, but with the advice and the skills learned in this book you can persevere and be successful. This book is very well thought out and gets right to the point, I would recommend this to anyone who is searching for a job, including skeptical people.
Has all the answers.......2006-11-22
I am about to leave a career that I've worked at for 38 years. This wonderful book arrived just in time for my second career search. When you only know one job it can be hard to know how to find a new career. I can honestly say that now I have several opportunities that I'm ready to explore. This book offers help and advice for everyone, no matter what their age or work situation. I am going to purchase several copies for my friends, some want to work for the first time, and others would like to start new careers. This is the book for all of us!!! Sandy ( a retired teacher from NJ )
Practical, up-to-date advice, very useful book!.......2006-10-30
The Internet and Web keep changing, and as [...] Job Search editor since 1998, Alison Doyle knows what is going on and she shares her knowledge in this book. This book is up-to-date and extensive, and Alison's advice is straight-forward and practical (just like her section of About).
The book is an easy read - points and additional resources are highlighted in the outer margins, chapters and sections are clear and logical. It covers everything from "Choosing Career and Job Options" (Chapter 1) through resumes and cover letters to interviews and evaluating offers (Chapter 14) and more.
This is an excellent book!
Most Helpful Job Searching Guide.......2006-10-22
The About.com Guide to Job Searching should be an instant classic in the world of job searching books. What makes the book special is that the writer, Alison Doyle combines her years of experience as a career services professional with current, solid Information Technology knowledge. That's a winning combination for today's job searcher who is Internet savvy and technology-oriented. Unlike some of the long selling job search manuals that seem to have added online job searching as an afterthought, Doyle's book makes online tools, job boards, e-mail, and cell phones an integral part of every aspect of job searching.
I write the Human Resources site at About.com so I have first hand experience of the job searching site which is fully integrated with this job search guidebook. The book really does cover everything you need to know to conduct a successful job search - quickly. And, as an added advantage for the reader, it provides links to all of the rest of the best online resources for job searching.
As an employer, I'd advise job searchers to follow the book's advice. It's on target, demonstrates common sense, and will get your resume and application looked at by potential employers. Written in an engaging style, job search advice is offered with lots of stories from Doyle's years of helping people job search. Doyle's been covering job searching online since 1998 and job searching, in general, for over fifteen years. After reading Doyle's guide, I'd highly recommend it as your one stop guide for job searching.
Cutting Edge Job Search Guide.......2006-10-18
The author expertly integrates a solid print presentation of job search strategies with specific references to helpful online resources which will support job searchers those various phases in the process.
The book is clearly written in simple, jargon free language yet it reflects the sophisticated perspective on an experienced professional in the career devlopment field.
Customer Reviews:
Clear & Consise.......2000-02-12
I love this book. I used it to improve my resume a few years ago, and I have loaned it to 5 people. This book will help you find the words you need to most accurately represent yourself on paper. Out of all of the publications on this topic, I feel this is one of the best.
I am a grantwriter and refer to this book often to assist me with clean/clear writing. I recommend it to anyone who could use some help in getting their point across on paper.
Very enlightening, succinct and helpful!.......1998-10-08
This is more than just a formula book. Andrea Kay gives you exercises and ways of looking at yourself, that help you see your strengths, then focus and express them in language that attracts positive attention.
By using good and clearly explained examples, Ms. Kay helps you understand not only what to say and how, but also why you need to say it.
With clear, concise examples the book also encourages the resume writer to be inventive and even bold. Ms. Kay believes that too many resumes are dull and boring in their sameness. She shows you how to rise above the pack!
Book Description
Now in its third edition, Howard Figler's classic job-search handbook puts you in the driver's seat, on the road to where the jobs really are. Figler's unique program has been revised and updated to let you not only decide what your ideal job may be, but also discover exactly where that job is. The program has been expanded to describe thirty lifetime job-hunting skills, as well as Twenty Lessons from the Front, a list of potential pitfalls for job seekers to be aware of. This third edition enables you to: Determine what your true work and life values are Pinpoint the job skills you already possess, even those you aren't aware of Find jobs when there seem to be none Learn how to be at your best in job interviews Utilize a professional career counselor's advice to troubleshoot potential problemsFigler writes for all stages of career development, with action plans for the first-time job seeker, the professional looking for a change, the suddenly laid-off, and the person returning to the workforce after a long absence. Howard Figler knows the right job is out there, and with clarity, humor, and reassuring good sense, he shows you how to find it.
Customer Reviews:
Packed with info.......2005-08-25
The book is packed with really good infor, but I would've liked a few more examples (eg thank you letters and such.) Even lacking that it was still a big help.
Serious Job Seekers.......2000-12-05
This book is not for those just out causally looking for work nor for those with limited skills. I found the book designed for those who hold advance degrees and lacking advance work search techniques.
Great at matching skills to jobs.......2000-08-21
Dr. Figler does a great job in pointing out in easy-to-understand language how to discover your skills and match them with various positions. He then shows you how to find and go after the right career for you. A fine job and a useful book.
Wayne D. Ford, Ph.D., author of "The Accelerated Job Search" docwifford@msn.com
Book Description
10 Insider Secrets to a Winning Job Search offers a complete step-by-step roadmap on how to get the job you want--fast--even in tough times! This book will motivate you, increase your self-confidence, and show you how to sell yourself so companies want to hire you. You'll have an unfair advantage when searching for a job! Todd Bermont shares with you the secrets he has learned to find a job in any economy, secrets that he used to get six job offers his senior year of college, to land three job offers in one week during a recession, and to earn numerous job promotions since. Additionally, having also been a hiring manager, Todd gives you a behind-the-scenes look into the hiring process that will give you another unfair advantage. With this book you'll: * Develop and maintain a winning attitude throughout your job search. * Convince companies to hire you...even when no positions are available. * Write attention-grabbing resumes and cover letters. * Network and market yourself to maximize your job opportunities. * Be prepared for any job interview. * Learn how to negotiate your job offers to receive top dollar.
Customer Reviews:
Practical job hunt aid! .......2007-09-16
I have used this book in a couple job searchers in the past 3 years and have always found it helpful. The concise advice and easy to read layout make it a good tool for refreshing you on the job hunt. I think if you're a first time job hunter then maybe get What color is your parachute, but this book will be an excellent refresher and quick read for those of us who have done this a few times.
I especially liked the examples of thank you letters and the interviewing section was the most helpful for me!
perhaps a good example on how to get a job you're not qualified for.......2007-06-27
I checked two books out of the library on how to search for a job, and this was definitely the poorer book. I recommend you get The Unwritten Rules of the Highly Effective Job Search: The Proven Program Used by the Worlds Leading Career Services Company instead. It is a much better book and really helped me get my job search rolling.
Very organized, step-by-step approach to job hunting.......2005-12-31
I loved the book. I was always afraid b/c I knew I wasn't prepared and had no idea how to prepare. I was very good at collecting information on what to do, but not so good on doing it. It was very overwhelming. 10 Insider Secrets to a Winning Job Search helped me not only be better prepared and knowledgeable, but it was done in a very organized, step-by-step manner, which I needed, to keep me from getting overwhelmed and quitting. Thanks for the book.
Increased Confidence.......2005-12-27
In the twelve years I've been employed at my present job, everything has changed. I've gotten too comfortable and lost my edge. I have been far to complacent. I needed to update my skills, and understand the rules of the job hunt game in order to be competitive with younger candidates. This book showed me how to compete in today's challenging job market. I feel far more confident now and feel that I have a solid game plan after reading 10 Insider Secrets to a Winning Job Search.
Wonderful Roadmap for Getting a Job.......2005-11-13
I have gained much perspective from reading this step by step book. It has reminded me of the importance of having a plan of action. Everything from reflecting on my needs, setting my goals to mapping out a job exploration plan and preparing for an interview has broadened my awareness of what is needed for a successful job search. I find myself refering to the lessons just to help friends and family get through various stages of lifes challenges! Thanks so much for the insight and the outlined process of self-development!!!
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This book will bring clarity, simplicity and a sense of purpose to high achievers. While many people are high achievers, and some people are quite contented, it is very rare indeed to find a person who is both at the same time.
Full of fun-to-read and insightful stories, it helps answer questions plaguing many people today. How can I avoid having an abundance of work and a shortage of joy? How can I spend more time on activities that nurture my soul? How can I be a high achiever, make it to the top of my profession, and still be contented?
It encourages you to design your own path in life, and in the process, realize that having it all is as much about a balanced life as it is about a balance sheet.
Customer Reviews:
Thought Provoking, Inspiring.......2002-07-11
Rush, rush, rush. Push, push, push. Gotta achieve. Gotta make it! Life is complicated, but that's the fun. Go go go!
So is this what achievement is all about? Not really, say these authors. There's a system for success, and it's simple. In fact, simplicity in life is part of the magic. But it all starts inside. As the book explains, "what's in the well comes up in the bucket."
This is an interesting book because it's written by three authors-three people who have "been there, done that, and taught others." But the book is written in the singular. The authors realized that their ideas were bouncing all over the place, so they engaged a writer to "harmonize them into one voice." Clever idea, but a little unnerving at times, knowing that there are three people behind the message.
Readers will begin the journey through this book by Defining Success. Chapter 2 talks about Creating Desired Results, with the obligatory four-quadrant model. The dimensions of this one are Failure and Success, Frustration and Fulfillment. The Impact of Thoughts, Words, and Actions is explored in the third chapter. Values are addressed in a chapter entitled "Reflecting on Your Belief System" before an advisory chapter on getting clutter out of your life. The balance of the book focuses on creating an environment for success. It's a "typical" self-help book, but well put together.
Extra features include the inspirational quotes you might expect, sprinkled through the pages. A 19-question assessment at the back of the book serves as a summary, but could also be taken before reading the book as a sort of benchmark. The Points to Ponder at the end of each chapter add value to this book, moving the reader from absorption of good advice to a pensive and self-reflection mode to stimulate progress.
Are you living the life you want?.......2001-06-26
The Contented Achiever is an excellent book that helps us on our journey as to whether we are living the life we truly want! In the back of the book, there is a Self Assessment entitled "Are You a Contented Achiever?" My score told me that this book would absolutely be read next!
The lessons learned about being centered and living in the "now" have greatly impacted my life. The chapter on "Clutter" has created even more satisfaction and peace in my daily life. I ask myself the following question: Are there things that tie me to my past that prevent me from enjoying the present? Try it, you'll experience a wonderful sense of letting go and enjoying life more!
great reading for organizations.......2001-06-15
This book is a quick and easy read suitable for individuals or groups. For the "puzzle of life" the book provides, in outline form, key factors to build success and a belief system to allow one to enjoy the ride. I recommend it highly and recently purchased copies for my entire organization.
Never Throw Away a Big Box Until You Have Thought It Through.......2001-06-13
I enjoyed this book so much that I got several copies to give away to friends. It was humorous, nostalgic, thought-provoking, cathartic and inspiring.
Not since I read Co-Dependent No More have I had a more graphic awakening to my own reality. This book provided me with a plethora of labels to apply to many dysfunctional life-situations and thereby provided many clues to personal problem-solving answers.
Even though I already know I am an extremely organized individual, still, I learned many new ideas to experiment with in my constant quest for even better methods for pursuit of a productive life both physically and emotionally. No one could read this book without coming away with something new to think about.
Big Boxes can hold many miracles...don't miss Chapter 6.
The Contented Achiever Is A High Achievement!.......2001-06-11
I believe that The Contented Achiever stands out in the crowd of books on self-improvement. I found this book to be thought-provoking, positive and creative. The Contented Achiever has a large number of creative suggestions which I found to be directly applicable to my life. I get the impression that the authors' beliefs are based on a profound knowledge of their subject gathered over a life-time. There are also great, well-positioned quotes to reinforce good points made throughout the book.
My favorite subjects pertained to "Creating Desired Results" which is a very simple series of steps to use to become the person you are striving to become. I found suggestions about dealing with clutter to be very practical and a chapter about "Creating an Environment for Success" to be insightful and especially thought-provoking. I also believe that the book would be especially useful to anyone experiencing some personal, or professional frustration in his/her life.
I highly recommend The Contented Achiever to those people interested in personal, or professional improvement. The simple, straightforward style used by the authors will make the book a refreshing and enjoyable experience.
Book Description
This book presents suggestions on how to prepare for an interview in which you will be asked to describe your experience with tasks valued by potential employers. The book also provides tips on researching companies and making a good impression even before the interview.
Customer Reviews:
This is a great way to improve your interviewing process.......2004-03-07
I have been conducting interviews for a small telemarketing department (under 65 reps) for quite some time and have tried 3-4 different techniques to reduce my attrition. Another sales manager told me about behavioral interviewing and that is when I went on the search for books that would walk me through the process. This book goes through a step-by-step process to get you started. This is not a complete program, though, but will get you started nicely. I have since attended a web-based training on this subject, but am glad that I had this basic training guide first. I have lowered my attrition by 5-7% and have since applied this system to a performance review I did on all my staff to pinpoint my bottom 30%. I was not surprised at all who would not have been hired if they had been subjected to the behavioral interview method, but this has given me an even plain for performance standards.
Note: This is obviously for those managers that have had no formal interview training but are expected to hire their own staff. HR specialists would find this too elementary.
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- Introduction to Digital Systems
- Introduction to Health Occupation: Today's Health Care Worker, Sixth Edition
- Jobs Around My Neighborhood/Oficios en mi vecindario (English and Spanish Foundation Series) (Book #9) (Bilingual)
- Lean Mean Thirteen (Stephanie Plum Novels)
- Leaving Microsoft to Change the World: An Entrepreneur's Odyssey to Educate the World's Children
- Logic and Computer Design Fundamentals, Third Edition
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- Make Money Teaching Online: How to Land Your First Academic Job, Build Credibility, and Earn a Six-Figure Salary
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