Review: Just what I needed to get a new job!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 01 31, 2013
Straight from a recruiting insider, this book provides useful insights on the job market from the other side of the interview table.How would I know who's hiring? What does the hiring company really expect from a candidate? How will I stand out from the crowd? The author answers all these and more with a step by step approach on doing the rights things to get a job.The first chapter covers resume writing and the importance of providing value. The author then goes into impressive detail on how to format your resume to stand out and provides a handy checklist at the end of the chapter. This book has also given me the idea of looking at my previous performance reviews to prepare for future interviews and to lace my resume with useful keywords that will catch the eye of the recruiter. How brilliant is that?Chapter two explains how to get your resume out to the right people. I found the tip on alternative and industry-specific job boards useful as well as the pages on how to deal with recruiters. Tips on networking and using social media effectively are also covered in subsequent chapters.A good read and a very practical guide. Highly recommended.