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* Rated one of the top job search books ever! Millions of people have used Michael Farr’s job search methods to find better jobs in shorter amounts of time. The reason: Farr’s methods are practical and results-oriented, the very kind of information that job seekers want. "The Very Quick Job Search," Third Edition is completely updated and current with a substantial amount of new job search methods and research. It’s comprehensive, yet designed in such a way that job seekers can quickly find just the information they need on topics such as the two best job search methods, three employer expectations that must be met, four strategies to use a resume effectively, and much more! |
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4 of 5 found the following review helpful:
 This Book Will Help Entry-Level Workers Find A JobMar 25, 2003
By Dale Susan Brown
"Dale Susan Brown"
This book is designed for entry-level job seekers who can look for work at least 25 hours a week. Tells how to get a job by obtaining interviews, which is redefined as a conversation with a person who can hire you, whether or not they have a job open at the time of your discussion. Describes seven step to get a job, which are: 1) Know your skills. 2) Have a clear job objective. 3) Know where and how to look for openings. 4) Spend at least 25 hours a week looking. 5) Get two interviews a day. 6) Do well in interview. 7) Follow up on all contacts. The book is organized so you only have to read the parts that are relevant to you. Very helpful to people with learning disabilities.From Annotated Bibliography of Learning A Living; A Guide to Finding A Job and Planning A Career for People with Learning Disabilities, Attention Deficit Disorder, and Dyslexia by Dale S. Brown
 "Quick" Job Search? Really???Feb 08, 2012
By F. McLemore
"4tun81"
I bought this book, and kept "sort of" using it to find work. And I finally realized why I never got very enthusiastic about using it.
It says "traditional" job search methods don't work. I agree with that a little. But if they don't, why do people keep using them? They must work for somebody.
But the main thing I don't like is that it tells you to basically search for jobs that don't even exist yet. It's pretty much "knock on a company's doors before they even know something will be open soon." He does explain how to do that, but those methods involve even more time than using "traditional" methods. So, how is that "quick"?
It's pretty well-known that most jobs are not actually advertised. Duh. So this is not news. The author also recommends doing temp work until you find something. I've been temping for a long time, and I can tell this book is way out of date (2004). Temp jobs are becoming just as hard to get as permanent jobs, because everybody is trying it now - and agencies are getting pickier now because of that. It's not "a quick buck" anymore.
This book is just "more of the same" - it's really no different than any other book out there. I kept hoping this book would help me regroup and re-energize my efforts. I think the only thing it will "re-energize" is my trash can.
 Bloated BookJan 15, 2011
By Patrick Roberts
The author enjoys repeating himself, making for a thicker and more bloated book than necessary. Unfortunately, this detracts from the casual reading experience.
However, the book is nonetheless insightful and worth a scan at a bookstore.
5 of 8 found the following review helpful:
Need employment? Start HERE!!Jun 09, 1999
This book was actually used as a textbook for our career strategies class in college. Unlike most college textbooks, this book is very reader-friendly, and gets straight to the heart of the matter - getting you the job you want. Covering all essentials of job searching, resume writing, interviewing, and more, the author has provided a clear and simple road map to the layman. If you follow the guidelines this book teaches, I personally promise you the position you wish is in reach - now!
3 of 7 found the following review helpful:
A little too quick for meMar 27, 1999
My job search wasn't enhanced by this book. I felt that it didn't focus enough on choosing the right career and the right job like Vaultreports.com. Thus, it didn't help me a great deal in choosing what to pursue.
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