Great New Book for All Job Hunters - Use Your Head to Get Your Foot in the Door

Since most people have 3-4 careers and 10-12 jobs by the age of 40 according to the United States Bureau of Labor and Statistics, it is important to continue building your job-finding skills. Proactive preparedness is a much better plan than reactive panic. This week, I read the perfect book to add to your library if you are an X Generation, Y Generation, or Baby Boomer – Use Your Head to Get Your Foot in the Door – Job Search Secrets No One Else Will Tell You by Harvey MacKay.

This book is an easy read with short chapters, anecdotal stories, and great tips to boost your skills in planning and conducting an effective job search. Harvey MacKay reinforces much of what I have been telling my clients for over 15 years, including:

• The best method of finding a job is through networking by phone and in person (66% of all jobs are found this way).


• The best online network is Linkedin.com.


• To remain marketable, you must continue learning.


• Be willing to offer assistance to others.


• Anger is only one letter away from danger. It can be destructive if it isn’t dealt with.


• Believe in yourself. You are never a failure until you think you are.


• Don’t take rejection personally and remember, all you need is one yes!


• Use your computer for researching industries, companies, employers, and specific individuals but don’t spend valuable time that you could use for networking in person on the computer.


• Take extra copies of your resume to the interview. (I say at least 6).


• Be prepared to answer and ask specific questions at interviews.


• Dress professionally even if you are told it is casual Friday. First impressions really can make a difference and casual is only for after you are hired.


• The last candidate interviewed has a greater chance of being offered the job.


• Send a handwritten thank you note within 24 hours after the interview, including one to the gatekeeper. This can be the deciding factor.

Use Your Head to Get Your Foot in the Door also provides lists and tools to help you maximize your chances to capture a job in this competitive market in which there are 6-8 candidates for every position.

I recommend this as a must read book and a great gift.

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