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4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
I highly recommend Landon's work! Apr 11, 2012
By BookDiva22 Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R2BSAAVF6SXYP5 I just cannot put into words how this book has helped me in a lot of ways. I got my dream job because I did well in the application by submitting impressive documents and most especially I impressed my interviewer. I never thought that I would have the confidence I had during the process but thanks to this book, I am now happily employed doing the job that I love and with the company of people that I love working with!
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Helped this experienced professional get a 10k raise Oct 08, 2009
By D. Young I'm a computer professional with nearly a decade of experience. Even though this book seems focused on a younger audience, it helped me land a 10k raise by using a few of the psychological techniques described within it.
Basically, I reminded my employer of my value to the market, my value to the company and introduced the suspicion that I was looking elsewhere.
A few recruiters had called the main office asking for my contact information. I replied back to the admin person and made a side comment/joke about my loyalty to the company. She responded with saying that she thought that she should mention my loyalty to the owners.
We had just gotten off a very successful project, and I sent an email to the owners asking if they'd write a recommendation for me on LinkedIn. I framed the request as wanting to get the recommendation now while the success of the project was fresh in their minds. Each one replied something like, "Woah! You aren't leaving, are you?"
These events did three things: reinforced my scarcity, reminded them of my value to the company and let them consider the possibility of me leaving.
I was then planning to contact the owners and request a raise. However, before I got around to it, they offered me a 10k raise without me even asking for it. No joke.
Oh... the other cool thing about this book is that it reads like a novel, not like a manual. So that made it pretty easy to read and internalize the information.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
A Unique Perspective for Today's Job Hunters Nov 06, 2009
By D. West The Unspoken Rules of Getting Hired takes a unique look at today's job market and job hunters, identifying many of the common pitfalls and misconceptions about how to effectively search for not just a job, but the job that you want. Though not a current job seeker, I work for a large international professional services firm that does extensive campus recruiting and interviewing each year, which I am a major part of. I can assuredly say that many of the techniques and strategies towards networking, researching and demonstrating value will truly get you noticed and provide you the best opportunities at landing a quality job.
I have to admit I was a little skeptical at first, but was honestly blown away at how densely packed this book is with valuable information and strategies. Even the most accomplished professionals will get some great takeaways from the content presented.
As with any recruiting/interviewing book, if you aren't really serious about getting a good job and aren't willing to put in the extra effort to get one (we don't just give them away), then don't bother with this book, you can just stand in line with everyone else. However, if you want to set yourself apart, stand out to a prospective employer and start building a network of mentors and colleagues, this is a small investment towards one of the biggest decisions of your life.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Great book, well worth your time Oct 22, 2009
By D. Wang I recently graduated from college and having gone through all of my university's career center resources, this book has been by far the most helpful in my job hunt. They say it's not what you know, but who you know. Well, this book tips the balance back in favor for those of us without all those connections.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
I should have read this 20 years ago... Oct 21, 2009
By S. Shen Currently I'm not searching for a job, but I found this book very useful. I've been an independent consultant for many years and had to interview almost every year. I never really looked at the interviewing process this way - or really understand all the nuances. I always thought the reasons that I got hired or not hired were due to my skill set and the personality of the person whom interviewed me. This book breaks down all these variables and gave me a clear mental picture for this rather uncomfortable process that every job seeker must learn to master.
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