SHEIFGAB!: Staying Sane, Motivated and Productive in Job Search

by Conor Cunneen

Staying Sane, Motivated and Productive in Job Search skillfully addresses an issue only those in job transition can appreciate. At a time when job seekers are involved in what for many is THE most important, frustrating and difficult job ever—trying to find that well paying job—morale and productivity are at a low ebb.Based on Conor Cunneen’s acclaimed SHEIFGAB! presentation (“The best two-hours spent in my job search” – LinkedIn recommendation), this is a book written with passion and knowledge by an author who has a deep appreciation and empathy for job seekers. On a visit to the United States, Irishman Finbarr Kozlowski is invited to present his SHEIFGAB! concept to a group of frustrated, disillusioned, pained and dispirited job seekers. In a book written by a Chicago Humorous Speaker of the year that will have you learning and laughing, Finbarr demonstrates 8 down to earth, real-world, zero-cost, implementable concepts to help you Stay Sane, Motivated and Productive in Job Search and walk into that interview 12 feet tall and bulletproof•S - THE key building block to staying motivatedH - Help You Help yourself and your job searchE - Environment change is critical for job seekersI - Improve yourself and you improve your job prospectsF - Do NOT take parking spots at homeG - S-HAGs = Small Highly Achievable GoalsA - What do I want my Attitude to be?B - Behavior creates Brand. Employers buy Brand

280 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 6, 2025

About the author

Motivational Humorist and business keynote speaker, Conor has spoken to audiences from Malaga to Memphis, from Harley-Davidson to Helsinki and many places in between.
Described as Mark Twain with a brogue and James Joyce meets Tom Peters, he has a deep passion for those in job search.
He has just authored SHEIFGAB the World: 8 Building Blocks to Successful Job Transition. Conor co-hosts JobTalk on Chicago radio and is a winner Chicago Humorous Speaker of the Year.



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