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The Difference Between Being a Tool and Having the Tools: A Commando's Guide to Finding a Job in the New Economy
If you have recently lost a job, have been unemployed for a year or are in the work force at all, this book is for you. It will prepare you to be the best applicant an employer could ask for.
Even though I have a master’s degree, I have never taken a class in finding a job. But my company, Momentum Specialized Staffing, has interviewed thousands of applicants over the years.
I bought Momentum Specialized Staffing in August of 2003, after 14 years of advising clients in the brokerage industry on a variety of investments and insurance. Many of my customers were professionals or small business clients that were very successful in their fields.
I was able to gain an understanding of a variety of different businesses and what made them a success or failure. After dealing with the rich most of my life, I was tired of the constant handholding required. (Not to mention the legal ramifications of making million-dollar investment decisions.)
I also felt the need to provide career education for job seekers, something that is lacking in our education system.
The staffing business provided the gratification of knowing my company could impact my clients' financial results through the hiring process.
In my time at Momentum, I have had the chance to interview people who make anywhere from $10 an hour to a six-figure salary. When they have trouble finding work, I always see two consistent
1. Failure to follow simple directions.
2. Thinking that the world owes them a living.
These are just two of the many problems this book will explore.
I will not bother you with employment psychobabble and tell you I have a crystal ball that makes all the right decisions.
What I will do is explain in plain English what I go through when I am helping companies hire the right individuals. These are the folks that are always employed and ready for the next opportunity—and that could be you!
One question I hear time and time again is “How do I find a good job?”
That is the reason I am writing this to help you learn how to search for a job in today’s economy of high unemployment and few opportunities.
You won’t find tips here from a focus group or class. These tips come from actual experiences in interviews and the interaction of our applicants with clients.
Reading this book can increase your chances of getting a job by at least 50 percent, since most folks lack common sense and take the tips mentioned for granted.
Use this book as a quick read, something you can absorb in a half hour or so to get several good ideas to follow.
Today’s reality is that the job market has changed for good.
No longer will employers carry dead weight in their organization. Today, companies are hiring people that can make an immediate impact, and you need to be prepared to highlight your best attributes.
This book will give you an advantage over other applicants because you will learn tips most applicants don’t even know.
You need to treat looking for a job just like that—a job! It’s a tireless process based on skill, luck and knowing the right people.
Even though I have a master’s degree, I have never taken a class in finding a job. But my company, Momentum Specialized Staffing, has interviewed thousands of applicants over the years.
I bought Momentum Specialized Staffing in August of 2003, after 14 years of advising clients in the brokerage industry on a variety of investments and insurance. Many of my customers were professionals or small business clients that were very successful in their fields.
I was able to gain an understanding of a variety of different businesses and what made them a success or failure. After dealing with the rich most of my life, I was tired of the constant handholding required. (Not to mention the legal ramifications of making million-dollar investment decisions.)
I also felt the need to provide career education for job seekers, something that is lacking in our education system.
The staffing business provided the gratification of knowing my company could impact my clients' financial results through the hiring process.
In my time at Momentum, I have had the chance to interview people who make anywhere from $10 an hour to a six-figure salary. When they have trouble finding work, I always see two consistent
1. Failure to follow simple directions.
2. Thinking that the world owes them a living.
These are just two of the many problems this book will explore.
I will not bother you with employment psychobabble and tell you I have a crystal ball that makes all the right decisions.
What I will do is explain in plain English what I go through when I am helping companies hire the right individuals. These are the folks that are always employed and ready for the next opportunity—and that could be you!
One question I hear time and time again is “How do I find a good job?”
That is the reason I am writing this to help you learn how to search for a job in today’s economy of high unemployment and few opportunities.
You won’t find tips here from a focus group or class. These tips come from actual experiences in interviews and the interaction of our applicants with clients.
Reading this book can increase your chances of getting a job by at least 50 percent, since most folks lack common sense and take the tips mentioned for granted.
Use this book as a quick read, something you can absorb in a half hour or so to get several good ideas to follow.
Today’s reality is that the job market has changed for good.
No longer will employers carry dead weight in their organization. Today, companies are hiring people that can make an immediate impact, and you need to be prepared to highlight your best attributes.
This book will give you an advantage over other applicants because you will learn tips most applicants don’t even know.
You need to treat looking for a job just like that—a job! It’s a tireless process based on skill, luck and knowing the right people.
53 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 13, 2012
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