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HIRED: Cut Your Career Search Time in Half
GOLD medal winner of the 31st Annual Midwest Book Awards in Non Fiction - Business If you or someone you know is struggling with the daunting process of finding a new position, as well as learning what to do—and not to do—in order to meet people, network, and make connections who can help you learn about job openings in your field, Hired! is for you. The author experienced two job losses (both beyond his control) in three years, and what he learned to get the first new job cut his search time in half for the next time. He provides many clear and easy-to-implement ideas that make you stand apart from other candidates, and more importantly, stand above them in the valuable information you should provide to show companies why they should hire YOU. George shares the lessons he learned during two job transitions as a template to help other job seekers land their next position faster. His idea-filled book provides strategies he used to improve himself, bring discipline to the job of finding a job, and to crisply articulate and exude his personal brand. Give yourself a healthy dose of job search read this book. —Carol Kaemmerer, author of LinkedIn for the Savvy Promote Your Brand with Authenticity, Tact and Power “This inspirational and practical book from the perspective of an operations leader and master connector will help you get organized and develop a strategy for a successful job search. Embrace George’s tools and tips and see how you can more quickly get traction and land a job that fills your soul.” —Anne Pryor, Speaker and Top LinkedIn Expert, Strategist and Trainer
136 pages, ebook
Published September 28, 2020
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October 11, 2020
I am the author of this new book that I wrote to help those in career search land faster their next job.
George's first book, Hired: Cut Your Career Search Time in Half, is based on his own experience--when he found himself facing two job transitions in less than three years. From both his military training and operations background, he learned that career transition also has a process. He became a student, listening, taking copious notes, and asking vital questions to many people that he met.
George started his career in the US Army serving in 101st Airborne Division in Fort Campbell, Kentucky, additionally in Wurzburg, Germany, and Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Iraq in Support of Desert Shield/Desert Storm. He credits this experience with his leadership training, positive attitude through adversity, and his ability to overcome major obstacles. In addition, George has 25 years in Global Operations managing working in four industries: Automotive, Contract Electronic Manufacturing, Industrial Automation, and Capital Equipment Manufacturing. He is passionate about helping individuals and businesses become better.
George has had three international assignments in Germany, Thailand and China, and these have increased his knowledge of global and diversified cultures.
He credits his strong belief in God and the support of his family for his success. His wife of 26 years, Kerry, is very loving and supportive, as are their three beautiful and successful children: Mason, Devin, and Aislynn. He loves spending his free time with his family boating, traveling, and golfing, plus he's an avid runner.
George also does individual coaching, consults with businesses and business leaders, as well as speaks on topics such as developing next generational leaders in organization, strong teams, driving improvements within companies.
To contact George for further assistance email him at: georgecmurray@gmail.com.
George's first book, Hired: Cut Your Career Search Time in Half, is based on his own experience--when he found himself facing two job transitions in less than three years. From both his military training and operations background, he learned that career transition also has a process. He became a student, listening, taking copious notes, and asking vital questions to many people that he met.
George started his career in the US Army serving in 101st Airborne Division in Fort Campbell, Kentucky, additionally in Wurzburg, Germany, and Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Iraq in Support of Desert Shield/Desert Storm. He credits this experience with his leadership training, positive attitude through adversity, and his ability to overcome major obstacles. In addition, George has 25 years in Global Operations managing working in four industries: Automotive, Contract Electronic Manufacturing, Industrial Automation, and Capital Equipment Manufacturing. He is passionate about helping individuals and businesses become better.
George has had three international assignments in Germany, Thailand and China, and these have increased his knowledge of global and diversified cultures.
He credits his strong belief in God and the support of his family for his success. His wife of 26 years, Kerry, is very loving and supportive, as are their three beautiful and successful children: Mason, Devin, and Aislynn. He loves spending his free time with his family boating, traveling, and golfing, plus he's an avid runner.
George also does individual coaching, consults with businesses and business leaders, as well as speaks on topics such as developing next generational leaders in organization, strong teams, driving improvements within companies.
To contact George for further assistance email him at: georgecmurray@gmail.com.
June 21, 2021
Great guide for everyone in transition!
Insightful, first hand, great tools. George offers personal perspective on strategies for networking to find a great next job. He offers keys to networking, using social media and interviewing. He also offers numerous suggestions for self-care during the journey.
Insightful, first hand, great tools. George offers personal perspective on strategies for networking to find a great next job. He offers keys to networking, using social media and interviewing. He also offers numerous suggestions for self-care during the journey.
October 7, 2021
"Hired" is practical, useful, compassionate, and motivating. Any one who finds themselves in a job loss and transition, or has a loved one in these straits, get a copy of this book. "Hired" will pop you out of the malaise. The reader will be inspired by George's revelations and his own personal and professional evolution, all of which he so generously shares in this book. And it's a quick read!
August 14, 2023
I saw a presentation by the author at a networking meeting. Personally, I've given up on the whole idea of submitting online job applications because the success rate is ridiculously low. When George suggested using snail mail for contacting potential employers, I thought, "Wow, this guy is on to something. That's something that's not online and may actually work!" After this meeting, I bought the book.
I liked this book because it provides good advice and matches my own experience. George suggests getting out and finding temp jobs to reduce the cash burn while you search for a job in your profession. I've done that and it's good advice. He's also a fan of cold calling and snail mail. Both of these approaches are more fruitful than online job applications (IMHO).
He's resisted the temptation to pad the book with drivel to make it seem more impressive. So it's a short, content-rich read.
I liked this book because it provides good advice and matches my own experience. George suggests getting out and finding temp jobs to reduce the cash burn while you search for a job in your profession. I've done that and it's good advice. He's also a fan of cold calling and snail mail. Both of these approaches are more fruitful than online job applications (IMHO).
He's resisted the temptation to pad the book with drivel to make it seem more impressive. So it's a short, content-rich read.
March 2, 2022
Buy this book. If not for yourself, buy it for someone you care about struggling in their search or simply looking for a new opportunity.
His candid communication is refreshing, as he doesn’t fill the pages of his book with ethereal fluff. As you read, you realize that George is someone who’s been in the trenches. He openly and candidly discusses his trials and tribulations and helps you navigate your hunt.
His ideas, tools, and methodologies act as an azimuth to find your “true north” and increase your productivity and effectiveness tremendously.
This is a “don’t hesitate to buy” book!
His candid communication is refreshing, as he doesn’t fill the pages of his book with ethereal fluff. As you read, you realize that George is someone who’s been in the trenches. He openly and candidly discusses his trials and tribulations and helps you navigate your hunt.
His ideas, tools, and methodologies act as an azimuth to find your “true north” and increase your productivity and effectiveness tremendously.
This is a “don’t hesitate to buy” book!
February 16, 2022
George’s book was very insightful, offering proven methods that helped me organize and plan my last career move. Sharing scenarios from his own experience navigating the highs and lows of a job search, George’s approach to creating meaningful connections gave me the added confidence and personal accountability to take control of how, and where I invested my time and energy. I recommend Hired to anyone from new college graduate to seasoned professional looking for their next opportunity or to more effectively expand their network.
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