Over 40 & You're Hired!: Secrets to Landing a Great Job

by Robin Ryan

“Robin Ryan has the inside track on how to get hired.” – ABC NEWS
 
If you are over 40 and struggling to land a new job, you’re not alone. It’s a whole new ballgame out there, so America's top career counselor has perfected a market-tested program to help you stand out effectively and appeal to employers amid age discrimination and floods of competition. In Over 40 and You’re Hired! , Robin Ryan draws on her 30 years of direct hiring experience, 20 years as a career counselor, and her extensive relationships with hundreds of recruiters, decisions makers, and HR professionals to give you the skills and tools you need to revitalize your career and secure a new, better-paying job. She
 
     • How hiring has changed and what you need to do to compete
     • Ways to tap into the the 80% of all jobs that are never advertised
     • LinkedIn strategies you to need to use
     • Successful formats for creating a winning Resume and Cover Letter
     • Answers to tough interview questions
     • Effective strategies to overcome age discrimination
     • Proven salary negotiation techniques
     • Effective strategies to present yourself as the candidate to hire
     • Networking techniques to get in front of decision makers
     • Inspiration and motivation to foster your success!
 
“Targeted and strategic--a real winner." --  Business Radio Network
 
“Loaded with great tips and a valuable bonus section available only to book buyers.” – Long Island Press  
 
"If you use Robin Ryan’s advice, you definitely fly by the competition."  - - KING-TV News
 
“Robin Ryan is America's leading authority on how to get hired in today’s job market.” -- The Arizona Republic
 

Genres: Nonfiction, Business

256 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2009

Reviews

[Elizabeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Other than the absolutely horrible intro where you feel bad for aging, this book gives some great tips on capitalizing on the skills and experiences gathered by time in the field. I've enjoyed doing the exercises and discovered some skills that I didn't think would be important but might turn in to great selling features during an interview. The website connection is very helpful as well providing access to useful tools to build power words and confidence.

[Laurie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Decent book to read as I look to get back into the workforce. The web links no longer work, as I suppose this was written a few years ago, but there is enough info in the book itself to help me get started in a job search, putting together a current resume and cover letter, and job interviewing tips.

[FELICIA JACKSON · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was very encouraging for my age.

[Georgia · Rating 2 out of 5]

Although it had some good info, none of the website's recommended worked, except for her own site. This however did not have the bookreader or tools tabs she mentions in the book.

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

A little outdated, but great insights and info

[Steph · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great tips!

[Kathleen Rainwater · Rating 5 out of 5]

I work with a lot of people who are WAY over 40 and searching for a new job. Career counselor Robin Ryan has great advise. I listened to this book and it was engaging and educatioal. Robyn reveals search strategies that take advantage of your strengths. She offers valuable information on how to access the “hidden job market” and explains how create targeted resumes and cover letters. She admits that you need to be prepared for hiring managers who are younger than you, and concerned about your age. She advises how to emphasize your experience and deal with thier fears about your technology skills.

[Nan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am going to read this book again, i sorta ran thru it quickly as to determine if it was worth my full attention. Since I do think its worth it, i will go thru this again. Its a diverse book in terms of salary ranges, however, it does start out high on the salary ranges.
A person in the "middle income" bracket will only benefit from the ideas not getting that lowest example salary range. To this point I was disappointed.

[Kathryn · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is marketed more for the executive who earns a higher income than most, but the tips in this book can apply to many positions that one applies for. I wish I read this earlier, but will put some of these tips into use, if my 2nd interview w/ a company doesn't work out.

[Frank Chirico · Rating 5 out of 5]

An all around great book for the over 40 job seeker. I rented this book through Kindle library and probably plan on buying a copy for myself to mark up. But Robin tackles all the problems we face. From dress to success. A must need book.

[Paul Groinus · Rating 2 out of 5]

Unless you have been hiding out in a cave this last decade, most of this advise is common sense. There are a few good tips; worth skimming through.

[Donna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good book for older people looking for a job. Tell how to update your appearance and other good info.

[Lori Grant · Rating 4 out of 5]

A should-read book on job hunting and resumes in managing your career.

[Phillip · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lots of good job hunting tips.

[Mckinley · Rating 2 out of 5]

Does start out a bit like an info-mercial, but some good tips and advice.

[Major Doug · Rating 3 out of 5]

Listened to this book: motivated me even more to find a new job.

[Linda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good suggestions for updating conceptions about job hunting.

[Kim · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well written.

[Russ · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a little dated and the economy has changed since it was written. There is still some useful advice for finding opportunities and getting your foot in the door.

[shawn stapleton · Rating 3 out of 5]

Got back into the Hotel Business