"Headhunter" Hiring Secrets: The Rules of the Hiring Game Have Changed . . . Forever!

by Skip Freeman, Michael Garee (Editor)

Find your next job like a headhunter does! I’m a headhunter of 15-years. Back during the recession, every interview counted. You couldn’t afford to make a mistake when you had a shot at one of the very few jobs available. To help the candidates I was representing, I created a manual to guide them in their job search. Over time, the manual grew. My candidates were winning the job 7 out of 10 times over other candidates going after the same jobs on their own or from other recruiters. And that is how Headhunter Hiring Secrets was born (version 2.0 released in 2016). Released as a self-published book in January 2010, it has now (as of Feb. 2017) reached 54,631 people. Today, despite improvements in the economy and job market, competition for new jobs, particularly the really good jobs, is still fierce and very challenging. And another factor to consider is this - according to LinkedIn (2017 survey), 52% of currently employed men and women state they are interested in exploring new career opportunities . That's as many as 73 million people who are now (or soon will be) competing for a finite number of available jobs. Therefore, those who are the best prepared to effectively compete in today’s still dynamic job market will have the best chance to be hired for one of these new jobs. Here are some Also included are excellent practical examples Here’s to winning the job!

Genres: Business, Self Help

348 pages, Paperback

First published January 19, 2010

Reviews

[Dejan Simic · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great practical advices!

Such a great book from an expert of the field! Content of the book, flow, creativity, everything is at the right place, and very well explained. One of the best books of headhunting and must read for everyone looking for a new challenging opportunities!

[Colby Nelson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Overall I believe this book has a lot of good information, especially regarding how a candidate should represent him/herself during an interview, how to prepare for an interview by researching the company, etc. Job searching and interviewing can be very stressful, but knowing what to expect and having a basic guideline to answering common interview questions can ease tension quite a bit.

Having said that, I gave this book 3 stars because some of the information is (in my opinion) counter-intuitive to the hiring process. The hiring process is already convoluted and wrapped in bureaucratic red-tape, there's no need to delay the process further. For example, in phase three there is a chapter titled "Never Answer Your Phone". I disagree with this sentiment. I guarantee that you are not the only candidate they are considering, and not answering your phone to validate your self-importance or to play hard to get will only cause the Hiring Authority or HR Director to move on to the next candidate.

In closing, this book contains a lot of good tips and if you aren't familiar with the interviewing process, or how to represent yourself properly I believe it is a good read. Best of luck!

[Mish · Rating 4 out of 5]

So, I'm employed now! I accredit part of my success to this book as it helped me job search in a way that is both organized and effective. It contains a lot of useful tips throughout the whole job search process - from getting started to fixing up your CV, to finally resigning your job because you snagged a contract. I particularly valued the segments on interview questions as there are a lot of great model answers there that you could use as a base when doing interview prep. There was also a quote that I kept in mind the whole time which was "Effort -> Activity -> Results" - as long as you put in enough effort, you will see results. I believe that if you're going no where with your job search, or simply don't know where to start, this book is a great jump-starter.

[Ivo Stoykov · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a must book for everyone even if one have a millionaire uncle. Every one who is alive sooner or later face the problem how to market itself successfully. This book describe brilliantly one way to do this.

[Kenny Oyama · Rating 4 out of 5]

I didn't really like Freeman's writing style or tone (he really sounds full of himself throughout), but the book does have a lot of very pragmatic tips to getting hired. I received a great offer for a new job a little over a month after having finished the book.

[Amanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Practical, actionable advice plus insider tips. Exactly what you need for your current job search or your next job search.

[Dipa Sanatani · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good book, lots of great tips. Although admittedly, most of it is very general and not industry/career stage specific. But still, this book has a lot of useful advice and good cautionary tales.

[K Vardhanabhuti · Rating 5 out of 5]

excellent book!

A must read for any serious job seeker! I really appreciate your effort in sharing all your secrets Skip! Merry Xmas!