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THE ULTIMATE GAME PLAN FOR A CHAMPIONSHIP CAREER

Succeeding in your professional life is like winning the big game; your talent will be wasted if you don’t have the strategy to go with it and the fearlessness to score when you get the chance. And, of course, it doesn’t hurt to have a great coach.

Syndicated business columnist Carol Kleiman–known nationwide as "The Career Coach"–here provides the rules for getting ahead whether the economy is up or down. Winning the Job Game gives you the expert advice and the vital knowledge to land your ideal job and climb the promotion ladder. If you’re worried about keeping your job in tough times, she’ll show you how to avoid the ax during layoffs. If you just lost your job, she’ll help you get back in the game. With this expert professional resource, you’ll be able to:

• Deal with the changing job market
• Find out where the best jobs are, what they pay, and what skills you need
• Market yourself and research potential employers
• Design the perfect resume and write the ideal cover letter for any job
• Land the best interviews and blow away the competition
• Utilize top-notch online resources
• Use headhunters and temp work to your advantage
• Maximize your skills and increase your value with continuing education
• Balance your professional and personal lives

So get off the bench and use your skills to achieve your goals. All it takes is a little hard work, enthusiasm, and the encouragement of a good coach. With Winning the Job Game you’ll be doing your victory dance in no time.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1009689 in Books
• Published on: 2002-09-06
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 264 pages

From the Back Cover
THE ULTIMATE GAME PLAN FOR A CHAMPIONSHIP CAREER

Succeeding in your professional life is like winning the big game; your talent will be wasted if you don’t have the strategy to go with it and the fearlessness to score when you get the chance. And, of course, it doesn’t hurt to have a great coach.

Syndicated business columnist Carol Kleiman–known nationwide as "The Career Coach"–here provides the rules for getting ahead whether the economy is up or down. Winning the Job Game gives you the expert advice and the vital knowledge to land your ideal job and climb the promotion ladder. If you’re worried about keeping your job in tough times, she’ll show you how to avoid the ax during layoffs. If you just lost your job, she’ll help you get back in the game. With this expert professional resource, you’ll be able to:

• Deal with the changing job market
• Find out where the best jobs are, what they pay, and what skills you need
• Market yourself and research potential employers
• Design the perfect resume and write the ideal cover letter for any job
• Land the best interviews and blow away the competition
• Utilize top-notch online resources
• Use headhunters and temp work to your advantage
• Maximize your skills and increase your value with continuing education
• Balance your professional and personal lives

So get off the bench and use your skills to achieve your goals. All it takes is a little hard work, enthusiasm, and the encouragement of a good coach. With Winning the Job Game you’ll be doing your victory dance in no time.

About the Author
CAROL KLEIMAN is a nationally syndicated business columnist for The Chicago Tribune whose columns on the workplace are read by millions of readers each week. One of the most respected and recognized career specialists in the nation, she has appeared on such shows as the Today show and Oprah. She is the author of three other bestselling career guides, The 100 Best Jobs for the 1990s and Beyond, The Career Coach, and Getting a Job.

Customer Reviews

Usual superficial tripe from Kleiman
Sadly this is yet another collection of superficial tripe from this consistently lightweight columnist. The coach analogy has worn itself thin (at least a dozen career writers claim to be America's career coach -- and some of them actually offer real substance in their books and columns). The little boxes with "keen" advice are embarrasing. It feels like Ms. Kleiman is writing for the lowest common denominator or thinks her readers are just plain dumb. I guess the underlying problem with this book is that is doesn't say anything that hasn't been said before, usually better, in other career books and it does not respect the intelligence of its potential readers.

Career help for everyone
Carol Kleiman has written articles for the Chicago Trib for decades and this book offers great advice from her years of research. Recommended reading for levels of jobs -- frontline to executive.

You Can Do It! and Get a Job From Reading This Book
Carol Kleiman knows her stuff. Thanks to her advice in this excellent and accessible book, I was able to navigate the rough waters of finding a new job. Now I will use this book as my career bible to keep my job!

I really appreciate the insights and advice that this book presents. Whether you are currently looking for a new job or you want to find a job that better fits your skills, this book is for you.

The information on the salaries and skills needed for the top jobs makes this book an indispensable resource. It is simply the best job/career book out there!