Product Description

* A JIST best-seller—very popular with job seekers!
* More than 215,000 copies in print!
* Rated one of the top job search books ever!

Millions of people have used Michael FarrÂ’s job search methods to find better jobs in shorter amounts of time. The reason: FarrÂ’s methods are practical and results-oriented, the very kind of information that job seekers want.

"The Very Quick Job Search," Third Edition is completely updated and current with a substantial amount of new job search methods and research. ItÂ’s comprehensive, yet designed in such a way that job seekers can quickly find just the information they need on topics such as the two best job search methods, three employer expectations that must be met, four strategies to use a resume effectively, and much more!

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #65441 in Books
• Published on: 2009-03-23
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 512 pages

Review
[This book] can really help you reduce your job search time by 50 percent or more. -- Joyce Lain Kennedy, syndicated columnist

[This book] can really help you reduce your job search time by 50 percent or more. --Joyce Lain Kennedy, syndicated columnist

About the Author
Michael Farr has written more than 20 books on job search and careers that have sold a collective 2 million+ copies! MikeÂ’s writing style is friendly and clear, and job seekers can quickly find just the information and advice they need. Among his many other practical job search and career books: "AmericaÂ’s Top Resumes for AmericaÂ’s Top Jobs."

Customer Reviews

This Book Will Help Entry-Level Workers Find A Job
This book is designed for entry-level job seekers who can look for work at least 25 hours a week. Tells how to get a job by obtaining interviews, which is redefined as a conversation with a person who can hire you, whether or not they have a job open at the time of your discussion. Describes seven step to get a job, which are: 1) Know your skills. 2) Have a clear job objective. 3) Know where and how to look for openings. 4) Spend at least 25 hours a week looking. 5) Get two interviews a day. 6) Do well in interview. 7) Follow up on all contacts. The book is organized so you only have to read the parts that are relevant to you. Very helpful to people with learning disabilities.

From Annotated Bibliography of Learning A Living; A Guide to Finding A Job and Planning A Career for People with Learning Disabilities, Attention Deficit Disorder, and Dyslexia by Dale S. Brown

Need employment? Start HERE!!
This book was actually used as a textbook for our career strategies class in college. Unlike most college textbooks, this book is very reader-friendly, and gets straight to the heart of the matter - getting you the job you want. Covering all essentials of job searching, resume writing, interviewing, and more, the author has provided a clear and simple road map to the layman. If you follow the guidelines this book teaches, I personally promise you the position you wish is in reach - now!

A little too quick for me
My job search wasn't enhanced by this book. I felt that it didn't focus enough on choosing the right career and the right job like Vaultreports.com. Thus, it didn't help me a great deal in choosing what to pursue.