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If you are looking for a job you need every advantage you can get. What Does Somebody Have to Do to Get a Job Around Here? puts a former Human Resources executive turned employee advocate in your corner. Cynthia Shapiroreveals the best-kept job secrets that employers don’t want you to know including: *Secret #8: A computer is deciding your job prospects. *Secret #12: Professional references are useless. *Secret #18: There is a “type” that always gets the offer. *Secret #21: The Thank-You note is too late. *Secret #28: Always negotiate. * …and thirty-nine more! Once you know the secrets you can create a winning resume, ace the interview, and land the job of your dreams. Cynthia Shapiro, M.B.A., E.L.C., P.H.R., author of Corporate Confidential, is a former human resources executive and consultant. Now a personal career coach and employee advocate, she provides consultations and advice for employees all over the world. Her unique brand of career advice has been seen on ABC, CNN, FOX News, PBS and MSNBC; in the pages of Fortune, Glamour, Self, Details, Essence, Marie Claire, and is widely read in major newspapers across the U.S. Cynthia Shapiro lives and works in Los Angeles, California.
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Solid book with great tips
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This book helped me answer a ton of lingering questions I had during my job application process, particularly in reference to past layoffs, salary timing discussion & negotiation, resume layout & organization, key cover letter phrases, compelling answers to common questions, dealing with different types of interviews, and so much more. A very well-researched, contrarian and unique book for anyone looking to add power to their job-hunting efforts.
Interesting reading!
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Bought this book for advice, etc. What a wake up call!!! Very interesting to hear that where you thought you were doing very well you actually were not!
Don't Apply For Jobs Until You Read This Book!
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This is a very good book. She really does give you all the inside secrets in the world of HR. So much eye-opening info. I couldn't put the book down. I am recommending this book to my friends and family members. She talks about companies "secret criteria" when it comes to hiring and why they will never tell you the real reason you didn't get the job. She also talks about resumes that stick out and help get the interviews. She talks about why you should never quit your current job in order to spend more time applying for jobs. Really great info. This is the perfect book for someone who has been applying everywhere and can't understand why s/he has never received a phonecall or only receives rejection letters.
Worth Its Weight in Gold
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This book was worth its weight in gold for my husband's job search. After two long years looking for a job, my husband was incredibly frustrated and discouraged. He was an experienced legal professional with excellent credentials, but employers just didn't seem interested in his resume. He knew that he had to be doing something wrong but had no idea what. Then he got Cynthia Shapiro's book. Talk about results! He read the book in one weekend - applied all of the suggestions - and suddenly everything changed. Now he had interviews, call-backs, just an amazing amount of interest from potential employers. He quickly landed his dream job, and got a substantial salary increase in the process. (Amazingly, even now, companies are calling him with requests to schedule "back-up" interviews in case things don't work out with the company that he ended up joining.... can you imagine??) I only wish my husband had this book at the beginning of his job search. Folks, if you or someone you know is looking for a job, Cynthia Shapiro's book is the real deal. It is an amazing resource for job hunters, and IT WORKS.
Cutting Edge Guide to Today's Job Hunt
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I saw Cynthia Shapiro on CNN promoting "What Does Somebody Have To Do To Get A Job Around Here?" and really liked her warmth and articulacy. Needed a job, bought the book. What a fast, entertaining, and profoundly helpful read.
All the nagging questions I had about a process I didn't understand--even some issues I didn't know existed--were laid out in a very clear, friendly, and enjoyable format.
I had read some reviews on this site saying that Cynthia Shapiro does free consultations and even calls back on the same day. I found myself in a confusing situation during a job offer (a company I like, but at a much lower rate than they advertised). I left a message for Ms. Shapiro and she called back promptly, gave me a pro's perspective on my situation given my salary history, and some great ideas for negotiating nevertheless.
I am so happy with this product and very much hope to have the chance to work with Ms. Shapiro in the future.
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