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Be Sharp: "Tell Me About Yourself" in Great Introductions and Professional Bios

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Be Sharp is excellent advice for the 'new age' of job search. These principles are relevant and timeless. I highly recommend this book to everyone who is either in a job search or in sales.

Paula Asinof is a seasoned professional who is reminding us to 'take care of the basics' to achieve competitive differentiation. How we 'show up', especially in these tough times, will certainly make a difference. This can be as simple as how we introduce ourselves, our 'elevator pitch', our one page 'bio' and 'leave behind'...these will make the difference in today's sea of unemployed and/or high potentials looking to achive greatness! Worth the read - a simple, yet incredibly powerful - book of golden nuggets. Highly recommend.

Kristin Kaufman

This book was provided by a friend who was aware that I would soon be making a career change. It is an invaluable tool, especially if you have not been job hunting for some time and need a new, fresh approach to market yourself. Thank you to the authors who did a great job!

I am a Career & Personal Branding Strategist who has been asked to write Personal Branding for Dummies (to be published in May 2012). I have been using "Be Sharp" book with my clients for the last couple of years and love it. I have recommended it to all of the coaches on a corporate assignment as well. I will be showcasing some of the material in my book.

This book is right-on point providing relevant information to sharpen your marketable skills and message. Now, I have a clear vision of my purpose and brand - Ms. Gloria, The Happy Camper Family Expert! Don't delay, buy it today - your future is waiting on you!

More than just a employment search "how to" book, "Be Sharp" delves into the concepts of personal branding, and marketing of people and concepts. I've spoken to the author on these and other subjects, and this book sits prominently on my desktop, because it provides something most of these books do not; Inspiration. Purchasing this book is like buying a good household tool, it will be there to do the job for you each and every time you reach for it. A bargain in my book.

After I purchased the book, I could not put it down. Be Sharp is a quick read with solid recommendations.

I received this book as a gift and found it to be clear, concise, easily translated for any industry or organization, and provides you with a competitive edge necessary in this difficult job market. As someone looking to make a career change in the near future, who also understands the importance of making a memorable first impression, I found that this book is a must have.

The book is well done. Many of the chapters could be books of their own. The ability to be brief,organized and sharp is skillfully conveyed.

Mina,

I received Mike's copy of the book in the mail this weekend and read it cover-to-cover before I finished opening the rest of the mail! As you know I have started a new program and I have a presentation tomorrow. I used your 12 steps for my personal introduction and I loved the outcome! Thank you so much for sending Mike's copy to Texas...he may need another one!

Thank you and your partner for an excellent resource.

Sincerely,
Kathy Johanns
Geriatric Care Manager
Care-Connect, Lutheran Social Services