Career Guide for the High-Tech Professional [Paperback]

David Perry (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 21, 2008

This book is filled with job-finding wisdom and the actual things you must say in your cover letter, on your resume, and during your interviews. Nothing is left to chance. Every detail is covered.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"...It's informative and gives realistic steps to take in creating fulfilling and productive economic marriages." -- Dr. Stephen R. Covey, author of the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

"...No one gives you a job, you earn one, and Perry shows you how." -- Seth Godin, author of Survival is Not Enough

"...Perry shows you how to embrace your talents...and excel in a career you are passionate about." -- Guy Kawasaki, author of Rules for Revolutionaries, and Chief Executive Officer, Garage Technology Ventures

"This is 'Guerrilla Hunting' at its best, and I highly recommend that you invest the time in reading it..." -- Jay Conrad Levinson, author of Guerrilla Marketing

Product Details

• Paperback: 216 pages
• Publisher: Career Press (May 21, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1564147436
• ISBN-13: 978-1564147431
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 7 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #794,982 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Profile: recruiting black-belt who builds executive teams for explosive growth.

Philosophy: consistently exceeding client expectations has nothing to do with headcount - it's about who - not how many.

I believe in the power of a concentrated team of proven performers, where diligence and intelligence provide a foundation for insight, and where agility and flexibility enable timely response to even the subtlest market nuances.

In the end it's not about size, but the shadow you cast.

I'm a veteran of more than 1000 recruiting and executive search projects - with a 99.7% success rate. I have negotiated more than $185 million in salaries.

I enjoy writing on a variety of subjects including leadership and executive search. I've published four books in the USA: "Guerrilla Marketing for Job Hunters 3.0" [John Wiley& Sons] and "Career Guide for the High-Tech Professional" [Career Press].

I graduated from McGill University in 1982 with a BA in Economics and Industrial Relations, I am also a Commissioned Officer . In 1999, I was fortunate enough to be recognized as one of the "Top 40 Under 40" Entrepreneurs in Ottawa, where I live with my wife and business partner Anita Martel and our four precocious children. I recruit globally.

My biggest accomplishment to date is staying married to Anita whom I met while on basic officer training. As you can imagine, even after 28 years together, I occasionally forget that I "changed the rules" on a number of occasions which Anita claims tipped the balance in my favor [I won the Sword of Honor for top Officer Cadet and Anita came a close second]. This predates Captain Kirk's Kobayashi Maru Scenario.

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Refer to the Guerrilla Job Search web site at www.gm4jh.com or Perry-Martel International Inc. at www.perrymartel.com for more.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Everything you need to get a great job, June 14, 2004

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"ladierker" (Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Career Guide for the High-Tech Professional (Paperback)

I was really impressed by this book. Perry understands the process behind attracting the interest of perspective employers and walks you through it. He even provides ALL the materials.. (the 'action words' websites for researching your target companies, many samples of new resume types) I found this book both enourmously helpful and entertaining. This is one of those books I have and will continue to give as a gift to others.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best career book you'll ever read!, July 11, 2005

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Donna Hogan (Ottawa, ON CANADA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Career Guide for the High-Tech Professional (Paperback)

I am a business book junkie and always have a few "how-to" career books on the go and David Perry's book is the best I have ever read. The one thing career counsellors and the like always tell you is to target a company that you want to work for and then make contact with people inside that company. But what they can never tell you is how to go about doing that. David's book actually tells you how to do this! Plus it gives expert advice on building a resume that gets attention - it actually becomes a one page marketing datasheet and the product is you. Buy the book, you will not be disappointed.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Creative guide with lots of practical advice from a Pro, March 1, 2005

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D. Bolton (Ottawa, Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Career Guide for the High-Tech Professional (Paperback)

David Perry's excellent book contains very creative ideas for working through all the stages of a job search. Although the guide focuses on the IT job market, Perry's advice can be easily adapted to find jobs in any field.

Perry has developed an aggressive approach to job-hunting that fits a post-dotcom-meltdown market. He provides new ways of conducting a job search, designing your resume, corresponding with those in a position to hire you, and preparing for that all-important job interview. He has also provided a comprehensive list of web resources for finding IT jobs.

The depth of Perry's experience as a top recruiter really comes through in this book. Readers can definitely benefit from his advice!