College Grad Job Hunter: Insider Techniques and Tactics for Finding A Top-Paying Entry-level Job [Paperback]

Brian D Krueger (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2008 | Series: College Grad Job Hunter

Praise for The College Grad Job Hunter:

"Outstanding! Down-in-the-trenches techniques from the person who can hire you!"
-Martin Yate, author of Knock 'em Dead

"College Grad Job Hunter delivers real-life strategies that are practical and on target for any college student who is serious about getting a great job."
-Joan Lloyd, syndicated career columnist

"College Grad Job Hunter is the very best job search book for college students and recent grads."
-Daniel Lauber, author of Professional's Private Sector Job Finder

The College Grad Job Hunter, Sixth Edition offers hundreds of proven techniques that ensure you'll stand out from the crowd of recent graduates looking for their first job. Inside you'll find everything you need to know about how to land the position you're after: how to prepare, what to do and say, and what to not do and not say-all the way through the hiring process.

Based on interviews with more than 10,000 job candidates and review of more than 60,000 resumes, The College Grad Job Hunter features the latest tactics on how to:

• Develop the best resume and cover letter
• Use the Internet to broaden your job search
• Get interviews with the best companies, on and off campus
• Make a great impression at the interview and generate job offers

The College Grad Job Hunter, Sixth Edition is essential reading for any college graduate who wants to find a great entry-level job!

Editorial Reviews

Review

"College Grad Job Hunter delivers real-life strategies that are practical and on target..." -- Joan Lloyd, syndicated career columnist

"College Grad Job Hunter is the very best job search book for college students and recent grads." -- Daniel Lauber, author of Professional’s Private Sector Job Finder

"Outstanding! Down-in-the-trenches techniques from the person who can hire you!" -- Martin Yate, author of Knock ‘em Dead

"The author is a hiring manager who imparts the underlying reasons for employment success or failure..." -- Midwest Book Review --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Brian D. Krueger, a Certified Personnel Consultant, is the Vice President of Global Recruiting for a Fortune 500 company. He was recently awarded the Recruiting and Staffing Best in Class (RASBIC) Award as Industry Leader of the Year. He is also founder and president of CollegeGrad.com, the number one entry-level job site for college students and recent grads.

Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Adams Media; 6 edition (January 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1598695479
• ISBN-13: 978-1598695472
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #459,698 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Brian is CEO of Mobile Recruiting Ventures, an Internet startup enabling users in doing job search on mobile phones. Prior, he was Vice President, Global Talent Acquisition for Amazon.com, leading a global team of more than 100 recruitment professionals. He previously worked for IBM and Computer Sciences Corporation.

Brian also served as Founder and President and CEO of CollegeGrad.com, an Internet niche job board. He was responsible for the profitable growth of CollegeGrad.com and maintained profitability every year under his leadership.

Brian is author of the best-selling book for entry level job search, College Grad Job Hunter, which is published by Adams Media and now in its sixth edition.

Brian was recently awarded the Recruiting and Staffing Best in Class (RASBIC) Award for Industry Leader of the Year.

Brian is a frequent industry speaker, writer and Web presenter, as well as having been interviewed on national television and radio on topics related to careers, technology and the Internet.

Brian has a video channel on interviewing tips at YouTube with more than 6 million views: www.YouTube.com/BrianKrueger.

Brian holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Notre Dame.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Highly Recommended! May 19, 2004

By Rolf Dobelli HALL OF FAMETOP 1000 REVIEWER

Format:Paperback

In the latest edition of the College Grad Job Hunter, Brian D. Krueger, a post-college career authority, provides a highly targeted book on job hunting skills for recent college graduates. While others seeking entry level jobs can benefit, the emphasis is on how to prepare while you are still in college or just graduating. As such, it is a solidly written and well-organized book that views job hunting as a process and provides step-by-step techniques for searching for that ideal job. It is a useful how-to manual even if it duplicates some of the advice in other books, such as What Color is Your Parachute? Krueger helpfully includes sample letters, phone messages and job hunting Web sites and books. We recommend this good, basic book for all novice job hunters (not just freshly-minted college grads).

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Recent Grads - Look No Further July 1, 2002

By JC-Austin

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

I have recommended this book to so many of my friends, I wouldn't be doing it justice if I didn't write a review here as well.

I purchased this book just about a year ago, and I now find myself in the great job that it helped me to land (in a very challenging environment) with a Big Five Consulting company. Krueger offers tips in all of the necessary categories from start to finish, from resumes to job fairs to interviews to salary negotiation.

I remember re-reading the relevant chapter before each step in the hiring process with my current employer. Every step of the way, this book offered tips that helped me to seal the deal. For the [money] you'll pay, you can't find a better investment. You'll never approach the job search the same way again!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a really good book for college students. April 7, 1999

By A Customer

Format:Paperback

This book covers the entire job search process, from selecting your chosen field to finding the job. It was especially helpful for me, as an international student seeking my first job here in the U.S. Everything was easy to understand, but also gave the level of detail I needed. In the end, I felt like I was in control, instead of just waiting for others. Highly recommended to all college students.