The workplace is now smarter and more competitive than ever. The real plum jobs are out there, but they're harder to get. Now, bestselling author and innovative thinker Jeffrey J Fox comes to the rescue again with this no-nonsense collection of surprising and daring rules for landing the right job. Easy to read, inspiring and often counterintuitive, these concise ideas reflect the values of creative thinking that have made Fox one of the world's most emulated businessmen. He has had proven success with all of his rules including: -CVs don't sell, -Don't ask for directions, -Make a big splash, not lots of little ripples, -Don't talk in an interview. Fox also has a jobseekers' glossary and a job-getting blueprint. His rules not only help you devise a winning strategy, but also show you how to prepare for and make the best impression in an interview. This wisdom-packed book will give you the edge on the competition and help prepare you for the challenges and rewards of landing not just a good job, but a great one.
Grew up in a small town. Saw Mickey Mantle hit several home runs at Yankee Stadium. State high school baseball champions. Full scholarship to Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut. Featured in the book, How to Succeed in Business Before Graduating From College. Played rugby at Harvard Business School. Married to the same girl since 1968. Bought an old house and moved it three miles next to a brook. Broke leg playing rugby for the Hartford Wanderers. Retired from rugby. Lived in San Francisco and worked in the wine business. Three children and their families. Own some small businesses. Oodles of dogs and birds. Favorite cities outside the US are Paris, Florence, Istanbul, Montreal. Favorite small towns are Bellagio, Siena, Zihuatenejo, Mufugano Island, Bodrhum. Started Fox&Co. in 1982. Wrote eight books.
