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Get It Together by 30: And Be Set for the Rest of Your Life

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At first I picked up this book in order to find the secret to success- the one substantive key to finding a successful job. But as I read it, I realized that no one book can provide the personal insight that I needed. This book, however, was great because it made me ask myself all the right questions. It made me think about what I really wanted in a job, what kinds of things I like to do and what I thought I was good at. The stories and cute comics helped me look at these questions and really think about them in a way that I never had before. If you really don't know how to get off your butt, it's a great start.

I don't remember the last time I made a return to a book store, but for this book I made an exception. Buyers will be disappointed by the lack of useful information and reams of unhelpful advice. Most of Thau and Heflin's work is shaped from their own limited experience, and it was obvious right away that their research was poor and sporadic. Beside some humorous illustrations, I can think of few redeeming qualities of this work. Besides having a book published under their names, I would worry that these authors don't yet "have it together". If you're interested in this type of book, check out "JobSmarts for Twentysomethings" or "JobSmarts Top 50 Careers" by the creative Bradley G. Richardson. Both are much more helpful for the job search, and I found that the notable parts of "Get it Together..." were taken straight from Richardsons' work.