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Get Top $$$ (Dollar) in A Job You Love!

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Until I prioritized my life goals, I was usually in conflict with myself and others. Putting "things" in order has shown me what my capabilities and limitations are.

In my job search, Bill's Mile Marker system took away the stress of making cold calls. All of a sudden, those "scary" phone calls became job openings, phone interviews, networking contacts and interviews.

It works! It really does.

The two points in Bill Karlson's book, which had the most impact for me, were: 1. The need for me to resist looking for a job that I may be good at, but don't particularly like, in favor of looking for a career doing something that I am passionate about. It is incredible how many people I've contacted who try to shove me into the same pigeonhole I've been in before. My challenge is to try to communicate better about what I'm really about, what I need to be looking for. 2. The other is the concept of the advantage-driven résumé. I liked the concept the first time I heard you, but didn't really know how to execute it. Your example gives me a better tool to use to work out my own advantage-driven résumé. Thanks.

If you are or you know someone that is not 100% happy with their career, this book is the answer. After working as a career counselor for over 10 years, Bill's book helped me achieve a position that I absolutely love. I thought I had all the answers after 10 years of advising others -- not so! After reading Bill's book, I obtained a full time position in the Media field within 6 months! No doubt; it works! Superb book for the unemployed AND employed! PS - I negotiated $3,000 more using Bill's techniques!

Bill Karlson's book will change your entire approach to looking for and landing the job you want. I was terminated from a Fortune 50 company in the middle of a great sales quarter with zero warning of its approach. I had rarely felt so alone, scared, angry, and lost. Karlson's "guide" was a shot in the arm (to put it mildly). As a DIRECT result of "Get Top Dollars...", I start my new, higher paying job less than a month after the worst day in my professional career. I've described his technique to friends as learning to ride a bicycle all over and being forced to throw out everything you have "known" about riding a bike since you were on a tricycle.

This book manages to tear down preconceived ideas of how to search, interview, network, and plan for your next career. How to negotiate a salary; ask the right questions; and walk away with the job you want are all in here.

If you are looking for a cheerleader with vague guidelines and broad ideas about good ways to get a job, keep looking. However, if you are ready to make a change in your career or land a job that you want to do, this is for you.

I've given it "5 stars" because the rankings won't allow more.

Scott,
Tennessee

Bill Karlson takes you on a great journey to help you find a job that will have even MORE than top $$$$! He stresses the importance of finding a job you enjoy, and make good money doing it! As a career counselor I highly recommend this book.

Bill Karlson has developed a great map for others to plan and track their career journey. His examples stimulate your creativity and suggest ways to develop your own job search process. Bill Karlson's practical tips demonstrate his extensive experience in coaching others during their career transitions. Mile 04 -- shares a great prioritization process. The book is filled with excellent resources, including a great list of internet addresses. I will be recommending this book to many colleagues and friends who are rethinking their career directions. A great planning tool!

I have recently been offered and have accepted a challenging executive position. I give great credit to the guidance and motivational techniques given in Bill Karlson's book, "Get Top $$$ in a Job You Love!" This book provides excellent information and thought-provoking insights into what is important in the job hunt and self-searching attitude necessary to get the right job for each individual. Bill Karlson helps the reader focus on what compromises he or she is willing (or not willing) to make in the job search process. With the right attitude and the right tools, the road to the perfect job is more easily traveled and the final destination is where you really want to go!

Mr. Karlson's book was very helpful in guiding me to my life's passion. This is not light reading, you must commit to doing the work that is recommmeded in this book. In doing the work however, you will get a clear understanding of you passion, your gifts, and abilities. A must read for anyone in career crises, looking to change careers or trying to find their life's calling.