Recent graduates looking to enter the workforce face a discouraging job market and stiff competition for even the most entry-level positions. Yet with the right attitude and strategies, they can break into any organization in any industry and start climbing the ladder to success. When he was only 21 years old, Pete Leibman landed his "dream job," working in the front office of the NBA's Washington Wizards. He went on to be their #1 salesperson for three straight seasons and was promoted to management in under two years. In "I Got My Dream Job and So Can You", Leibman shares his proven and simple system for career success. He shows readers how to: think big and identify what they want from their career; network their way past corporate gatekeepers; impress highly influential people in any field; land interviews for "hidden" jobs; and sell themselves on paper, online, and in person. Get hired faster and with less effort than they thought possible. Career hopefuls will also find inspiring stories of other young professionals, creative strategies for leveraging social media in the job-search process, and the 5 secrets that will skyrocket their earning potential once they are hired. In short, all the information they need to land the job of their dreams-in any economy.
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An "energetic and informative volume aimed at the recent college graduate.... it is clear Leibman's forward thinking and clear sightedness have taken him far, and will no doubt inspire and equip readers to do the same." - Publishers Weekly
"This is a good guide to rejuvenate your job search and help you recapture the excitement of a new careerist." - Amy Lindgren, Working Strategies, nationally syndicated column
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Recent graduates looking to enter the workforce face a discouraging job market and stiff competition for even the most entry-level positions. Yet with the right attitude and strategies, they can break into any organization in any industry and start climbing the ladder to success.
When he was only 21 years old, Pete Leibman landed his “dream job,” working in the front office of the NBA’s Washington Wizards. He went on to be their #1 salesperson for three straight seasons and was promoted to management in under two years.
In I Got My Dream Job and So Can You, Leibman shares his proven and simple system for career success. He shows readers how to:
• Think big and identify what they want from their career
• Network their way past corporate gatekeepers
• Impress highly influential people in any field
• Land interviews for “hidden” jobs
• Sell themselves on paper, online, and in person
• Get hired faster and with less effort than they thought possible
Career hopefuls will also find inspiring stories of other young professionals, creative strategies for leveraging social media in the job-search process, and the 5 secrets that will skyrocket their earning potential once they are hired. In short, all the information they need to land the job of their dreams—in any economy.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By Joshua Lake
Format:Paperback
This is a practical, 256-page tutorial on how to get the job you've always wanted, and it is written to young professionals -- primarily those still in college. For young, motivated twenty-somethings without work experience, this is a great resource.
This book is in some sense a memoir of the job-search lessons Leibman learned through his own experiences. Like many in the self-help genre, this book includes dozens of anecdotes that can be summarized as, "I'm incredibly successful because of this technique, and you can be too." Leibman does a good job, however, of fitting his own personal anecdotes into larger points, and he does not simply beat the reader over the head with his successes.
Leibman ends his chapters with brief success stories from other people. The success stories are largely fluff pieces, devoid of substantive tips, but they reinforce each chapter's ideas (which are far more meaty and more helpful). Those stories were the only pages I found myself bypassing.
My largest takeaways from the book were these: Networking is essential, due in large part to how few people are hired based solely on their resume; an online presence is important to job seekers in all fields; and setting your career goals is a necessary foundation for the job search. For the first, Leibman's background in marketing and sales truly shines. He offers several dozen helpful tips to those who fear they'll never succeed at networking, and he provides step-by-step tips for how to network by building relationships rather than treating people as means to your end.
Leibman's youth shines in his sections on digital presence. He offers suggestions on building a winning LinkedIn profile as well as Tweeting with a purpose. These strongest sections outshine the other chapters, although each lesson offers something useful.
Leibman's writing is accessible and practical, demanding little and offering much. This book's strength is in its practical application and in its author's enthusiasm. I commend this book to young men and women with motivation and determination to get hired after college. While this book may not provide motivation for discouraged job seekers, it will be of great help to those who are ready for advice.
Disclosure: I was given a free digital copy of this book for review. I was not required to write a positive review, and all thoughts and opinions are mine unless otherwise indicated.
This book is in some sense a memoir of the job-search lessons Leibman learned through his own experiences. Like many in the self-help genre, this book includes dozens of anecdotes that can be summarized as, "I'm incredibly successful because of this technique, and you can be too." Leibman does a good job, however, of fitting his own personal anecdotes into larger points, and he does not simply beat the reader over the head with his successes.
Leibman ends his chapters with brief success stories from other people. The success stories are largely fluff pieces, devoid of substantive tips, but they reinforce each chapter's ideas (which are far more meaty and more helpful). Those stories were the only pages I found myself bypassing.
My largest takeaways from the book were these: Networking is essential, due in large part to how few people are hired based solely on their resume; an online presence is important to job seekers in all fields; and setting your career goals is a necessary foundation for the job search. For the first, Leibman's background in marketing and sales truly shines. He offers several dozen helpful tips to those who fear they'll never succeed at networking, and he provides step-by-step tips for how to network by building relationships rather than treating people as means to your end.
Leibman's youth shines in his sections on digital presence. He offers suggestions on building a winning LinkedIn profile as well as Tweeting with a purpose. These strongest sections outshine the other chapters, although each lesson offers something useful.
Leibman's writing is accessible and practical, demanding little and offering much. This book's strength is in its practical application and in its author's enthusiasm. I commend this book to young men and women with motivation and determination to get hired after college. While this book may not provide motivation for discouraged job seekers, it will be of great help to those who are ready for advice.
Disclosure: I was given a free digital copy of this book for review. I was not required to write a positive review, and all thoughts and opinions are mine unless otherwise indicated.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By RLegeer
Format:Paperback
I am at the opposite end of the age range this book targets. As such there is much in it that I have experienced first hand. Many of my successes were a result of actions detailed in this book. Most times, I knew this, but for some reason I did not develop those actions into a solid plan for on going success. And, certainly not to capture my "dream Job". The author not only does that, but presents it in a straight forward manner, reinforced with solid reasoning, 3rd party anecdotes and his own experiences.
There is much in the book for someone at my career stage to take away. As I transition from one long term profession to one which I feel will be a "dream", the steps in the book are very helpful. What is amazing is the obvious logic of the content. Again, perhaps that is my experience, but regardless I am learning much from it. If I could put this book in every college freshman's hands I would. Not only does the book provide specific instructions on how to land their "dream job" it will inspire many who might otherwise settle for the first job that came along.
There is much in the book for someone at my career stage to take away. As I transition from one long term profession to one which I feel will be a "dream", the steps in the book are very helpful. What is amazing is the obvious logic of the content. Again, perhaps that is my experience, but regardless I am learning much from it. If I could put this book in every college freshman's hands I would. Not only does the book provide specific instructions on how to land their "dream job" it will inspire many who might otherwise settle for the first job that came along.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition
Engaging and geared towards the collage graduate job searcher, but it still has good info that can be used by anyone in any stage of their career that still hasn't got their dream job. While it has practical action points, I would say this book is only 20% action and 80% inspiring and trying to motivate you to follow the steps. If you've read any job search book you probably already know a good deal of whats in this book. The author does focus on your online presence a little more then other books I've read, such as using linked-in and making sure that there is no negative material showing up when someone searches for your name through Google or any other search engine.
If it's your first time reading this type of book or you just want some more motivation, it is as good as any other book out there. Otherwise do what you already know and don't wast more time reading and just start doing.
Disclosure: I was given a free digital copy of this book for review. I was not required to write a positive review, and all thoughts and opinions are mine unless otherwise indicated.
If it's your first time reading this type of book or you just want some more motivation, it is as good as any other book out there. Otherwise do what you already know and don't wast more time reading and just start doing.
Disclosure: I was given a free digital copy of this book for review. I was not required to write a positive review, and all thoughts and opinions are mine unless otherwise indicated.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars
Take this advice with a grain of salt.
This is an excellent, well written book with a lot of great job search advice. However Pete makes finding your dream job seem like the easiest thing in the world. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Lynn Schmitt
5.0 out of 5 stars
Read this for inspiration, tips and motivation!
Great book, written concisely yet with useful anecdotes, by a young, casual, honest guy. Thanks for writing this Pete, I'm going to get my dream job!
Published 4 months ago by Virginie
5.0 out of 5 stars
Pete got his dream job using this, so you can too.
Pete Leibman created his own job description for his "dream job" and then sought it out and landed it - working in sports marketing at the age of 21 - for an NBA team. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Joshua Waldman
4.0 out of 5 stars
Solid advice for networking
Recruitment consultant Peter Leibman shows students and young professionals how to find a personally fulfilling job, even if they have little or no work experience. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Rolf Dobelli
5.0 out of 5 stars
Pragmatic Guidance
I was looking for a job search guide in one place, and I found it here. I sought a single source that walks me systematically through the dream-identification phase to my first... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Laura
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic book for professionals of all ages!
I purchased this book with the intent of receiving some good tips and pointers on moving from my current job to something more rewarding. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Kelly A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Strong Resource for a Job Search - Contains It All
Great book for Job Seekers and Young Professionals alike. This book contains step by step guidelines that help you target, and obtain your "Dream Job". Read more
Published 13 months ago by Marco Pieri
