Have No Career Fear: A College Grad's Guide to Snagging a Job, Trekking the Career Path, and Reaching Job Nirvana [Paperback]

Ben Cohen-Leadholm (Author), Ari Gerzon-Kessler (Author), Rachel Skerritt (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 2004

Addressing the specific challenges and concerns of graduating college students and recent graduates, this guide helps them figure out what career path to pursue, how to find a job that is interesting and pays the bills, and what to do to maximize each job experience. Written and edited by three recent graduates with contributions from more than 100 graduates, professionals, and career advisors, this book teaches students how to be more aggressive, inventive, and persistent in looking for a job and how to succeed and gain respect once they enter the workplace. The entire career path is covered, from developing an interest in a career to being promoted, resigning, or being laid off. Specific advice includes how to network, negotiate a salary, and deal with difficult bosses.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Through hundreds of interviews, bulleted tips and first-hand accounts of their professional experiences, the authors—all fairly recent college grads themselves—succeed at producing a guide that is as "comprehensive and unboring as possible." What sets this how-to apart from the others is its tone (think Seinfeld), its honest treatment of the challenges recent graduates face in today’s market and its focus on succeeding once you get your foot in the door. The authors identify nine steps on the career path, from pinpointing your interests and strengths, to landing an interview, to succeeding as a new employee, to picking yourself up again after being laid off or fired. The authors’ idealistic treatment of finding career passion ("Be wise, listen and move in the direction of your dreams") is balanced by their no-nonsense approach to office politics ("It’s crucial to manage three aspects of your work persona: your clothing, your desk and your hours"). A particularly thorough financial section, Show Me the Money, includes a budget worksheet, helpful saving tips and a breakdown of benefits and tax terminology.
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Review

"An inspiring read for 20-somethings, with on-the-mark perceptive and insightful advice about the job search process." -- Mary D. Feduccia, Ph.D., director, career services, Louisiana State University

"It's clear that the authors are peers to the reader, which really helps their credibility. Overall, I love it!" -- Julie Jansen, career coach and author, I Don't Know What I Want, but I Know It's Not This: A Step-By-Step Guide to Finding Gratifying Work

"This upbeat book for new or soon-to-be graduates contains loads of valuable advice. I will recommend it to my students." -- Patricia Rose, director of career services, University of Pennsylvania

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Product Details

• Paperback: 206 pages
• Publisher: Natavi Guides (April 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1932204024
• ISBN-13: 978-1932204025
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.1 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,986,026 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Witty Guide, May 5, 2004

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This review is from: Have No Career Fear: A College Grad's Guide to Snagging a Job, Trekking the Career Path, and Reaching Job Nirvana (Paperback)

A down-to-earth career advice book with a healthy sense of humor. Great insiders' tips and interviews with those in the field. Colloquial yet substantive, irreverent yet right on point.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Useful Advice with a Fun Twist, April 16, 2004

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This review is from: Have No Career Fear: A College Grad's Guide to Snagging a Job, Trekking the Career Path, and Reaching Job Nirvana (Paperback)

This is the first book I've bought on job hunting, because I'm about to graduate from college this May. I loved all of the jokes and puns that the authors put in the chapters to keep your attention. I really dug the section where they showed what good and bad cover letters looked like. And the part where they talked about the most common interview questions and how to answer them was really cool too.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Job Book Ever!, April 6, 2004

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This review is from: Have No Career Fear: A College Grad's Guide to Snagging a Job, Trekking the Career Path, and Reaching Job Nirvana (Paperback)

Wow. This is truly the best job book I've ever read. I graduated from college 3 years ago and this book has given me perspective on how to approach my career and job search. The quotes and essays are SO helpful!