Job Search Magic: Insider Secrets from America's Career And Life Coach [Paperback]

Susan Britton Whitcomb (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 159357150X | ISBN-13: 978-1593571504 | Publication Date: January 1, 2006

A complete, coaching-oriented system for finding the perfect job. Includes tips on resumes, cover letters, interviews, career choice, salary negotiation.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A wealth of information for the job seeker and a gold mine for career counselors!" -- Sheila Biedert, Training Consultant, SkillSource

"Any job seeker who follows the formula in this comprehensive, entertaining, and clearly written guide should expect success." -- Laura A. DeCarlo, President, Career Directors International

"Packed full of quick tips, checklists, coaching questions, and more to further accelerate your successful search." -- Wendy S. Enelow, Founder and Past President, Career Masters Institute

"Susan's warm personality is reflected in this book. It is a step-by-step process that is well laid out." -- Marilyn Quinn, Career Development Facilitator, Career Center, North Idaho College, Coeur d'Alene, ID

"The most comprehensive book on the market, covering the topic with wit, expertise, superb examples, and a holistic approach." --Louise Kursmark, President, Best Impression Resume and Career Services

About the Author

For more than 20 years, Susan Britton Whitcomb has provided career management strategies to people who want to move their careers forward faster. As "America's Career and Life Coach," Susan has helped thousands of job seekers succeed in translating their passions into profit, both for themselves and their employers. Whitcomb speaks nationally on the topic of career management. She is past president of Career Masters Institute, the job seeker's "go-to" resource for trusted career experts; founder of Career Coach Academy, a training center and think-tank for quality career coaches; and principal of California-based Whitcomb Career Consulting.

Product Details

• Paperback: 532 pages
• Publisher: Jist Works (January 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 159357150X
• ISBN-13: 978-1593571504
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.5 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #488,322 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Susan Britton Whitcomb has more than sixteen years of experience as a careers writer and specialist in resumes and portfolios for professionals. She is the author of Resume Magic and speaks nationally at conferences on topics such as cyber-savvy job search and resume-writing strategies. She is a Nationally Certified Resume Writer (NCRW) and Certified Career Master (CCM).

Customer Reviews

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Too Much Information, May 23, 2009

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This review is from: Job Search Magic: Insider Secrets from America's Career And Life Coach (Paperback)

JSM is the perfect reference book for professional career counselors. For the rest of us,this book is much too long. I borrowed it from the library,then bought it from Amazon since I still wasn't done plodding through it after 3 weeks. If you are looking for a book on building and managing your career, I recommend, Expect to Win by Carla Harris. For a guide to finding a job, try The KISS Guide to Managing Your Career by Ken Lawson from DK Publishers. If you do buy JSM, no need to invest $13 on Resume Magic. The section included here is sufficient(I bought RM too). Job Search Magic, is full of exercises designed to uncover your natural talents and corresponding industry match. My suggestion: borrow this book from the library (if you must) and select only the chapter topics you need (interviews, salary negotiation, resume writing etc).

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best, February 28, 2008

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Valerie (Kansas City, MO) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Job Search Magic: Insider Secrets from America's Career And Life Coach (Paperback)

This Job Search guide is so god that I felt compelled to write a review so others will know that it stands out from the rest. There are so many books out there on the job hunt and most say the same old thing - this one says a lot of the "same old things" but also holds a lot of practical advice and tips that you will only hear from someone who has been through a successful job search recently.

The book is comprehensive starting with "what do I do next?," moving to the basics of resume writing and interviewing and closing with negotiating for salary. In each section, and in an appendix at the end of the book, are invaluable "Magic Tips."

There is just one bad thing about this book - it is large and heavy because it is jam packed with so much good information.

2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Comprehensive Job Search Book Out There, January 19, 2009

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Scot Gerardi (Hackettstown, NJ USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Job Search Magic: Insider Secrets from America's Career And Life Coach (Paperback)

I have looked at many job search books and non of them came close to this book. The book is excellent and is packed with many gems that everyone looking for a job could use. Susan is a brilliant writer and covers many facits of the job search process. There are many examples and explanations. It is hard to go over everything covered in the book because there is so much information. I highly recommend this book for anyone looking for a job. Make sure you check out Resume Magic and Interview Magic. These books are excellent as well.