Pragmatic Job Hunting: Using Project Management Concepts to Improve Job Hunting Efficiencies [Paperback]

Ayman Nassar (Author), Arif Kabir (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 11, 2009

Job hunting is a complicated project, however most people seeking a change in jobs or entering the workforce do not deal with it as a project. Projects need planning, execution and control. Moreover to ensure a successful project, one needs to ensure that the project is addressing the correct needs and objectives. Whether the job hunting is for full-time employment, self-employment, starting a business, or working as a contractor, a pragmatic approach will help the job hunter achieve the goals desired.

Editorial Reviews

Review

After 30 years of working in Human Resources as a senior executive I knew that finding my next job would be a full-time job. Ayman Nassar's project management approach provided the structure to plan, organize, control and direct my search. By diligently applying the tools and techniques I leaned, I had both consulting opportunities and offers for full-time employment, all within 30 days time, in a down economy. Tony Ellicott City, Maryland --pragmaticjobhunting.com

About the Author

Ayman Nassar is a business and IT architect, technical project manager, systems engineer and leadership coach. He brings years of experience in project management, technology marketing, career counseling, mentoring and coaching. Ayman has hands-on experience from dozens of projects worth more than $140 million in diverse domains such as telecom, IT, networking, data centers, software development, non-profit organizations, higher education and technology development. During his career he worked for fortune 1000 businesses such as Ericsson, IBM, HP, Northrop Grumman and Fujitsu. He also offered mentoring and coaching in career development, job hunting & youth counseling. He is an adjunct project management instructor at Prince George's Community College, and holds graduate degrees in Engineering Management, Systems Engineering and Electrical Engineering. Ayman is certified in project management, systems engineering, IT architecture and six sigma.

Product Details

• Paperback: 122 pages
• Publisher: Intercontinental Networks Press; 1st edition (May 11, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0982368542
• ISBN-13: 978-0982368541
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 7.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,243,952 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Resource!, April 28, 2011

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Mahmoud - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pragmatic Job Hunting: Using Project Management Concepts to Improve Job Hunting Efficiencies (Paperback)

I highly recommend this to anyone looking for a structured and successfully proven approach to searching for employment. The author is well versed in Project Management Methodology and applies this approach to job hunting. Easy to follow approach that can be used for all ages from high school to senior executive.

4.0 out of 5 stars A great addition to your bookshelf, April 24, 2011

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Salah - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pragmatic Job Hunting: Using Project Management Concepts to Improve Job Hunting Efficiencies (Paperback)

Pragmatic Job hunting takes a structured approach in the job acquisition process. Project management is mostly common sense but under pressure we may lose focus of the end goal. I like this book as it utilizes project management concepts in improving the job acquisition process and make it more effective. I recommend this book to everyone whether they are in the process of acquiring a job or as a quick case study for project management concepts in general.

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, April 1, 2011

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Ammar - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pragmatic Job Hunting: Using Project Management Concepts to Improve Job Hunting Efficiencies (Paperback)

Definitely recommend this as a read to anyone, job hunting or not! The author is very analytical and very unique in the process he takes the reader through. A very great book for college students!