In this practical guide, Elizabeth Lions gives a no nonsense approach to finding a job during recession. The current workforce is more competitive than ever and although there are fantastic jobs out there, they are harder to obtain. You only get once chance to present yourself at an interview. In the electronic world we live in, Elizabeth explains how to get through the frustrating task of applying to job boards in order to get your resume on the hiring manager's desk. Elizabeth offers job seekers an outlined plan to create an unbeatable strategy for success in any occupation.
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About the Author
Elizabeth Lions has been a headhunter for most of her career and has held thousands of conversations with hiring managers in large, publicly traded companies nationwide. In her book, Recession Proof Yourself! , she fully illuminates what goes on in organizations seeking talent during recession. For the first time in your career, you will gain immediate understanding of the employer's thought process. Elizabeth is a highly respected author and professional speaker. She resides in Portland, Oregon where she operates her own consulting company, coaching individuals in transition.
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By PRCalDude
Format:Perfect Paperback
I've had this book for about a year and am interviewing again after taking a bridge job. I've read other books on the subject of job search, but none are as useful as this book for several reasons.
First, this book does a great job of being concise, which is what the job searcher needs. When you're laid-off or trying to search for a job while balancing work, family, and life, you want shorter chapters than can be quickly gleaned for action items and job-search goals because job search is stressful and it becomes easy to get stuck mentally.
Second, this book is great for helping the job searcher clarify what they want out of work. You spend over half your life at work, so your job better be something for which you have aptitude and interest. Not only that, but the job search itself is a big self-marketing game and knowing what you want and what you're good at makes your sales pitch (of yourself) that much better and more fluid.
Third, as I said above, the job search is a game of marketing yourself. You can't just send in a resume and expect anything - you have to figure out how to get your resume in the hands of someone who cares (not HR). This means that you have to do a lot of creative sleuthing and have your sales pitch ready when you actually get someone on the phone with you. This book dispels the notion that emailed resumes, cover letters, and online job applications will get you anywhere.
Lastly, this book does a great job of teaching you how to control the flow of discussion in an interview. It does this by teaching you that you, the job searcher, are picking jobs rather than allowing the manager to pick you. You are trying to determine if a job matches your skill set and interests and should ask questions accordingly in an interview. You must also interview your next boss to see if he's someone you would work well with. Once you adopt this frame of mind, as the book promised, you will start hitting interviews out of the park. At least, that has been my experience.
Like I said, I've read other books on this subject - including bestsellers - and they left me spinning my wheels in "analysis paralysis." This book actually gets you out of your rut.
First, this book does a great job of being concise, which is what the job searcher needs. When you're laid-off or trying to search for a job while balancing work, family, and life, you want shorter chapters than can be quickly gleaned for action items and job-search goals because job search is stressful and it becomes easy to get stuck mentally.
Second, this book is great for helping the job searcher clarify what they want out of work. You spend over half your life at work, so your job better be something for which you have aptitude and interest. Not only that, but the job search itself is a big self-marketing game and knowing what you want and what you're good at makes your sales pitch (of yourself) that much better and more fluid.
Third, as I said above, the job search is a game of marketing yourself. You can't just send in a resume and expect anything - you have to figure out how to get your resume in the hands of someone who cares (not HR). This means that you have to do a lot of creative sleuthing and have your sales pitch ready when you actually get someone on the phone with you. This book dispels the notion that emailed resumes, cover letters, and online job applications will get you anywhere.
Lastly, this book does a great job of teaching you how to control the flow of discussion in an interview. It does this by teaching you that you, the job searcher, are picking jobs rather than allowing the manager to pick you. You are trying to determine if a job matches your skill set and interests and should ask questions accordingly in an interview. You must also interview your next boss to see if he's someone you would work well with. Once you adopt this frame of mind, as the book promised, you will start hitting interviews out of the park. At least, that has been my experience.
Like I said, I've read other books on this subject - including bestsellers - and they left me spinning my wheels in "analysis paralysis." This book actually gets you out of your rut.
By meowreviewer
Format:Perfect Paperback
Elizabeth Lions spoke at a Networking/Career Workshop I attended this week. I was fortunate enough to obtain her book and read it that evening in one sitting. The parts I found the most helpful were the interview questions to ask the interviewer and the questions to ask myself about what I value and where I fit. One little gem of a sentence that I value the most is "At any moment, you can re-examine your beliefs, in order to move forward." That was extremely thought-provoking to me. I also learned much from the chapters on how we think about negotiating/money and especially the one about taking my power back. The entire book was full of very valuable information for my frame of mind which is really a HUGE part of the job search process and I believe what I've learned will serve me very well. I will be reading this book again and again to stay in the right frame of mind (empowered!) even after I find my next position. Now I'm looking forward to reading her next book!
By Mark Petry
Format:Perfect Paperback
It's a difficult time for job seekers - the rumor is that there are 5 or more candidates for every position. Just getting a reply to a resume submission is a big deal. Employment web sites abound, offering suggestions on how to dress for success or tune up your resume. This book is different. First, it gives the reader a sense of the landscape - why you may have been laid off, the dynamics of the overall job market, and solid pointers and suggestions for taking control of your own job search and not being a "victim".
Elizabeth Lions is a career corporate recruiter and HR professional. She speaks with clarity and insite when she gives the reader suggestions on how best to respond to difficult questions. Her advice is practical and pragmatic, and offers support and encouragement to the job seeker.
I thought the book was excellent - helpful, entertaining, and easy to read and understand. Highly recommended!
Elizabeth Lions is a career corporate recruiter and HR professional. She speaks with clarity and insite when she gives the reader suggestions on how best to respond to difficult questions. Her advice is practical and pragmatic, and offers support and encouragement to the job seeker.
I thought the book was excellent - helpful, entertaining, and easy to read and understand. Highly recommended!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Practical tips and inspiring anecdotes to help job seekers
I have had the pleasure with working with Elizabeth Lions directly through her work with the IEEE-USA Career and Workforce Policy Committee and her series of articles in IEEE-USA's... Read more
Published on December 7, 2009 by E. Perkins
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good reading
The book is very useful in several respects. First, it offers simple but powerful strategies to changing careers and finding a job. Read more
Published on December 6, 2009 by E. Amponsah
4.0 out of 5 stars
An especially handy tool for these times...
A completely different take on the process of finding / keeping a job. The author uses a "whole person" approach to help you determine whether your current job is salvagable-- and... Read more
Published on November 16, 2009 by bemused
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Resource!
This book is an easy to read compendium of practical advice for the job-seeker. Written and published within the last year (2009), the book has timely advice and tips on finding a... Read more
Published on November 16, 2009 by Larryc
5.0 out of 5 stars
An absolute must-read!
This book contains information that everyone should have in order to direct their career, whether in a recession or in good economic times. Read more
Published on November 10, 2009 by V Kovacs
5.0 out of 5 stars
This is a Winner!
Uplifting, encouraging, practical, and upbeat--just the kind of book I want my clients to have in their hands. Read more
Published on November 10, 2009 by J. Velez
4.0 out of 5 stars
A must have resource
Whether you're unemployed, concerned about your career, or just curious this is a must have book for the career section of your book case. Read more
Published on November 9, 2009 by Paul J. Kostek
5.0 out of 5 stars
My Personal Job Coach
Unlike many other career books, this was not a dry plodding tome to plow through in the hopes of finding something useful. Read more
Published on November 9, 2009 by S. Carasco
