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RecruiterGuy's Guide To Finding A Job [Paperback]

Bill Humbert
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Book Description

March 1, 2012
Since 1981, Bill Humbert has worked with thousands of managers and candidates, and has voluntarily helped hundreds of people find their next position, even in recessions. The processes in the RecruiterGuy's Guide to Finding a Job may be used by anyone from a C-level executive to a college recruit. When you look at the job-search process as a series of smaller important processes, you understand why so many books have been written on different aspects of the search. Treat your job search as work. The search is worth it if you find a job that makes you happy. The book is organized by process so you can pick it up at any time and review chapters that affect your situation. Do not read this book from front to back like a novel. Use it as a reference to help you work through each process.

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"Clearly written, easy to understand, entertaining and a must read for anyone looking for a job." --Joe Patten, Managing Partner, MainStream Holdings LLC

"Finding a job in today's market is a full-time endeavor and one that takes more skill and knowledge than it did in the past. Yet most people don t know where to begin. Bill Humbert, RecruiterGuy, has dedicated his career to helping companies find people and helping people find jobs at all levels within an organization. In his book, Bill provides a job description, task list and training program for one of the most important 'jobs' a person will have finding a job! The sensible guidance, as well as best (and worst) practices, is a great read for someone looking for a new job as well as those interested in advancing their career." --Patti Seda, Vice President, Human Resources, Yellow Book

"This book will certainly be a valuable tool for both the seasoned professional and those venturing forth on their first professional endeavors." --David Kowalczyk, Co-Director of Career Services, Assumption College

AWARD: "50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading" --Awards

This book will certainly be a valuable tool for both the seasoned professional and those venturing forth on their first professional endeavors. --David Kowalczyk, Co-Director of Career Services, Assumption College

About the Author

Bill Humbert of RecruiterGuy.com, a Washington, DC native, is a graduate of Assumption College in Worcester, Massachusetts. He has been a professional recruiter since 1981. Former clients include the Washington Post, Comsat Labs, USF&G Insurance, Geico Insurance, CSX Technology, Telegroup, LeFebure, Intermec Technologies, and Digital Broadband Communications. For more than ten years he has had his own contract recruitment consulting business, RecruiterGuy.com, with clients on each coast and in the Midwest. The model of this contract recruitment consulting business enables Bill to partner with his clients to improve their recruitment processes, optimize recruitment websites, recruitment marketing and branding to identify and deliver the best candidates available.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 145 pages
  • Publisher: Corridor Media Group; 1st edition (March 1, 2012)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0982837321
  • ISBN-13: 978-0982837320
  • Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #892,087 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Bill Humbert is an expert nationally based Recruitment Consultant and the author of "RecruiterGuy's Guide to Finding a Job." His business, RecruiterGuy.com, specializes in recruitment continuous process improvement, employment branding, creative candidate sourcing, interview training, and how these tie together to recruit Impact Performers.

He was recently recognized by The Authors Show as one of "50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading" http://tinyurl.com/co8xmlp

He is also a regular contributor on the Mountain Morning Show on Park City TV discussing recruitment/job search topics. http://tinyurl.com/6psbjvo

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5.0 out of 5 stars Must Reading for Anyone Who Wants to be Employed June 2, 2011
Format:Paperback
I was unfortunate to find myself suddenly unemployed a few months ago. In my career I have hired people and I have interviewed for prospective positions a fair amount of time. Do not mistake past successes for an ability to find a job in this current market. By employing Bill Humbert's advice in this well written and easily read book, I became employed in two weeks. His advice works! Period.
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In the past, looking for a job was not a "science": you simply filled out an application or sent in a resume, waited for a request for an interview (or not), and then waited for a "yes/no" phone call. As we moved from the 80's into the 90's and then the 2000's, more people are entering the work force in general. Couple that with high unemployment rates, and it's no longer the simple game it used to be. That's where this book comes in.

I have read a great deal of information and written articles about job/career changes. Taking into account all I have researched, this book is absolutely at the top of my list and here are a few of the reasons why.

1) The way the information is presented. Readers aren't looking for paragraphs and paragraphs of information. Some people simply don't learn that way. This book offers thought provoking questions, actionable lists, chapter summaries, and the ideal amount of "real world" stories.

2) The goals acronym SCAMPs can easily be used by ANYONE, for ANYTHING. I found this worked for a recent personal situation in which I had to make a decision and needed something to help me put a plan into place I could stick with.

3) The "outside the box" information, especially using a social networking site such as LinkedIn. I always viewed this site as another Facebook: however, I was wrong. I never really saw the value LinkedIn provides when it comes to career. A feature called "Answers" that I never knew existed intrigued me. It lets you establish yourself as an "expert" and gives you this status recognition when you have six answers chosen as the best answers.

4) The behind the scenes info people often forget about. For example, dealing with a counteroffer from your current employer when you resign, how to handle relocation packages and taxes (and I wish I had known this when I relocated), how internships and co-ops can help, and many others.

5) The appendices at the back - especially Appendix A - are so helpful. I actually purchased a book several years ago that had similar information: I never really used it. It's too bad Bill's book wasn't out at that time because I would have received a much greater amount of useable information.

The only item missing for which I have an interest is an Index. The book has so much great information that I found when I wanted to go back to a specific item I had read, I needed to hunt around to find it. Granted, this is a personal preference based upon how I read and understand information, and probably won't matter to a typical reader.

With people changing jobs potentially every 2-4 years on average (and that's a guesstimate from a variety of sources), at some point you'll be looking for a job. Before you end up in an unfortunate "what do I do now" situation, read this book. Actions you start taking today will make a job change (whether planned or not) a much easier process. I also recommend this book for anyone wanting to make a career change to help identify your strengths (which most of us seem to overlook) and use those to make the right choice when you're ready to move on.

Enjoy!
~Cindy
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5.0 out of 5 stars just a great book April 6, 2013
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I bought the book and then the online version. What is good about the online version is that you can highlight sections and then copy and paste to a document so you can reference things and not have to go back and get it from the book.This has helped my son job hunting and resume writing. I passed it on to several of his friends as well.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow! A MUST READ for the employed and unemployed!
Bill Humbert knocked it out of the ball park in compiling some of the best practices, tips, and techniques to landing a job in today's marketplace! Read more
Published 22 months ago by Carlos Linares
5.0 out of 5 stars RecruiterGuy's Guide To Finding A Job by Bill Humbert
"Recruiter Guy's Guide To Finding A Job" is a WONDERFUL guide to the process of finding a job! It goes through the processes in easy to understand terms, with humor, and... Read more
Published on May 20, 2011 by Larry Stolte
5.0 out of 5 stars Required Reading
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Published on April 6, 2011 by Recruitment Goddess
5.0 out of 5 stars An Essential Job Search Companion
Everyone from college recruits to executives will find a treasure trove of insider job search advice in "RecruiterGuy's Guide to Finding a Job. Read more
Published on February 22, 2011 by AKS
5.0 out of 5 stars Honest Advice
The advice Bill Humbert shares in "RecruiterGuy's Guide to Finding a Job" is spot on. He skillfully shares real life stories with job seekers to emphasize his points and guides... Read more
Published on January 31, 2011 by DWilliamson
5.0 out of 5 stars A must have research reference for the job seeker
I had the opportunity to read this book while on a plane trip back from a CFO job interview last weekend. Read more
Published on December 6, 2010 by William J. Brennan
5.0 out of 5 stars Your personal employment consultant - in paperback!
Bill brings humour, insight, and clarity to a process which can unnerve anyone. Arm yourself with Bill's words and venture forth. Read more
Published on November 21, 2010 by Playful Red
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