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Rick Gillis: Really Useful Job Search Tactics: A Handbook of Contemporary Job Hunting Techniques

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Rick Gillis's book is a must read for anyone looking for a new job or career change.

I love his radio show but his book is over the top with helpful tips and useful info on landing the perfect job. Thank you Rick!

I had the pleasure of seeing Rick Gillis speak at a conference in the Houston area about a year and a half ago. I was blown away by how clear and "obvious" his message was, yet no one seemed to be putting into action the ideas he was suggesting. In a recent internet search I found his website which lead me to this book. I ordered it and read it cover to cover within a couple of weeks. Again, I am blown away by how clear and "obvious" his message is, and yet NO ONE SEEMS TO BE PUTTING INTO ACTION THE IDEAS HE'S SUGGESTING! There is absolutely no doubt that this information will give you the advantage in the job search and interviewing process.

I was fortunate enough to hear Rick Gillis speak live about his job search techniques several times. His advise applies to all ages, but as an over-fifty job seeker, I can confirm from personal experience that Rick's totally correct when he says that being older makes your job search much harder. I followed Rick's suggestions on reorganizing my resume, emphasizing accomplishments, and including keywords. After I revamped my resume, I got noticeably more responses from employers, and ultimately landed exactly the job I wanted.

Rick's advise was very useful - granted, it was my experience that got me the job, but I have to give Rick much of the credit for getting my resume read by the decision makers instead of being weeded out by resume scanning software. And if you don't know what that last sentence means, you REALLY need to read this book!

I used the tactics in his book and I got my foot in the door and got a job. In fact, I got a GREAT job! Buy the book, follow his tactics, get a job.

Rick Gillis' book has become a key component in the teaching we do at Jobs Ministry Southwest (JMS). JMS is a faith based community organization that provides help and encouragement to job seekers of all ages. In today's highly selective market, a candidate needs all of the tools and tricks they can to properly promote and sell their brand and value proposition to a prospective employer. Rick's tips and his dynamic "Pre-Resume" go a long way to communicate that message.