In Search Of the Perfect Job [Paperback]

Clyde C. Lowstuter (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 1992

This job-counselling guide is designed to equip and empower job-seekers to take charge of their lives and careers by taking the mystery out of job searching and helping individuals to unlock their potential. Through a series of interactive exercises and worksheets, it helps people to firstly create a focus for their careers, then carefully target organizational environments and working relationships in which they will flourish. The book devotes special attention to the the emotional and psychological needs of job-seekers in a way which is designed to help them face the reality of finding another, more satisfying position. Each section of the book details one of 12 steps for effective career changing. The book contains many personal examples from the authors' outplacement clientele.

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From the Back Cover

Find the executive position that gives you the opportunity, the challenges, and the competitive salary that you deserve!

In Search of the Perfect Job gives you the edge you need to land a job that matches your senior-level experience and status. Fully revised and updated to help you meet the constantly-evolving changes in the business world, it will prepare you for the next step in your professional life-whether you're making a career move, or want to take charge of your career so that you won't be blindsided by a downsizing.

Clyde Lowstuter provides pragmatic career coaching that gets you ready to tackle the nuances of executive job changing, and explore the many career options open to you. Thought-provoking worksheets and examples will keep you informed, focused, and motivated as you pursue your goal.

In Search of the Perfect Job enables you to

• Develop a fool-proof career transition strategy with proven tactics
• Identify roadblocks and accelerants that impact your ability to land that perfect job in the C-suite
• Prepare for interviews by answering more than 225 of the toughest interview questions (sample answers included) from search recruiters and employees
• Master sound bites that create a commanding impression in 15 seconds
• Confidently and effectively network with others
• Negotiate the comprehensive compensation package you deserve

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

About the Author

McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (June 1, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0070388814
• ISBN-13: 978-0070388819
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (41 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,956,632 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Perfect Book for Executive Career Management, February 19, 2008

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Robert Sherlock "Strategic Marketing Consultant" (Chicago, IL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: In Search of the Perfect Job: 8 Steps to the $250,000+ Executive Job That’s Right for You (Paperback)

Lowstuter's "In Search of the Perfect Job" was excellent in its first edition. The second edition is even better. As a marketer, I like how the book begins with personal strategic planning -- defining what you offer, and what constitutes a great work "fit" for you -- and progresses into the tactics with which you can identify target companies, tell your story, and negotiate offers.

This is an insightful, practical, personal strategic planning tool for executives, and for those who aspire to be. While the book is organized for those actively conducting an executive job search, the thought processes and exercises are also very helpful for anyone wanting to proactively take steps toward achieving greater satisfaction in their career. Someone considering entrepreneurship after working in established corporate environments will likely find Chapter 6 quite relevant and useful.

I've bought multiple copies of this book to give to people I know who can benefit from it -- I think it's that good.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Worth it for the interview advice alone!, December 21, 2009

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Dennis S. Roy - See all my reviews

This review is from: In Search of the Perfect Job: 8 Steps to the $250,000+ Executive Job That’s Right for You (Paperback)

A "must have" book for any executive in transition or looking to make a change. The interview advice alone is tremendously valuable, including the "three phases of the interview" and a very extensive list of great questions that the job seeker should be asking the potential employer. Plus Clyde has an entertaining style that makes reading this book a pleasure.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Monica Keane, Executive Director, Barrington Career Center, February 20, 2007

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Monica L. Keane (Chicago Northwest Suburbs) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: In Search of the Perfect Job: 8 Steps to the $250,000+ Executive Job That’s Right for You (Paperback)

We run a not for profit agency dedicated to teaching people how to put together a successful job search. Clyde Lowstuter's book is an amazing tool--very practical with many worksheets and exercises that put structure into the job search process. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is in a job search, but even for those who may be considering a change in job.