Sexy Jobs in the City: How to Find Your Dream Job Using the Rules of Dating [Hardcover]

Wendy Straker (Author), Claudio Braz (Illustrator)

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From Publishers Weekly

Attempting to ride the coattails of every glam gal’s favorite TV show, this book wants to be the Sex and the City of job-hunting guides. What the volume lacks in practical how-to information, it makes up for in entertainment and inspirational value—it’s sure to stoke the dreams of recent grads who fantasize about working a job that involves meeting famous folks and amassing a fashionista wardrobe. What constitutes a "sexy job" in Straker’s lexicon is anything media-related (television, film, broadcast journalism, women’s and fashion magazines, advertising and PR) as well as any desirable gig in the fashion and music industry. Chock-full of interviews and sexy success stories, this book does at least offer a realistic view of the jobs it profiles, with data on salaries, working hours and even what to wear to interviews (or auditions). It’s not always a pretty picture. In broadcast journalism, Straker lets readers know, the starting salary is "Peanuts! No joke, this could be one of the lowest-paying sexy jobs around, and there aren’t many initial perks, either." For a tempting inside scoop before the real work begins, this is a worthwhile starting point.
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Product Details

• Hardcover: 256 pages
• Publisher: Sheckys Media Inc (November 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1931449090
• ISBN-13: 978-1931449090
• Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,303,664 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is no normal Job book!, December 18, 2003

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Caitlin Howard (Los Angeles) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sexy Jobs in the City: How to Find Your Dream Job Using the Rules of Dating (Hardcover)

Before I read this book, I was completely lost. While I knew I wanted to get into entertainment, I had no idea where to start. I would spend days scouring the internet, buying books on how to get "the job of one's dreams" -- not learning a single tip in the process. I was incredibly frustrated.
When I came upon Wendy Straker's job guide, I was finally able to breathe a sigh of relief. Wendy has done it! She has created an insightful, intelligent, humorous guide into getting my dream job. Her tips are extraordinary and I finally got that job that I had always wanted. Thank you Wendy! Your book is the best!!!!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Amazing How-To Book for Women Graduating College, January 8, 2004

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Beth (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sexy Jobs in the City: How to Find Your Dream Job Using the Rules of Dating (Hardcover)

I know I want to get into the media or entertainment industries,but I had no idea how to figure out a career path. "Sexy Jobs in the City" gave me unbeleivable insight into how the various jobs actually function as well as which positions best match my personality. The way the author parallels the rules of dating while seaching for your dream guy to the search for your dream job is awesome - they are so similiar!

I've already got an interview for an entry-level postion with a magazine out in L.A....

3.0 out of 5 stars Just Cute, September 18, 2009

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S. O'Bryant "Miss.Shari" (Chicago, IL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sexy Jobs in the City: How to Find Your Dream Job Using the Rules of Dating (Hardcover)

I thought this was a cute little book. I'm probably not the target, but I think this would be a great gift for a girl going off to college. I think it MAY have helped me. Still, it gave me some good advice and a starting point to do A LOT of additional research. I must admit, I still don't know what I want to be when I grow up!