Very Quick Job Search: Get a Better Job in Half the Time [Paperback]

J. Michael Farr (Author), Michael Farr (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 23, 2009 | ISBN-10: 1593570074 | ISBN-13: 978-1593570071 | Edition: 3

* A JIST best-seller—very popular with job seekers!
* More than 215,000 copies in print!
* Rated one of the top job search books ever!

Millions of people have used Michael Farr’s job search methods to find better jobs in shorter amounts of time. The reason: Farr’s methods are practical and results-oriented, the very kind of information that job seekers want.

"The Very Quick Job Search," Third Edition is completely updated and current with a substantial amount of new job search methods and research. It’s comprehensive, yet designed in such a way that job seekers can quickly find just the information they need on topics such as the two best job search methods, three employer expectations that must be met, four strategies to use a resume effectively, and much more!

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[This book] can really help you reduce your job search time by 50 percent or more. -- Joyce Lain Kennedy, syndicated columnist

[This book] can really help you reduce your job search time by 50 percent or more. --Joyce Lain Kennedy, syndicated columnist

About the Author

Michael Farr has written more than 20 books on job search and careers that have sold a collective 2 million+ copies! Mike’s writing style is friendly and clear, and job seekers can quickly find just the information and advice they need. Among his many other practical job search and career books: "America’s Top Resumes for America’s Top Jobs."

Product Details

• Paperback: 512 pages
• Publisher: Jist Works; 3 edition (March 23, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1593570074
• ISBN-13: 978-1593570071
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.9 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #373,241 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This Book Will Help Entry-Level Workers Find A Job, March 24, 2003

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Dale Susan Brown "Dale Susan Brown" (Washington D.C.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Very Quick Job Search: Get a Better Job in Half the Time (Paperback)

This book is designed for entry-level job seekers who can look for work at least 25 hours a week. Tells how to get a job by obtaining interviews, which is redefined as a conversation with a person who can hire you, whether or not they have a job open at the time of your discussion. Describes seven step to get a job, which are: 1) Know your skills. 2) Have a clear job objective. 3) Know where and how to look for openings. 4) Spend at least 25 hours a week looking. 5) Get two interviews a day. 6) Do well in interview. 7) Follow up on all contacts. The book is organized so you only have to read the parts that are relevant to you. Very helpful to people with learning disabilities.

From Annotated Bibliography of Learning A Living; A Guide to Finding A Job and Planning A Career for People with Learning Disabilities, Attention Deficit Disorder, and Dyslexia by Dale S. Brown

2.0 out of 5 stars "Quick" Job Search? Really???, February 8, 2012

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F. McLemore "4tun81" (Silver Spring, MD, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Very Quick Job Search: Get a Better Job in Half the Time (Paperback)

I bought this book, and kept "sort of" using it to find work. And I finally realized why I never got very enthusiastic about using it.

It says "traditional" job search methods don't work. I agree with that a little. But if they don't, why do people keep using them? They must work for somebody.

But the main thing I don't like is that it tells you to basically search for jobs that don't even exist yet. It's pretty much "knock on a company's doors before they even know something will be open soon." He does explain how to do that, but those methods involve even more time than using "traditional" methods. So, how is that "quick"?

It's pretty well-known that most jobs are not actually advertised. Duh. So this is not news. The author also recommends doing temp work until you find something. I've been temping for a long time, and I can tell this book is way out of date (2004). Temp jobs are becoming just as hard to get as permanent jobs, because everybody is trying it now - and agencies are getting pickier now because of that. It's not "a quick buck" anymore.

This book is just "more of the same" - it's really no different than any other book out there. I kept hoping this book would help me regroup and re-energize my efforts. I think the only thing it will "re-energize" is my trash can.

3.0 out of 5 stars Bloated Book, January 15, 2011

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Patrick Roberts - See all my reviews

This review is from: Very Quick Job Search: Get a Better Job in Half the Time (Paperback)

The author enjoys repeating himself, making for a thicker and more bloated book than necessary. Unfortunately, this detracts from the casual reading experience.

However, the book is nonetheless insightful and worth a scan at a bookstore.