What's That Job and How the Hell Do I Get It?: The Inside Scoop on More Than 50 Cool Jobs from People Who Actually Have Them [Paperback]

David J. Rosen (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 11, 2008

WHAT EXACTLY IS THIS?

A no-BS directory of more than fifty cool careers.

A book that explains, in detail, what each job really entails -- and then tells you what you need to do to actually get it.

A book for people searching for the right job. Don’t panic; you will not end up a hobo or pharmaceutical test subject.


AND HOW THE HELL WILL IT HELP ME?

Each chapter is based on insider knowledge gleaned from interviews with the cream of the crop in their fields--experts like Kate Spade on fashion design; Nicola Kraus, The Nanny Diaries, on being an author; Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris, Little Miss Sunshine, and Eli Roth, Hostel, on directing films… and many more.

You’ll get answers to burning career questions such as:

What will I actually do all day?
Do I have to wear a suit and pointy shoes?
How do I even get my foot in the door?
What should I say on the interview?
What are the pros and cons of this job?
Will I be able to afford a yacht?

By the end of each chapter, you’ll know exactly what each career is, whether you want to pursue it, and exactly what it’s going to take to get it.

Over fifty different jobs are detailed, including:

Blogger
Chef
Event Planner
Investment Banker
Magazine Writer
Multimedia Designer
Personal Trainer
Screenwriter
Veterinarian
Video Game Developer
Wardrobe Stylist
And many more…

Editorial Reviews

Review

Praise for What's That Job and How the Hell Do I Get It?:

"Rush out and buy the smart, funny and surprisingly comprehensive What's That Job and How the Hell Do I Get It?"
--NewYorkTimes.com

"Rosen concisely summarizes these fascinating jobs in a fun and useful style. A mandatory resource for anyone beginning their work life who wants to find a job that satisfies them."
--Julie Jansen, author of I Don't Know What I Want, But I Know It's Not This

About the Author

DAVID J. ROSEN has held many, many jobs. He is currently the author of the novel, I Just Want My Pants Back, as well as a writer and director for television. In the past he’s worked as an advertising creative director, a camp counselor, an assembly line worker, and a beer vendor for the St. Louis Cardinals. He lives in New York City.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Broadway (March 11, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0767926129
• ISBN-13: 978-0767926126
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 0.9 x 9.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #528,590 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wish I had this book a few career crises ago, March 27, 2008

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M. Kasdan "job holder" (Brooklyn, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: What's That Job and How the Hell Do I Get It?: The Inside Scoop on More Than 50 Cool Jobs from People Who Actually Have Them (Paperback)

This book is a great concept and is extremely well executed. It achieves its goal of presenting actual informational interviews with cool interesting people who are top in their fields. It's the equivalent of going to an intimate dinner party with people who have interesting jobs you might want, without the awkwardness of hounding folks about the details of what they do and how they went about getting to do it. The book is also very funny of course -- Rosen's conversational style writing, taglines and charts and graphs gave me many laughs out loud. I wish I had had this book when I got out of college and the only job I could imagine wanting was working as an intern/page on Letterman. Great gift for anyone who thinks they need a life coach (one of the jobs profiled). Cheaper too.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars So Helpful ---> go for it <3!, June 6, 2008

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This review is from: What's That Job and How the Hell Do I Get It?: The Inside Scoop on More Than 50 Cool Jobs from People Who Actually Have Them (Paperback)

My dad bought me this book after hearing about it on National Public Radio and, at first, I was a bit skeptical.

I mean, who really wants to waste time reading another boring 'How to' book on how to get a cool job?

But really, this book isn't like that at all.

It's factual of course, so you don't have to worry about how much of it is just hot air.

But it's also very comical, interesting, and respectfully realistic.

Not a candy-coater, but in no ways a dream crusher.

What more could you ask for <3?

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars SUPERB Reading!!, March 27, 2008

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Brian (Burbank) - See all my reviews

This review is from: What's That Job and How the Hell Do I Get It?: The Inside Scoop on More Than 50 Cool Jobs from People Who Actually Have Them (Paperback)

I couldn't put the book down. A perfect blend of entertaining yet informative. Whether or not you are (or will soon be) in the job market, it is a fascinating read especially for us curious types who wonder what happens behind all those scenes.