Where's My Oasis [Import] [Paperback]

Rowan Manahan (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: VERMILION (RAND) (2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0091899982
• ISBN-13: 978-0091899981
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,143,290 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent! A breath of fresh air and a winning formula, August 17, 2004

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Jos Browne "JayBee" (London, England) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Where's My Oasis (Paperback)

I found this book after browsing the author's very informative website and I am delighted to say that the book exceeded all of my expectations. It is clear, positive, focused and every element is based on the realities of competing in today's job market. As someone who hasn't attended an interview in a long time, I can only say that I am almost looking forward to the one I will be sitting in a few weeks time.

I have read a number of books on this subject recently in preparing for my job move, but this excellent book really stands out from the others - I only had need for the interview material, but I very much enjoyed the other elements. The material is deeply thought out and very well presented, with a nice balance of 'stop and think' moments and teaching material. I was surprised at how much I learnt from my first reading and I have been drastically revising my strategy for my forthcoming interview as a result of the simple comon sense approach that Mr Manahan suggests.

I couldn't recommend it more - put this one on your wish list.

UPDATE: I GOT THE JOB!
An update from my last review - I got the job! I have written to Mr Manahan to thank him personally for his ideas and his inspiring writing, but I just had to say it here too.

The two interviews I had to undergo didn't ruffle my feathers at all having read and practised the ideas in Oasis. I dread to think what would have happened if I had been asked some of the more thorny questions a few weeks ago, but the profiling, mapping and rehearsal strategy that Mr Manahan outlines made all the difference.

I hate interviews and always used to dread them. Now, I won't have to sit one for a long time and if I do, I am not worried. The feeling of confidence that I had going into the interview just grew and grew as I could see the answers I had developed reassuring the interviewers and positioning me for the role.

I can't recommend this book enough. I hope it transforms your life as much as it did mine.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Recommendation from a HR Manager, August 24, 2004

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David - See all my reviews

This review is from: Where's My Oasis (Paperback)

I have read this book, and am very impressed. The author has distilled the current state-of-the-art thinking in relation to the hiring process and has presented this valuable information in a clear, concise and entertaining way.

I would go so far as to suggest that if you are applying for employment you cannot afford not to have this book, so vital is the content to eliminating common (and not so common) errors which diminish success.

I cannot think of one person I have interviewed (and there have been many) who would not have improved their interview performance by reading this book.

This is set to become the standard text in this field and is essential reading not only for anyone applying for a job but for MBA and HR studies students.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Get that job, and laugh while you learn how., August 16, 2004

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F.M. (dublin, Ireland) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Where's My Oasis (Paperback)

This Book doesn't just contain everything you need to know and do to succeed in getting your perfect job, it teaches you how to prepare yourself for every stage of the process.
Manahan knows his stuff, and has a particular talent for getting his point accross. Every point is made clearly and with (often hilarious) humour - I am experienced both as an interviewee and an interviewer, and not only have I learned something from every page of this book but I have laughed too .
Every possible aspect of the career searching process is covered, with astounding attention to detail and no waffle. Reading the book it is obvious that this guy is vastly experienced has managed to write it all down.

This book contains every secret the interviewers don't want you to know! If you do what this book teaches you, you can't go wrong.