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45 of 46 people found the following review helpful:
Successfully challenges conventional job search wisdom
Being a careers/workplace author myself, I sometimes find it difficult to endorse new books, especially since the market is already glutted with them. However, Tony Beshara's book, The Job Search Solution, deserves special attention for finding something new and important to say about the job market today. Beshara doesn't load the reader with useful but obvious...
Published on January 14, 2006 by Chandra Prasad
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
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Well, I'd say that one of the previous reviewers was right - this book is way too big and it could've been cut in half. Endless Dr. Phil references and general chestbeating are rather amusing, as well.
Still, there are some things that one might learn for himself/herself by reading this book - the idea that you actually have to work on your job search, the...
Published on June 8, 2008 by Sonic Reducer
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45 of 46 people found the following review helpful:
Successfully challenges conventional job search wisdom, January 14, 2006
This review is from: The Job Search Solution: The Ultimate System for Finding a Great Job Now! (Paperback)
Being a careers/workplace author myself, I sometimes find it difficult to endorse new books, especially since the market is already glutted with them. However, Tony Beshara's book, The Job Search Solution, deserves special attention for finding something new and important to say about the job market today. Beshara doesn't load the reader with useful but obvious suggestions ("don't forget to wear a nice suit to your interview," for example). Instead, he deliberately challenges conventional job search wisdom, and in so doing, offers radical but inspired suggestions for success. Chapter Six: "Common Myths and the Realities About Hiring" is a perfect example of Beshara's unique vision. Think that "companies approach hiring with common sense, logic, and good business acumen and consistency?" Think that "the most qualified candidate gets the job?" Think again! Time and again Beshara proves that finding a job is a highly subjective business filled with innumerable variables. The triumphant jobseeker is the one who not only recognizes these inconsistencies and but also uses them to his advantage. Not sure how to do this? Don't worry-Beshara guides the way.
Also worthy of notice: Chapter 12: Overcoming Employer Biases that Can Keep You from Getting a Job. Here, Beshara tackles such tricky items as age discrimination and what to say if you've been out of the workforce for an extended period.
Overall, a Grade A read.
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19 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
A worthwhile lesson in attitude, February 8, 2006
This review is from: The Job Search Solution: The Ultimate System for Finding a Great Job Now! (Paperback)
I am in my last semester of college and just read this book. Before doing so, I did not have the necessary mindset for selling myself and putting in the required hustle the job-search process requires - I was the smart one and the people who had to feign eagerness and enthusiasm only had to do it because they were too dumb to get a job by "being real." Beshara woke me up to the reality that there are thousands of people shooting for the same job who are just as smart (if not smarter) as me. With my old attitude, I would have grumbled while "fakes," "phonies," and "sell-outs" all passed me by. This book taught me the benefits of CHOOSING a positive attitude and having the self-confidence to put it into practice in the job market.
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21 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
From an Experienced Executive Recruiter, February 17, 2006
This review is from: The Job Search Solution: The Ultimate System for Finding a Great Job Now! (Paperback)
I am always looking for books to recommend to my candidates, so they are better prepared, not just for interviewing, but for dealing with the whole search process they often find so baffling and ego-deflating. Managing the emotional process on the candidate side of the search equation is one of the toughest parts of being a good recruiter. For the company, hiring is purely a business decision. For the prospective employee, changing jobs is a business AND personal decision affecting not only one's livelihood, but often family happiness, location, marriage success or failure! Tony Beshara's book is at the top of my recommendation list. I read once that a candidate's stress level increases 200% from initial job inquiry to offer time. Tony's book unveils those mysteries of the hiring process that cause so much of the prospective employee's emotion - emotion which, if not handled properly, often results in offers that could have been, but don't materialize. Most candidates do not realize that they must adopt the same axiom in their job search that makes them successful at their jobs- "Plan your work, and work your plan". This easy read gives the candidate a workable, proven plan for finding the right opportunity. I disagree with the reviewer who thought the book simply promotes the use of recruiters. I believe if more candidates read this book, they might not need us nearly as much!
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
So-so, June 8, 2008
This review is from: The Job Search Solution: The Ultimate System for Finding a Great Job Now! (Paperback)
Well, I'd say that one of the previous reviewers was right - this book is way too big and it could've been cut in half. Endless Dr. Phil references and general chestbeating are rather amusing, as well.
Still, there are some things that one might learn for himself/herself by reading this book - the idea that you actually have to work on your job search, the fact that hiring managers have no clue about what they're doing etc. etc.
Unfortunately, good parts are mostly lost in the myriad of spiritual advice and general talk about Dr. Phil and author's biography/accomplishments.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
You(r) success starts with You, April 11, 2006
This review is from: The Job Search Solution: The Ultimate System for Finding a Great Job Now! (Paperback)
Simply put, this is the best 3 to 4 hour investment you can make in a job search, or if you thinking about a job change. The book is filled with strategic insight, but more importantly Tony explains in clear and concise fashion how to put the strategy into action.
The major thesis is that the job search is a process, and while there are many things you can't control, you can control your process and execute on your strategy to maximize your probability for a positive outcome, and more importantly, minimize the timeline to do it.
Another key element to this book is a candid discussion on the emotional and psychological aspects which is a must read at least twice, and pass it along to your spouse. This section will bring validation to your feelings, and then you can earn the right to advance to Chapter Two and Take Massive Action Now.
Tony also addresses (in Chaper 7) benefits of Practical Spirituality. I personally encourage everyone to put this into practice, even if your not in job search mode.
I review this work often, when drafting cover letter, thank you notes, etc. becasue after you have studied it and internalized, it becomes an excellent reference. My mantra has become, Take massive action, now and make a difference.
My final comment is that I recommended this book to a friend of mine and told him that if he did not think this book had value, I would personally write him a check for one hundred dollars and take him to dinner. I still have the check, safe in the checkbook and he bought me dinner because of the focus the book brought to his search effort.
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13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
Insights into the emotional aspects of a job search, February 8, 2006
This review is from: The Job Search Solution: The Ultimate System for Finding a Great Job Now! (Paperback)
In this easy-to-read book, Beshara constantly emphasizes the importance of emotional health in the job search process. He wants his readers to recognize the emotional strain that a job search will exert on them, and he points out that unless a job candidate is aware of and at peace with himself and his emotions, he will be at a grave disadvantage when it comes to communicating his strengths and goals to others. Also pay special attention to Chapter 7: Practical Spirituality. Beshara notes the numerous links between emotional well-being and job search success, and he gives practical tips on how applicants can improve their job search by improving their emotional health.
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
Practice vs. Theory, April 28, 2006
This review is from: The Job Search Solution: The Ultimate System for Finding a Great Job Now! (Paperback)
Many of the "career" books on the market seem to take a high-flown, theoretical approach to finding the right job. Unfortunately, when you are out of work, theories don't pay the bills. What I appreciate about Mr. Beshara's book is his practical, no-nonsense approach to landing the right job as quickly as your qualifications, personality and persistence will allow. Beshara puts the responsibility for marketing yourself directly on the reader's shoulders, but he also provides a template that anyone can follow. He also prepares you for the emotional rigors of an extended and occasionally discouraging search. The book presents an unblinking, brass tacks approach to getting the job you want, only requiring that you furnish the drive, preparation and persistence. What Mr. Beshara provides is an excellent set of job search tools grounded in reality.
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12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
Straight forward and most helpful, May 13, 2006
This review is from: The Job Search Solution: The Ultimate System for Finding a Great Job Now! (Paperback)
I left the job market for over a year to live abroad. When I returned and began my job search, I was fortunate enough to meet Mr. Beshara and read his book. This is not a book for those who are wanting to engage in a philosophical self-introspective journey about finding a fulfilling career path. This is a straight forward, to the point, no holds barred examination of the best and most practical process to find and get a job as quickly as possible. I was employed in three months in a great job. I highly recommend taking the time to get real about your job search.
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
Saved me from myself!, December 6, 2005
This review is from: The Job Search Solution: The Ultimate System for Finding a Great Job Now! (Paperback)
This is an outstanding book and it helped me get a new job. I was ready to change careers and knew exactly why and what I wanted to do. Mr Beshara, however, helped me understand that good communication (aka a good interview) means understanding and speaking to the needs of the company- not my own priorities and aspirations. Bravo to Mr. Beshara- this is experience talking and anyone interested in finding a new job should listen!
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
Great book for your job search!, February 28, 2008
This review is from: The Job Search Solution: The Ultimate System for Finding a Great Job Now! (Paperback)
I found this book to be a great reference during my recent job search. I didn't find all of the tips relevant to my job search, likely because I have an advanced degree and therefore things are a little different. For example, he suggests that you set a goal of 5 interviews per week- there are not enough positions for me to do that! However, it did help me a lot with understanding the mentality of the interviewer and appreciate things that they might be looking for. In the end I was able to get a really great job, I would highly recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a new career.
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