10 Insider Secrets to a Winning Job Search: Everything You Need to Get the Job You Want in 24 Hours--Or Less

by Todd Bermont

10 Insider Secrets to a Winning Job Search offers a complete step-by-step roadmap on how to get the job you want-- fast--even in tough times This book will motivate you, increase your self-confidence,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1564147401
• ISBN13: 9781564147400
• Release Date: March 2004
• Publisher: Career Press
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 0.86 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.0" x 9.9"

Customer Reviews

Wow... this book really worked

Following the advice in 10 Insider Secrets to a Winning Job Search, I got the most ideal job I could have ever hoped for. Even though I was the last to interview and the company had already decided they wanted to hire someone else, because I embraced the secrets in this book I won the job! The two chapters that helped me the most were Chapter 4 on developing a business case and Chapter 9 which focused on preparing for the questions you are most likely going to get asked. Chapter 4 helped me convey that the company would receive a much higher Return on Investment (ROI) by hiring me. Chapter 9 got me fired up and totally prepared. Almost every question I was asked in the interview was given in Chapter 9. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is serious about finding a new job!

Great resource for any job seeker

If you want a common sense book that will show you exactly how to find the job you want, "10 Insider Secrets to a Winning Job Search" is your book. Unlike other job-hunting books that have been in print for over 30 years, this book is filled with fresh ideas for today's tough times. It is conversational and speaks to me. I would highly recommend this book to any job seeker.

Four job offers in less than a month

Recently, I re-entered the workforce after four years of being in my own business. What I initially encountered when sending out resumes and interviewing was extremely frustrating. I thought I had great credentials and tremendous quantifiable accomplishments. What I discovered very fast was that many companies didn't care because I was either too old to be considered or my rolodex wasn't good enough. Then, I read both "10 Insider Secrets to a Winning Job Search" by Todd Bermont and also went through Todd's two-hour paperback workshop "10 Insider Secrets Career Transition Workshop." After completing both books, I discovered that I was interviewing for jobs that I wasn't truly passionate about. I realized that my lack of enthusiasm was translating into job-hunting frustration and failure. After reading both books, I decided to go into a totally new industry where I had absolutely no experience. Oddly enough, I got four job offers in less than a month after reading both books and redirecting my efforts. Now I am working for a company that totally fit my criteria for the ideal company and I found a job that still allowed me to foster my entreprenerial spirit. I can't say enough positive things about these two books. If you are frustrated in your job search you need to read both "10 Insider Secrets" books.

A shining light

The best career advice I was given recently was to buy the book "10 Insider Secrets to a Winning Job Search." I did so because I was at a point to where I didn't know what I wanted to do for a living or how to get the job I wanted after I figured it out. This book helped me in both areas. To get the most out this book, don't skim through it or read it all at once. Instead, treat it like a you would taking a course. It won't necessarily be as easy as the title would lead you to believe, because the book guides you through a process of self-discovery and positioning yourself to succeed. Both of which requires time and energy. But if you work with it, it can really help you focus on what's important to you in a career and in life. Since you have to work for most of your life, the key is to get a job that will make you feel proud and satisified. I recommend this book to everyone who's trying to work through the frustrations of deciding what to do and how to pay the bills without losing your mind or your essence. I also recommend the author's workbook called "10 Insider Secrets: Career Transition Workshop." Both worked for me. If you are bummed out and tired of being frustrated this book will be a shining light that will help you succeed.

This book is a champion

Finally, there is a book that provides a step-by-step guide to getting a great job - fast! "10 Insider Secrets to a Winning Job Search: Everything You Need to Get the Job You Want in 24 Hours - Or Less" is the first job-hunting book I have seen that covers everything that is essential from finding the right job to actually getting it and negotiating it at a top dollar.Unlike the Parachute book that wastes tons of pages on starting your own business or the Knock'em Dead book that just focuses on the job interview, this book covers everything a job seeker would need. Also, the author shares one question in particular that you can ask at the beginning of the interview that will almost guarantee a great interview. Once I asked that question up front, I almost always got a job offer. It makes so much common sense, but until this book, I never thought to ask it before.This book also shares many secrets I did not originally know like "don't send your resume to HR" and "an interviewer makes a decision in the first 90 seconds of an interview." I found the chapter on preparing for the interview especially helpful. Almost all, of the 65 sample interview questions, that, the book shows how to answer have come up at some point in my interviews.Finally, with all of the negative headlines we see today about the war, economy, etc., it is refreshing to read a book that is so upbeat and puts you in such a positive frame of mind. I would recommend this book to anyone who is thinking of getting a new job, just graduating, or anyone who is out-of-work and wants to get a great job - fast!