High-Tech Careers for Low-Tech People, Second Edition

By Bill Schaffer and William A. Schaffer

It's no secret that the high-tech industry is one of the most vital segments of our economy. Now, is it fair that just because you preferred reading Shakespeare in college to studying microprocessors... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1580080391
• ISBN13: 9781580080392
• Release Date: March 1999
• Publisher: Ten Speed Press
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.8" x 6.1"

Customer Reviews

Great Book, even Better Presentor

I went to a seminar taught by Bill in April, and bought his book on the spot.It is informative even to a person with no computer background, I was a bio major in college!!!Now I am in software, as a Assistant Product Manager and really exceling, it is true what Bill says, it is the mindset and savvy that will carry you, the technical stuff you can and will learn along the wayI was able to apply the principles in his text in giving advice to ppl on how to get their own tech jobs (advising them to buy the book)his book is fun to read, inspring, and chalk full on insider stuff it would take yeeeeeeeeeeeears to figure out on your own, frankly, it is one of the best investments you could ever make

Build your confidence in searching for positions in hi tech

A good book to include in your job search library. It will build your confidence in approaching high technology companies. You will see how to translate your low-tech but important skills into good positions in the contemporary job market.Wayne D. Ford, Ph.D., author of "The Accelerated Job Search" docwifford@msn.com

Excellent counsel for people considering high-tech careers

High-Tech Careers for Low-Tech People gave me the encouragement and insight I needed to pursue a career in this industry. What Bill writes is true! My background is theology, but thanks to the process Bill describes in this book, I have a great job in a firm that sells enterprise-wide software solutions.

I am living proof that this book really works!

I read the book, "High-Tech Careers For Low-Tech People," and I was also fortunate enough to meet Mr. William Schaffer at a seminar he did at the Career Action Center in Cupertino, California. I was really in a bind because I was a victim of the BofA/NationsBank merger and I was on the street looking for a job. It's really amazing. I've been a resident in Silicon Valley for over 25 years and I never thought of looking for employment with the high-tech companies because I didn't have a technical background. Mr. Schaffer's book changed all of that. It showed me how I could take my 13 years of banking industry experience and convert it into the high-tech field. This book is an excellent roadmap because it takes the mystery out of high-tech and indentifies the low-tech career paths that are available. THANK YOU Mr. Schaffer for changing my life and opening my eyes to the remarkable careers available in high-tech for low-tech people like myself. In less than three weeks after reading your book and attending your seminar, I had two high-tech companies fighting over me. Now I don't have to fear unemployment ever again because you have given me the tools to ensure my future.

Great help for people who might be intimidated by High Tech!

I read "High Tech Jobs for Low Tech People" near the start of my job search. I want to change industries, and there is a lot of growth in High Tech near me. I was somewhat frustrated by the use of on-line job searches, where you send in a resume electronically and get an electronic response. Job fairs seemed even worse, because although I had been a vice president of operations in a healthcare company, the recruiters felt I had no skills they could use. Mr. Schaffer's book convinced me that I was getting a typical response to these approaches, and reinvigorated my search. By the time I completed his book, I had two informational interviews with target companies, and a plan to try temping to get in the door. I have a much better idea of what I can expect, and how to hopefully convince people to give me a try. The resume examples were helpful, reinforcing how to highlight skills rather than inappropriate job history. I think any low tech person would benefit from this book, as well as new college graduates.