Jobsmarts for Twentysomethings

By Bradley Richardson

Book Overview

he brainchild of Bradley Richardson, an entrepreneur who at 28, became president of his own company, this simple guide to job hunting and career planning is packed with firsthand advice from... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0679757171
• ISBN13: 9780679757177
• Release Date: March 1995
• Publisher: Vintage Books USA
• Length: 407 Pages
• Weight: 1.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 7.4" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

The Real Deal on the Real World !!!

Awesome!!! Too many career books for people starting out are out of touch or patronizing, but JobSmarts tells it exactly like it is. I used it to help me get a job during my senior year, and now that I'm working I still rely on it to get me through things at work. Get it.

Great Book for Recent Grads

As a recent college graduate with a degree in communications I felt confident that I would find a job immediately upon graduation. Unfortunately with today's economy I was told again and again by companies that they were on a temporary hiring freeze but would "keep me in mind". A friend of mine recommended this book to me. Upon reading it I was inspired to keep trying and to work hard to make myself stand out among the other applicants so my resume didn't fall through the cracks. I think this book is a great resource for any recent graduate entering the job market.

THE Handbook for Your First Job!!!

I've read a ton of career books by burned out boomers or professors, but this is the first book that told me EXACTLY what I need to do to get and KEEP the job I want. Richardson covers things that nobody talks about in your company training or that older employees take for granted. A HUGE HELP. The guy is funny and has great info.

What they SHOULD teach you in school...but don't

While most career centers show you how to write a resume and tell you basically not to pick your nose in an interview, this gave me the straight scoop on how to get in doors and what to do once I got the job. I still use it as a handbook. Awesome for your first job.

A Great Way To Get Started!

For those who don't have the benefit of learning from the mistakes of a friend or older brother who's looked for a job lately, this book provides practical information in a no-nonsense format. For someone who's looking for a job in today's downsized market place this should be required reading. It certainly helped me.