Shortlisted for a better life: Inside the strange world of hiring and power

By Monika Lubczak-Pufelska

A sharp, funny, and brutally honest look into the world of recruitment, corporate politics, and business transformation - complete with real lessons from inside the hiring machine. Behind every "strategic hire" lies a beautiful mess of egos, guesswork, half-truths, and very expensive suits. Shortlisted for a Better Life is not a hiring manual. It's a recruiter memoir that pulls back the curtain on the dysfunctional reality of global talent acquisition , told by someone who's been everywhere - from executive search and headhunting , to in-house recruitment , RPO , and advising companies through transformation and change management . This isn't theory. It's real talk. Each chapter ends with a practical summary - distilling sharp insights about how hiring works (and doesn't), how power moves behind closed doors, and how organizations try (and often fail) to evolve. You'll learn about: The psychology behind the corporate handshake What recruiters really whisper at conferences How change feels from inside the boardroom - and why it rarely goes to plan Influence, perception, and the truth about leadership in corporate transformation Expect stories from: The polished chaos of City finance High-stakes hiring at C-level The absurd world of buzzwords and PowerPoints The behind-the-scenes stress of change initiatives This book won't teach you how to land your dream job. But it will show you how the game is really played - dysfunctional, hilarious, and painfully human...immersive world. For the recruiters, the corporate survivors, the consultants, the HR rebels, and the career-curious. Whether you're leading change or being crushed by it - this book knows exactly how you feel. Come take a look behind the mirror.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F5MMNTD6
• ISBN13: 9798317207014
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 146 Pages
• Dimensions: 8.0" x 0.4" x 5.0"