Quest for Employment: Lessons From The Job Search Adventure: Steve's Career Advice, #4
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The job search is rarely anyone's favorite task. Imagine getting laid off twice in one year . . .
. . . now imagine you actually kept track of everything you learned, wrote it down in a blog, then turned it into book form. That's what "Quest For Employment: Lessons from the Job Search" adventure is. Well, that and about 9 chapters of advice from a curious, adventurous, and occasionally annoyed professional.
When Steve Savage got laid off twice in 2012, he decided to do something with the experience. He tracked what work, wrote down lessons old and new, and categorized them conveniently for you. This is real, in-the-field job search advice from a professional who has been in the IT field since 1995.
This is no basic job search book; it's about going farther. From what your resume says that you may not be aware of to the value of empathy, it's about going beyond the typical advice we've all heard.
Take your search for employment up a level into a quest to find the right job!
Steven Savage
Steven Savage is a biologist, natural history writer, lecturer, and an associate member of the Institute of Biology in England. He teaches about ocean biology and has written more than thirty-seven natural history books for children.
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Quest for Employment - Steven Savage
Quest for Employment: Lessons From The Job Search Adventure
By Steven Savage
Copyright © 2012 by Steven Savage
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The information in this book is offered with the understanding that it does not contain legal, financial, or other professional advice. Those interested in such advice should consult a competent, properly certified professional.
While it is the sincere intention of this publication to provide accurate information with regards to the subject matter, the author and all those affiliated with the publication of this book assume no responsibility for events occurring to any person or entity taking action or refraining from action as a result of the material in this publication.
This book is not completely comprehensive. Some readers may wish to consult additional forms of information.
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AUTHOR: Steven Savage
http://www.stevensavage.com/
First Edition
Table of Contents
Title Page
Ackowledgements
Introduction
Regional Issues And Location
Resumes Say More Than You Think
Job Search Boards And You
Networking Is More Than It Seems
Be Your (Best) Self
Empathy Is Success
A Blitz Works
The Job Search Is A Campaign
Miscellaneous Findings
In Closing
About The Author
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
Thanks to Orville Pearson, who first showed me what writing to help people find work was about. His work is worth reading for everyone interested in the job search:
http://www.highlyeffectivejobsearch.com/.
Thanks to Serdar, Lauren, Ewen, Jason, Tamara, Bonnie, and the rest of the tribe
and everyone at http://www.fantopro.com/.
To everyone who supported me on my job searches. Thanks for being there.
DEDICATION:
This book is dedicated to every job searcher out there. I hope I manage to help some of you, and in turn you can help others.
Introduction
I'm Steven Savage. I try and help people with their careers.
For years I wrote and blogged about careers for geeks, fans, nerds, and otaku. I posted at http://www.fantopro.com/, did books