Smart JobSeeker-And Why Many Job Applicants Never Get The Interview Stage Book
Smart Jobseeker Book in Kenya
Ask everyone and they will tell you that job hunting is one of the most trying and frustrating experiences in life; and more so during these hard economic times. Whether you are looking for a job for the first time or simply want to find ‘greener’ opportunities it has never been easy.
How about a simple, practical plan to make this process painless and even enjoyable? Vital tips that grow your chances of landing a job are a welcome idea of course. ‘Smart Jobseeker’ a step by step hunting guide for job seekers, has accomplished where many books have failed.
Written clearly and with a crisp understanding of the Kenyan circumstances a job hunter goes through, the book gives all the strategies necessary for success. It takes more than just a CV to have a successful job search. But again there are no set-in-stone rules for job hunting. No magic formulas or solutions.
Probably the biggest plus for this book is that it is just practical. It is indeed a job looking for a job, as the author P. Wainaina of Corporate Staffing Services rightly acknowledges. He then gives job search techniques, right from preparation and planning, self assessment and career identification. “Remember you are marketing yourself each and every day.” He says one should have on daily basis, an attitude that they are “open for business,” as well as keep with their job hunt plan until they reach their goals.
Other tactics people take for granted like networking, is a key one in job seeking, job keeping and position enhancement. According to statistics, 60 to 90 percent of jobs are found informally – mainly through friends, relatives and direct contacts. This book shows you the right ways to network, what and who to watch out for.
It is true that many job applicants never get to the interview stage. In this book, you find techniques and illustrations on writing cover letters, CVs, and put you in gear to pass that seemingly tough and competitive interview. What is probably catchier is the way the writer elaborates and answers one by one, questions any job seeker would have in their mind.
This is a must read for every serious job seeker or those keen on finding greener opportunities. It is written with local examples, and its retail price of Sh480 makes it accessible to everyone.
Get your copy today at bookshops like Book Point and Chania Bookshop along Moi Avenue, and Nairobi University Bookshop. To order a copy and have it delivered at your door step in Nairobi @ no extra cost please email admin@staff-kenya.com. If upcountry,email for details.
Topics Covered in length include.
* Why is it so hard to find or change jobs today.
* Deadly mistakes job candidates make that YOU MUST AVOID.
* Learn why your CV doesn’t work and the changes you need to make immediately to start getting called for interviews.
* Identifying your core strengths and transferable skills.
* Mastering networking.
* Discovering the steps to passing ANY interview.
* Negotiating salaries. Why figures DON’T matter. Whats to say and avoid..
* Executing a career action plan.
* No Job, Bored with employment. Think of the alternatives. The Youth Development Fund Initiative
A must read for every serious job seeker or those keen on finding greener opportunities.the book is available at Book Point & Chania Book Shops,Moi Avenue @ K’sh 480. To order a copy email admin@staff-kenya.com