Super Secrets of the Successful Jobseeker
Everything you need to know about finding a job in difficult times
By Simon Gray
Super Secrets of the Successful Jobseeker
Everything you need to know about finding a job in difficult times
By Simon Gray
Jacket text
With high unemployment and jobseekers fighting for fewer and fewer jobs it’s never been more important to get an edge when looking for that next career move. The right experience and qualifications, a good CV and a nicely worded covering letter are no longer enough – they are the bare minimum!
In this book Simon Gray explains how to get ahead, what to do and – just as crucially – what not to do in order to win in the highly competitive job race. He also explores the psychology of looking for a job and divulges his revolutionary techniques to get noticed and employed in a crowded market.
If you are looking for a job or planning to change career this is the book you can’t afford not to read!
About the author
Simon Gray is an experienced recruiter beginning his career in the industry in 1999. Ten years later he jointly founded Cherry Professional Limited, a recruitment business dedicated to providing the best career advice to jobseekers.
With limited education available on jobseeker psychology and how best to move in the job market, Simon left recruitment in 2013 to form Career Codex Limited, an education and training company with the sole purpose of empowering jobseekers.
Simon is also a Chartered Accountant having qualified with KPMG and in his leisure time is an accomplished Martial Artist who spent two years living and training in Tokyo, Japan.
These life experiences combined with his extensive experience of frontline recruitment contribute to his innovative and unique approach to jobseeker success.
He is also an experienced commentator and in August 2013 appeared on BBC National News at Ten discussing the Bank of England’s unemployment target and was also quoted in the Financial Times and Wall Street Journal.
Super Secrets of the Successful Jobseeker has been used to develop two Ofqual qualifications in career planning and employability skills and was written to give the jobseeker that all important edge.
Combining mental discipline, the psychology of people and expert knowledge of the job market it’s the book any serious jobseeker must read!
Reviews
“An exceptionally easy-read, in a conversational style that’s like chatting to a knowledgeable mate who passionately wants you to succeed. It bubbles over with nuggets on every page. It is a highly practical book, based on his experience as a successful recruiter and business owner, is free of jargon and full of vivid language. It’ll definitely leave you feeling all the more wiser and motivated to get that job.”
Media coverage
From Raise Your Game Services:
An exceptionally easy-read, in a conversational style that?s like chatting to a knowledgeable mate who passionately wants you to succeed. It bubbles over with nuggets on every page. It is a highly practical book, based on his experience as a successful recruiter and business owner, is free of jargon and full of vivid language. It’ll… Read more »
From Burton Mail:
A CAREER strategist will be aiming to inspire members of Burton Business Club at the group’s next meeting. ADVERTISING Simon Gray, an entrepreneur and chartered accountant, will speak to those gathered for the meeting on Tuesday, June 9. During a one-hour presentation, he will detail his extensive career, which began in accountancy and then recruitment,… Read more »
From Guardian Careers:
Applying for jobs is often a difficult and demoralising process, but it’s important to stay positive and learn from your mistakes. Here are ten common mistakes you should try to avoid: 1. Passing on responsibility for your job hunt It’s important that you don’t try and blame others for your job hunting difficulties. Focus on… Read more »
From Onrec:
With high unemployment and jobseekers fighting for fewer and fewer jobs it’s never been more important to get an edge when looking for that next career move. The right experience and qualifications, a good CV and a nicely worded covering letter are no longer enough – they are the bare minimum! In Super Secrets of… Read more »
From Raise Your Game Services:
An exceptionally easy-read, in a conversational style that?s like chatting to a knowledgeable mate who passionately wants you to succeed. It bubbles over with nuggets on every page. It is a highly practical book, based on his experience as a successful recruiter and business owner, is free of jargon and full of vivid language. It’ll… Read more »
Contents
About the Author
Summary
Foreword
Introduction
1. Attack from the high ground
2. Understanding a tough market
3. Constructing a super CV
4. Setting your road map
5. Effective networking
6. The online 'You'
7. Getting in front of the decision maker
8. Delivering a first class interview
9. Super secret advanced techniques
10. Final thoughts
Appendix - CV template
| Published: | 27/11/2012 |
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| Edition: | 1st |
| Pages: | 176 |
| Formats: | paperback - ISBN 9780857192486 ebook - ISBN 9780857192677 |
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