What Does Somebody Have to Do to Get a Job Around Here! 44 Insider Secrets and Tips that Will Get You Hired

What Does Somebody Have to Do to Get a Job Around Here! 44 Insider Secrets and Tips that Will Get You Hired

If you are looking for a job you need every advantage you can get. What Does Somebody Have to Do to Get a Job Around Here? puts a former Human Resources executive turned employee advocate in your corner. Cynthia Shapiro reveals the best-kept job secrets that employers don't want you to know including: *Secret #8: A computer is deciding your job prospects. *Secret #12: Professional references are useless. *Secret #18: There is a "type" that always gets the offer. *Secret #21: The Thank-You note is too late. *Secret #28: Always negotiate. * …and thirty-nine more! Once you know the secrets you can create a winning resume, ace the interview, and land the job of your dreams. “Applying for a job is the most important game you will ever play, but employers keep the rules secret. Shapiro reveals how hiring decisions are really made, and gives you the map you need to get through this mine field safely.” ― Lewis Maltby, President of the National WorkRights Institute “Startling! It's the best investment you can make on behalf of your career.” ― Sam Horn, author of POP! Stand Out In Any Crowd “Cynthia Shapiro puts you on the inside track to getting the job of your dreams - without the nightmares. If you want to compete with confidence, this is the only job search book you need.” ― Lois P. Frankel, Ph.D., author of Nice Girls Don't Get the Corner Office and See Jane Lead “You can't get on the fast track if you can't get in the door. This book shares the hidden snares and insider secrets that will give job seekers the edge they've been looking for.” ― Anne Fisher, "Ask Annie" columnist, CNNMoney.com and author, "If My Career's on the Fast Track, Where Do I Get a Road Map? “Cynthia's insights into the job search process are invaluable. Whether you are just starting out or a seasoned professional, her insider tips will show you how to supercharge your job search and get the jobs you want.” ― Penelope Trunk, Columnist for Boston Globe and Yahoo! Finance, author of Brazen Careerist: The New Rules for Success “There's nothing like insider secrets to give you an edge over the competition, and when it comes to getting the top jobs, Cynthia Shapiro knows her stuff! This book will change the way you view job searching forever. Stop settling for less and go for the best!” ― Barbara Stanny, author of Secrets Of Six Figure Women Cynthia Shapiro,  a former Human Resources V.P., left her position because she grew disillusioned with how most corporations are forced to do business today. She is now a well-known employee advocate and workplace consultant for Fortune 100 and 500 firms, regularly lecturing and writing on the most critical topics affecting employees today. She is the author of What Does Somebody Have to Do to Get A Job Around Here? and Corporate Confidential , and has been featured on CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, ABC, PBS , in The Wall Street Journal, Fortune,  Glamour, Self, Details, Essence, Real Simple , and major newspapers across the U.S. She lives in Southern California. What Does Somebody Have to Do to Get a Job Around Here? 44 Insider Secrets That Will Get You Hired By Shapiro, Cynthia St. Martin's Griffin Copyright © 2008 Shapiro, Cynthia All right reserved. ISBN: 9780312373344 Introduction We all find ourselves wondering what goes on behind the closed doors of the hiring managers. What is this mysterious group thinking? What are their secret criteria? Don’t you wish you had a crystal ball to look into the minds of these powerful corporate gatekeepers and find out what they’re looking for? What their idea of a top candidate really is, really looks like? Now you will. Your crystal ball is here. This book is the first to take job seekers behind the closed doors of hiring managers, providing a true, uncensored, and sometimes even shocking look at their processes and systems. For the first time you will see their hidden agendas, secret discriminations, fears, and motivations. It’s all here. You will finally know exactly what these people are trained to look for, say, screen out, and recommend for hire. You will learn the common traps and pitfalls most job candidates accidentally fall into that knock them out of the running. And you’ll learn why no company and no interviewer will ever tell you what you did wrong that cost you the job you wanted. You will learn how to get past online résumé screeners, psychological assessments, and underhanded tactics so you will stand out among the overwhelming competition for top jobs. You will finally understand the true nature of the system and how to work it to your advantage. This is not the standard “corporate-approved” job search guide providing generic advice ensuring you’ll look and sound like everyone else applying for the job. It will take you deep on the inside, where no hiring manager wants you to go. It will give you an unveiled glimpse into the real world of corporate selection and the hidden realms of the key decision makers, so you’