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 Excellent Book on Executive Job Searching June 9, 1997
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I am using this book for the second time. I found the sections on resume writing and on the executive image to be very helpful. I would recommend this book to anyone in an executive capacity, or anyone who is at a salary >$60K
Indispensible advice November 3, 2005
Southern Man (Raleigh, NC)
7 out of 9 found this review helpful
I am in the salary range that this book is targeted at and I can confidently say that there is no other job search book like it. Most job search books try to be evrything to everybody and therefore end up dispensing advice that's applicable to people searching for jobs in the $30K to $60K salary range. There's nothing wrong with that advice but it's useless to people seeking jobs that pay well over $100K.
John Lucht walks the reader step-by-step through all of the activities required to successfully find a new job and shatters a lot of myths along the way. Like many others, I have been promoted several times within my own company so the last time I actively searched for a job, I was making about 1/4 the salary that I do now. Although I thought I knew everything I needed to know to search for a new job, this book made it clear how wrong I was. What really impressed me is that as much focus is placed on discussing your possible weaknesses as is placed on strengths. At this salary range, you need to anticipate everything that a prospective employer might hold aganst you. Mr. Lucht goes through all of these (even being overweight) and offers indispensable advice on how to deal with each. Similar focus is placed on identifying and effectively selling your greatest accomplishments to persuade a prospective employer why you would be their best choice.
Following the advice presented in this book will require a lot of hard work. But the advice is so good that the work is certain to eventually result in a job offer (assuming you have the qualifications - no book can overcome that). I would also add that purchasing the companion workbook is a must.
Excellent Guide for Executives who want to change jobs or December 1, 1997
danno@jax-inter.net (Jacksonville, Florida)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is a step by step accounting of what not to do and what to do based on Lucht's perspective and 20 years of recruiting experience. I really appreciated the tips that he provided from resume/cover letters to questions that might be posed during an interview to how to negotiate the contract. A must read for middle and senior level executives. Facts contained in this book that can benefit all readers.
A real eye opener April 7, 1997
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Tremendous insight is provided in this book, which is rapidly becoming a classic. It let's you know when you should work with headhunters, and when you shouldn't, and what limitations you might want to put on them. Less theoretical than most, Lucht provides a clear plan for how to change jobs.
Whether you're above $100k today, or just on your way, this is a must read. Don't speak to another headhunter until you've read it
A must read for any Senior Manager in transition July 27, 1996
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
On of the best all around guides for managing the job hunting process for senior executives.
Clear, consise, well written, direct and to the point. No BS to wade through. All practiable usable advice and guidance.
Even the page layout and typesetting style is great to deal with. That alone draws you in. I took the book out from my local libary
and am going to get my own copy so I can mark it up.
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