How to Get a Great Job in 90 Days or Less

by Joe Carroll

Job search, especially in a down economy, can be extremely frustrating for most people. The problem is that most people do not often look for jobs, and lack the strategies and skills to connect with potential employers. Yet, even during high periods of unemployment, savvy, informed job hunters know how to get back on the corporate payroll. If you were fired, downsized, or resigned from your job, you need a strategy for getting a new job. If you are still working for a company and are thinking about leaving for new opportunities, you need a plan to make that happen. This book was written by Joe Carroll, vice-president, human resources for IST Management Services. He is also a career coach, author and international speaker. He shares his secrets on how to find a new job within 90 days or less. His strategy brings into alignment your purpose, talents, preferences and goals in life with what you do for a living. If these elements are not in alignment, then you are out of sync. You are not in balance. Without synchronism, it will be very difficult for you to develop your full potential. Once you mastered the self-fulfillment strategy for living, you will be living a no-regrets life. You will maximize the full use of your talents and passions with what you do for a living. Your goal is to get the right job quickly and live a harmonious, well-spent life. This book provides concrete ways for you to find your true passion, preferences and talents in life. It describes the ten secrets they never taught you in college. It provides the master philosophy of self-fulfillment. You learn about the eight critical things you need to know about career management. You acquire specific techniques to accelerate your path to the job of your choice. The secret is learning how to master the art of networking, the power of influence, and the willingness to trust your hunches for achieving your goals. This book will provide you will the blueprint for changing your life forever.

188 pages, Paperback

First published November 10, 2010

Reviews

[Walter Herrera · Rating 4 out of 5]

Most of the advice in this book is sound. It is actionable! And I have no doubt that if implemented, will certainly help in obtaining a job. However, not all the FACTS stated are true. Perhaps, the most obvious of these is the “ We only use 10% of our brains “ idea. The fact is, we use ALL of our brain capacity EVERY DAY! This along with “ FOLLOW YOUR PASSION” are the two biggest problems I found with this book. I Say, “ Use your PREFERENCES ( Which are discussed in the book) when determining if an OPPORTUNITY is right for you. AND FOLLOW THAT! Other than that, the book is a solid advice giver.

[Jim Gallen · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a “how to do it” book but it is much more than that. Author Joe Carroll challenges the reader to ask himself the questions necessary to really learn our passions, our talents and our preferences and to understand the differences. He makes the case that, in order to have a successful job search and a successful career we must match our vocation with our personality.

Our passions are what drive us forward. Our preferences are our strong likings that must be liknked to goals in order to be achieved. Our talents are what we are really good at. Once we have these figured out and have a healthy body for our healthy mind we are ready to start that job search. At this point in the book Carroll begins teaching the reader the tricks of the trade that can turn a lackluster job search into a winning one. The practical tips for resumes and phone calls present insights that we might not reach on our own. Even the simple ones, like wearing a smile, researching our interviewers, and dressing for success are worth a reminder.

This book can be a great help during a job search, but that is not all. A book like this serves as a good checklist of what is really important that that we should periodically consult. It is not a call to radically change your life. It is a practical, self-searching guide to aid us in finding a great job, doing a great job and living a great life.

I did receive a free copy of this book for review.