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Unemployed? No Problem!
Everyone has to deal with the possibility of a sudden job loss; no one is safe in today's work force. People need a simple, easy-to-follow plan to find that next job, because now it's both "blue collar" and "white collar" people standing in line. Education and a little bit of confidence equals more money and happiness for that next position. Knowledge, common sense, and confidence can change your life. The question that many people ask is, "How can I do a job search for free?" Knowing where to go for help is the answer. This book covers topics like: Opportunity Knocks Twice: Effects of the Wallet. Finding Free Money: Identifying unemployment benefits. Panning for Gold: What has the Library got to offer? Right from Wrong: Legal and Illegal Questions. Reward Yourself: Non-Chocolate Ways for High Motivation. Plus many more chapters for doing a complete job search!
204 pages, Paperback
First published September 14, 2006
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December 19, 2008
Sorry to say it but Allen Giertz’s book is one which is growing in importance day by day in America… But Giertz’s take on this is to make unemployment a positive experience to go out and get something better for yourself. He presents a practical guide for getting your benefits in order, budgeting your money and then getting in gear and getting back out there to find a better positions than you had before.
In my opinion this book is much more about getting work than how to live on the dole. And that is good. The first few chapters for me were quite unappealing because of my libertarian nature. Allen Giertz explains what benefits that you might have and gives practical advice as to how you should go about getting your state support. Personally, I don’t even like to think about this, but if you have paid into the system then you are entitled. The rest of the book is the good advice on how to do job searches, how to network for contacts and information, how to not only update your résumé but to also tailor your résumé so that you will be much more attractive to employers.
If you have recently been laid off or you think it is on its way, I recommend you buy this book or ask your librarian for it. It is chock full of the information you will need to get back on your feet, especially if you are new to the job market or have been rusty in job hunting skills. Allen Giertz does the worker a good service with his book!
In my opinion this book is much more about getting work than how to live on the dole. And that is good. The first few chapters for me were quite unappealing because of my libertarian nature. Allen Giertz explains what benefits that you might have and gives practical advice as to how you should go about getting your state support. Personally, I don’t even like to think about this, but if you have paid into the system then you are entitled. The rest of the book is the good advice on how to do job searches, how to network for contacts and information, how to not only update your résumé but to also tailor your résumé so that you will be much more attractive to employers.
If you have recently been laid off or you think it is on its way, I recommend you buy this book or ask your librarian for it. It is chock full of the information you will need to get back on your feet, especially if you are new to the job market or have been rusty in job hunting skills. Allen Giertz does the worker a good service with his book!
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