The world of work that this generation is entering is entirely without security, and I saw that a new approach to job search that also embraced the issues of financial survival and long-term career management issues was way overdue.Ģ. My wife and I have seven young adult children between us (ranging from a Berkeley grad with double degrees to one struggling with a GED), and we see this complete inadequacy first hand. I see the career management and job search advice young grads are getting at school and college and it is out of date and entirely inadequate. What led you to add a book specifically on first-time job seekers to your “Knock ‘Em Dead” series? See what advice, tips and tricks he offered for those hoping to land their first jobs:ġ. had the opportunity to chat with Yate about his new book (the ebook is currently available on Amazon for $1.99!). His latest addition, “Knock ‘Em Dead - Job Search Strategies for First-Time Job Seekers: How to Manage Your Career, Find the Right Job, and Excel in the Workplace,” offers a “how to” specifically for first time job seekers. Yate is the New York Times bestselling author of the “Knock Em’ Dead” series-a variation of books designed to guide you through a successful job search and modern career management. But what are students to do when they don’t know to “call until something becomes available?” What can those do who haven’t learned the necessary job seeking skills, like persistence, networking, research and ‘resume perfecting’? Well, Martin Yate has an answer (and a book) for that. And many recent and future graduates will soon find themselves in this common phase. Searching for the first job-we’ve all been there before. And although I didn’t realize it as a teen, years later, that characteristic would play a significant role in securing my future job in the “real world.” After applying, I called the store’s hiring manager every month only to be told “sorry, we don’t have anything available at this time.” But I was persistent until one day, a position became available. Talk about an “unforgettable” experience.īut I’d worked hard for that position. ![]() That and rounding up stray shopping carts in below zero temperatures during the winter and sweltering heat in the summer. ![]() Doesn’t sound too appealing, does it? Well, at 15 and a half, this was my first job.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |