The first edition of this book by Martin Yate was first published in 1985, the year after my husband and I graduated from college. It was several years later before we got our own copy, but since then it has been THE book my husband referred to before any job interview and one that he would recommend without hesitation.
Times have changed since then, and since we now have college-aged kids in our household, I jumped at the chance to obtain a copy for reviewing this 25th anniversary edition.
This is more of a reference book than anything, so I didn't read every sentence of every chapter, but glancing through it I can tell you that this could very well be called the "bible" of job-searching!
It is detailed and comprehensive, covering everything from what to wear to an interview (for both men and women), how to improve "transferable" skills (skills that every employer looks for, no matter what the job), body language, and networking as well as how to write a winning resume and how to answer tough interview questions.
Yates tells you how to find the jobs out there (ie, where to look), and he gives a list of very helpful websites to aid you in the job search and websites on personal improvement that will make you more marketable and attractive to potential employers.
In an economy as tough as ours today where jobs are hard to come by, everyone needs that extra "something" that will make them the most liklely candidate for a job. This book gives you that extra edge.
I can't recommend this book enough, to current college students and recent graduates, as well as those who are looking to change careers...ANYONE who is in the market for a job!
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