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Review by KitabuKizuri -- Finding A Job in Tough Times
[Following is a volunteer review of "Finding A Job in Tough Times" by Dr. Tim Johnson.]
4 out of 4 stars
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In these days of population increase, inflation and technology/innovation induced disruption of the workplace, finding a job is not as easy as it used to be. Dr. Tim Johnson, a writer, sailor, electrical engineer, teacher, and much more, set out to write Finding A Job in Tough Times to help those stuck in the process of looking for work. The book is published by Captain’s Engineering Services. It contains forty-eight exercises that guide and help a job seeker find out more about himself and form an effective strategy for the hunt ahead.
In one exercise, the author guides the job seekers through how to handle their feelings. How do you feel when you get rejected? Dr. Johnson states that past experiences while job hunting can have a bearing on the kind of vocation one chooses. He then asks the reader to write down how it felt, to appreciate the lows while learning how to detach oneself from the event. “...to have a wonderful view from a mountain, it must be surrounded by valleys.”-Tim Johnson.
Other exercises take on a similar approach, pushing the prospective employee to make a thorough self-analysis, to be in a position to effectively answer any question about themselves when asked in an interview or even by a friend or a workmate/acquaintance.
What I liked most about the book is the author’s ability to break down these strategies in simple steps, probably drawing from his vast teaching experience. He even takes into account people who are more experienced in their respective careers, as they may have more information about themselves that they may need to condense into a concise submission, whether verbal or written. For those who have aspirations that require a specialized skill-set or extra training, this book will also help them in determining whether they need to go back to school or estimate the years of experience/mentorship they need to rack up in order to attain their goals.
I recommend this book to those who are actively seeking jobs. The book can be read in one sitting but the exercises are bound to take a while since it involves some soul searching and stock taking in one’s professional life. The author’s language and strategies are very simple, and anyone looking for work or seeking to advance in their career will benefit immensely from reading this book. Those who are established in their careers or actively looking for employees may not need this book much but may recommend it to others upon review of the text. Career coaches may also glean something from this book to add value to their services. It is well-edited, and I give it 4 out of 4 stars.
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4 out of 4 stars
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In these days of population increase, inflation and technology/innovation induced disruption of the workplace, finding a job is not as easy as it used to be. Dr. Tim Johnson, a writer, sailor, electrical engineer, teacher, and much more, set out to write Finding A Job in Tough Times to help those stuck in the process of looking for work. The book is published by Captain’s Engineering Services. It contains forty-eight exercises that guide and help a job seeker find out more about himself and form an effective strategy for the hunt ahead.
In one exercise, the author guides the job seekers through how to handle their feelings. How do you feel when you get rejected? Dr. Johnson states that past experiences while job hunting can have a bearing on the kind of vocation one chooses. He then asks the reader to write down how it felt, to appreciate the lows while learning how to detach oneself from the event. “...to have a wonderful view from a mountain, it must be surrounded by valleys.”-Tim Johnson.
Other exercises take on a similar approach, pushing the prospective employee to make a thorough self-analysis, to be in a position to effectively answer any question about themselves when asked in an interview or even by a friend or a workmate/acquaintance.
What I liked most about the book is the author’s ability to break down these strategies in simple steps, probably drawing from his vast teaching experience. He even takes into account people who are more experienced in their respective careers, as they may have more information about themselves that they may need to condense into a concise submission, whether verbal or written. For those who have aspirations that require a specialized skill-set or extra training, this book will also help them in determining whether they need to go back to school or estimate the years of experience/mentorship they need to rack up in order to attain their goals.
I recommend this book to those who are actively seeking jobs. The book can be read in one sitting but the exercises are bound to take a while since it involves some soul searching and stock taking in one’s professional life. The author’s language and strategies are very simple, and anyone looking for work or seeking to advance in their career will benefit immensely from reading this book. Those who are established in their careers or actively looking for employees may not need this book much but may recommend it to others upon review of the text. Career coaches may also glean something from this book to add value to their services. It is well-edited, and I give it 4 out of 4 stars.
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Finding A Job in Tough Times
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