Kay, Andrea. This Is How To Get Your Next Job: An Inside Look at What Employers Really Want. AMACOM: American Management Assn. 2013.256p.

摘要

Kay (syndicated columnist, "At Work"; Life's a Bitch and Then You Change Careers) offers practical advice for the job seeker based on her expertise as a career consultant. The first chapter, "You Are What You Seem," lists 17 characteristics employers look for, such as consistent, stable behavior; clear, critical thinking; and initiative. Her approach highlights multiple ways to reassess strengths and weaknesses and offers readers the opportunity to glean the employer's perspective. Balanced throughout are sections detailing things you should never do (e.g., don't act old), things you should never talk about (e.g., bad experiences with previous employers), and things you should never wear (e.g., Hawaiian shirts). She also discusses maintaining jobs. Job hunters will want to refer to Kay for solid guidance, particularly concerning interviewing. VERDICT A concise, handy advice guide that can help job seekers everywhere.