Reviews - Top 5 Job Search Books - CareerAlley

Reviews - Top 5 Job Search Books - CareerAlley We may receive compensation when you click on links to products from our partners. We can all use help looking for a job. Knowing which resume formats to use, how to network, leveraging the Internet, etc. All of that is very helpful and can help us fast track the job search process. There must be hundreds of job search resource books out there, which are the best ones to use? Following are some reviews of the top 5 job search books to help your make your selection. [easyazon_link asin=1607743620 locale=US new_window=default nofollow=default tag=caree07-20 add_to_cart=default cloaking=default localization=default popups=no]What Color Is Your Parachute? 2014: A Practical Manual for Job-Hunters and Career-Changers[/easyazon_link] Currently #1 on the list and one of the most popular careers books, the updated version includes how to leverage social networks as well as tips on interviewing and getting hired. [easyazon_image add_to_cart=default align=left asin=1607743620 cloaking=default height=160 localization=default locale=US nofollow=default new_window=default src=http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51lqSqvW4FL._SL160_.jpg tag=caree07-20 width=106] [easyazon_link asin=1440562199 locale=US new_window=default nofollow=default tag=caree07-20 add_to_cart=default cloaking=default localization=default popups=no]Knock em Dead 2014: The Ultimate Job Search Guide[/easyazon_link] Another good resource on job search with lots of great tips. There is a step by step guide for writing resumes and additional information on getting interviews. Once you get the offer, there is a good section on negotiating the best offer. The book includes strategies that have been proven to work over time. [easyazon_image add_to_cart=default align=none asin=1440562199 cloaking=default height=160 localization=default locale=US nofollow=default new_window=default src=http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51g-UxeK88L._SL160_.jpg tag=caree07-20 width=139] [easyazon_link asin=1607741709 locale=US new_window=default nofollow=default tag=caree07-20 add_to_cart=default cloaking=default localization=default popups=no]The 2-Hour Job Search: Using Technology to Get the Right Job Faster[/easyazon_link] Who wants to spend a lot of time looking for a job? This book, by Steve Dalton, includes a strategy that will help you minimize the amount of time you spend looking for a job by helping you focus on the resources that will get you the best results (quickest). Leveraging technology is key, and Dalton focuses on this as part of the strategy. Can you find a job in 2 hours? Not likely, but this book should help make you more efficient in your search. [easyazon_image add_to_cart=default align=none asin=1607741709 cloaking=default height=160 localization=default locale=US nofollow=default new_window=default src=http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/414G8P-NizL._SL160_.jpg tag=caree07-20 width=107] [easyazon_link asin=B0056PFONW locale=US new_window=default nofollow=default tag=caree07-20 add_to_cart=default cloaking=default localization=default popups=no]How To Find A Job: When There Are No Jobs[/easyazon_link] This book by Paul Rega not only covers job search in the traditional sense, it also focuses on career management as the driver to bigger and better jobs. Marketing yourself is key and focusing on the right audience for your background is just as important (also see The Four Legs of Job Search). Stories (real experiences) are a key part of this book. The approach is different to what most of us have learned and practiced. Definitely worth a read. [easyazon_image add_to_cart=default align=none asin=B009BA0X70 cloaking=default height=160 localization=default locale=US nofollow=default new_window=default src=http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51jQ%2BtdpcCL._SL160_.jpg tag=caree07-20 width=100] [easyazon_link asin=1492291137 locale=US new_window=default nofollow=default tag=caree07-20 add_to_cart=default cloaking=default localization=default popups=no]How To Build the ULTIMATE LinkedIn Profile[/easyazon_link] LinkedIn is, without a doubt, the largest business network site. It is the number one place to network and find a job. Of course, it will all be a waste if you dont have a stellar profile on LinkedIn. This book, written by Andrew McCarthy, covers a full range of topics. From adding skills and experience to helping decide which photo to use. There are a ton of really good tips in this book (without which it would take you a really long time to figure out). If you are serious about your LinkedIn profile, this is the book for you. [easyazon_image add_to_cart=default align=left asin=1492291137 cloaking=default height=160 localization=default locale=US nofollow=default new_window=default src=http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51FcChnPZ3L._SL160_.jpg tag=caree07-20 width=107] We are always eager to hear from our readers. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or suggestions regarding CareerAlley content. Good luck in your search,Joey what where job title, keywords or company city, state or zip jobs by