Nail the Job - by Jon Housman & Editors of Mba Jungle & Editors of Jd Jungle (Paperback)

About the Book

From the editors of MBA Jungle and JD Jungle magazines, the definitive, one-stop resource for first-time job seekers and career changers alike

Book Synopsis

Whether you're looking for entry-level work, short-term job experience that can lead to a satisfying career, or a specific, advertised job, the ability to convince a prospective employer of your abilities -on paper and in person-will be crucial to your success. Nail the Job gives you the competitive edge with tips and advice for the job search: --From insipid to inspired: what constitutes a winning cover letter--How to write a targeted, knock-'em dead rÃ(c)mÃ(c)How to leave perfect voice-mail and e-mail messages--What you need to know about your potential employer and how to use that knowledge to ask smart, insightful questions--Cocky versus confident: how best to articulate your desire to get a specific job--What to wear-and what not to wear-to an interview and understanding what your body language says about you--How to work with a headhunter--How to make a great impression in the first ninety days on the jobvisit www.mbajungle.com

Review Quotes

Career Planning and Adult Development Journal, Summer 2009
"Provides a straightforward approach to landing the job you really want by understanding the realities of today's marketplace and the steps you need to take to rise above the competition...Written in a conversational and clever style."

About the Author

Jon Housman is co-founder and CEO of Jungle Interactive Media, Inc., and an adjunct professor at the NYU's Stern School of Business. He is also on the board of overseers at Stern, and is a former consultant at McKinsey & Company, where he specialized in strategies for companies in the media and entertainment industry.