Getting Hired

Landing a new role takes more than sending applications. This guide argues that candidates who prepare thoroughly tend to be invited to interviews and receive offers far more often than those who do not. Its Getting Hired Program is built around the idea that job hunting is a competition, and that the people who win are the ones who know what they want and how to pursue it.

The author, Paul McBlaine, has worked on five continents and coached hundreds of professionals across many industries. Drawing on that experience, he presents strategies, tools and habits meant to apply at any career level or in any field. The book contains more than 160 specific actions for building a job-winning toolkit, including resumes, cover letters, a personal marketing message and an optimized LinkedIn profile. It also covers the two main routes to a job, networking and responding to postings, and explains how to prepare for interviews once an opportunity is secured.

The guide is meant for anyone who is out of work, unhappy in their current position, newly graduated, or considering a shift to a different job or career. It is also the first volume in The Career Series, which addresses other career stages, including leading, managing, consulting, getting promoted and retiring.