New York City Recruiter turned author, Jill DeSena-Shook took home the award for first place in the Reader's Favorite National book awards of 2009 with a revealing book that sets the record straight for anyone searching for employment.
Just Tell Me How to Get Hired offers readers an insider's peek into what employers are searching for in a job candidates. Who gets hired and who doesn't? Human Resource managers can not and do not tell you why they passed on you, that would be against company policy. But after DeSena-Shook sets you straight, an offer may be on the horizon.
Just Tell Me How to Get Hired! is an honest and often humorous conversation between the job seeker, employers, recently hired employees, and the reader’s new found recruiter, Jill. This quick read is filled with “cut to the chase” advice. Just as if you were sitting in Jill’s office, you’ll quickly learn how to get a job faster and easier than going it alone. Real life stories about interviews and hires gone wrong transform this tutorial into a reality show about entering the workforce.
WHAT ARE EMPLOYERS REALLY LOOKING FOR ON A RESUMÉ? Learn to construct a resumé that guarantees an interview.
WHAT IS YOUR INTERVIEWER’
WHAT BEHAVIORS AND PERSONAL STYLES WILL STOP YOU FROM RECEIVING JOB OFFERS?
HOW CAN YOUR ABC’S [ATTITUDE, BEHAVIOR, AND CHARACTER] ATTRACT OTHERS AND PROMOTE A “GOOD BOOK” ON YOU IN THE OFFICE? Just Tell Me answers all these questions from an insiders point of view. The book says what HR can’t say and answers the question “Why didn’t they offer me the job?” once and for all. Their choice for Gold, trumping all the others of 2009, The Reader’s Favorite judges say :
“Jill DeSena-Shook offers readers an honest and humorous look at the job seeker, employers, and recently hired employees. She stresses the need to be prepared before the interview. Research the company. Collect business cards and social network. Be willing to gain experience, you weren't born knowing how to walk and talk. DeSena-Shook discusses the pros and cons of a recruiter.
A resume is important, but it has to be the right resume. She offers examples. How you look and dress can get you the right job or lose the right job. Look neat and professional, no wrinkles, no loud jewelry, no blue and purple hair. Jill offers examples of what not to do. She also discusses accents. My favorite suggestion was be positive. Attitude is everything.
It is easy to recommend this book. Jill has covered the topic of getting and keeping a job from A to Z. She brings experience and expertise to her book. It is written in an easy to read and understand manner. I found it both entertaining and informative.”
Colleges and Universities have been booking DeSena-Shook to speak to students this spring and here are some reviews for Just Tell Me How to Get Hired from top educators:
I have been teaching for 38 years and have never found a book that provides EVERYTHING a graduating student (undergrad or grad) needs to know to land that perfect job…never, until now. Jill Shook’s “Just Tell Me How to Get Hired!” is that book! My students have read the book and they always react the same way: “WOW!” The book shows them the reality of job hunting, the necessary preparation, selecting target companies, getting company information, what really matters in the interview and so much more. Just Tell Me How to Get Hired! will become THE book that every graduating student must follow. So, you want a job? Read the book!”
Peter LaPlaca, Ph.D., Professor of Management and Marketing Barney School of Business
University of Hartford
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As both a college professor and a college administrator, I have advised and counseled students and graduates from the very focused and highly motivated to the confused and frustrated. I cannot think of a single one who would not have gained from reading and following Jill’s advice. I found it somewhat amazing that there wasn’t a single statement in the book I would quibble with. In addition, I learned a great deal reading it and intend to use much of it when advising students in the future. It should be a 'must read' for any teacher who routinely advises students and a bible in career counseling offices. Lastly, as a parent, it is a relief there is such a self-help book that will give my children the help they need in a voice they will appreciate and believe.
Frank Vellaccio, Senior Vice President
College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, MA
For over 12 years, Jill Desena-Shook has excelled in the recruiting industry. Both temporary and full-time placements have consistently set her sales into the multi-million dollar level. Jill’s clients are a diverse mix of global law firms; fortune 500 companies, financial institutions, international luxury hotels, fashion houses, textile factories, and media corporations. She earned her Bachelor of Arts at Hofstra University and is currently recruiting in the New York metropolitan area.
Authors Jay Goldberg (How to Get, Keep and Be Well Paid in a Job) and Jill Desena-Shook (Just Tell Me How to Get Hired!) have agreed to develop a radio show to share their expertise and insights on everything job related. All topics encompassing the job search process, from ensuring you get called for an interview through acing the interview to land your dream job; and all topics regarding career growth, from how to become a highly-valued employee through how to avoid and resolve issues at work that can become major obstacles to career growth, will be discussed. In addition, listeners will learn how Human Resource Department personnel, interviewers and supervisors think, so they can increase their odds of success both for getting a job, and growing in their job.
The pilot is being recorded live, Sunday morning, January 24th at 9:00 AM. The two primary topics for this half-hour show are active listening and “the Ladder”. The show will be broadcast on Blog Talk Radio. To find out more information on the show, the authors, their books and background; or to request a topic for the show, or ask a question of Jill or Jay, visit http://www.jobtalkwithjillandjay.com. There will also be a link to the live show and past prerecorded shows at the web address previously mentioned and at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/
