Land Your Dream Job, 52 Brilliant
Ideas: High-Performance Techniques to
Get Noticed, Get Hired, and Get Ahead
by John Middleton, Ken Langdon, &
Nikki Cartwright

    LAND YOUR DREAM JOB by John Middleton, Ken Langdon, & Nikki Cartwright
    Category:  Non-Fiction
    Age Recommendation:  Grades 9+
    Release Date:  11/6/07
    Publisher:  Perigree
    Reviewed by:  Jennifer Wardrip, aka "The Genius"
    Rating:  5 Stars


    Although geared towards adults, this is the perfect reference book for older teens getting ready to embark on
    finding that first quality job.  We're not talking about working at the check-out lane of the local grocery store or
    dumping frozen food into fryers in fast-food kitchens, but rather a 9-to-5, dress up in "work" clothes, go to the
    "office" each day type of job.

    When it comes to getting a good job -- and the pay that goes with said job -- it all comes down to two things:  
    your resume and your interview.  It might sound simple, but LAND YOUR DREAM JOB shows that it really
    isn't.

    In fact, when it comes to writing the perfect resume, there are tons of pitfalls to avoid, phrases to refrain from
    using at all costs, and things you must do no matter what.  This book will teach you all of the tips, tricks, and
    word phrasing needed to make yourself sound like the perfect person for whatever job you choose to go after.

    The same can be said for an interview.  From the clothes you wear to the answers you give to each and every
    question asked of you, an interview with a prospective employer is your time to shine.  The authors can tell you
    what words not to utter, what to say, and, most importantly, exactly how to say it.

    With exercises to try before you even start job-hunting and pointers for almost any circumstance, this is the guide
    you need before jumping into the workforce with both feet.