BOOK The Thrill of the Hunt: Get Real in Your Job Search By Kathleen Conners (303)790-0354 office  (719)338-3862 cell About the Book You just want a job but the market is tough!  You are not alone.  This book is written for you because these job search methods really work.  While others are endorsing Internet activities, targeted mail campaigns, informational interviews etc., this book shows you a whole new approach. The basic fundamental, human beings hire human beings, is incorporated with instructing "where" to search and "how" to search. This is the only book that gives step-by-step processes for uncovering emerging companies and directly contacting hiring managers. Listen to jobseekers that learned these new techniques from the author: “It just changed my mind by 180 degrees on how to find employment.” “The ideas using unconventional sources, coupled with the internet are relatively new in this field." “It is so refreshing to find new breath that actually puts the responsibility back on the shoulders of those of us looking for work.” Overcome network difficulties and build upon your existing network with a new set of tools. If you know your skills and capabilities, learn to uncover the companies to which you need apply.  Speak to the hiring managers within those companies. Take total control of your job search with the methods in this unique book.  Happy successful job hunting! Chapter 1 GET REAL Conduct creative investigative research and connect with industry specific contacts. Chapter 2 HUNT HIRING MANAGERS Uncover executives’ and managers’ contact information and background. Chapter 3 CALL MANAGERS Tips for calling managers and numerous helpful scripts. Chapter 4 PROBE CONTACTS 25 Key probing questions for new industry contacts to discover of the hidden job market. Chapter 5 INVESTIGATE WEB SITES Reap numerous leads that are not obvious to most job seekers from web sites. Chapter 6 DISCOVER LOCAL LEADS Tap into contacts that are already out in the community pounding the pavement. Chapter 7 DIG DEEP Research latest lists versus databases for additional  employment resources. Chapter 8 STAY REAL Manage career contacts for the future. To Order: The Thrill of the Hunt: Get Real in Your Job Search   www.authorhouse.com for $12.95 plus shipping.  Also available at Amazon.com for $15.50 plus shipping. Copyright 2003 Seminar Attendee - Book Purchase Chris was laid off after five years of employment with his last employer at the end of 2004. After eight years of work experience he made a decision to make a career change after the layoff.  Below is how he accomplished that.       -----Original Message----- From:                 Chris M [mailto:  @comcast.net] Sent:                Friday, July 22, 2005 5:39 PM To:                'Kathleen Conners' Subject:                RE: Testimonial   Hi Kathleen,   After 4 months of filtering through on-line job postings, attending networking groups and utilizing personal contacts, my job search seemed to only crawl at a snails pace.  I learned of your seminar through an online networking group and shortly after, attended your presentation and purchased your book.  Combined with my notes from your seminar and your book, I drew up a call cheat sheet for assistance.  I was totally blown away by how powerful a skilled phone presence impacted my job hunt!  I found that approximately 80% of my calls entailed speaking to a sales rep that transferred me directly to a hiring manager!  This ALWAYS resulted in an on-the-spot phone interview or scheduling an interview for a later date, if a position was available or up for discussion.  I also always asked for names of other people I should speak to and companies I should contact.  It truly surprised me how willing people are to give out this information!  After 7 days of calls, my call list kept multiplying and the continual activity secured 4 weeks of back-to-back interviews mixed between on-site and phone interviews!  I had the good fortune of turning down numerous interviews and job offers and quickly developed to the point of spending the majority of my time preparing for interviews.  Needless to say, I found a great job 6 weeks after I employed your techniques.  What I’d also like to touch on is the excellent interviewing practice each and every call gave me, as well as the level of confidence that I developed and have carried into my new job.  Thank you!!!!!!   Have a great weekend!! Chris   Click here to read what everyone is saying.