BOOK REVIEW

 

The Wizard of Work: Richard Gaither with John Baker

Ten Speed Press (1995); 88 pages

 

Most of you had the pleasure of meeting our keynote speaker, Dick Gaither, during our fall retreat. You’ll remember his enthusiastic, straightforward & often humorous approach to encourage all of us to think a little differently about our role as career search professionals. This down-to-earth approach is pervasive in this “must have” reference publication for “people who’d rather be working than reading a book.”

 

In only 88 pages, Dick provides job seekers with easy-to-use exercises and information designed to prepare completely for their search. Assessing & defining marketable skills and responding to tough interview questions are only two of the areas the book tackles with common sense. There are plenty of “juicy” lists included in the book, too, like the “Personality Trait Checklist” and “Why an Employer Would Be Happy to Hire Me.”

 

Realistic expectations of hiring managers and job seekers are a common thread throughout the book. There’s not much room for confusion for any of our clients who are serious about their career search—I would highly recommend this for both career search professionals and career seekers.

 

Other books recommended by Dick Gaither:

Blue Collar and Beyond: Sample Resumes for Skilled Trades and Services

Yana Parker

Dynamic Cover Letters

Katharine Hansen & Randall Hensen

What Color Is Your Parachute? A Practical Manual for Job Hunters and Career Changers

Richard Nelson Bolles