"... Quite simply the best book and system
for job search ..."
Feeling anxious about your career? In between jobs? Graduated from college and now what? Ken and Sheryl Dawson's book, Job Search: The Total System™, is the best book I have seen on this topic. Just reading it will calm you down and focus you, following it will greatly increase your chance for success in your job search. Run don't walk to buy this book and get started right away.
Dr. Mark Goulston
Author and Executive Coach
"... cuts through the overwhelming amount of misinformation out there ..."
Most books on "job hunting," "resume building," and the like are poorly put together texts that tell you to do what everyone else is doing...how to not stand out in the crowd.
And there IS a crowd.
Job Search: The Total System by the Dawsons really does accomplish what it sets out to do. It shows you how to do...and more importantly WHAT to do. Beginning with search online and moving right along to the basics, they then go where few dare. They tell the truth and show you how to get the job! They call it moving beyond Resume Platitudes. I call it getting past the BS. This chapter is worth the price of the book (and maybe your new career). The Dawsons do another favor by showing people how to network. This is something most people fail at and yet it is HOW jobs are found and offered.
Is the book perfect and really worth 5 stars? I read a lot of business books, I write a lot of business books. It's rare that books fulfill on the title but Job Search: The Total System is extremely well organized, well thought out, easy to understand and cuts through the overwhelming amount of misinformation out there.
Yes. 5 stars.
Kevin Hogan
Author of The Science of Influence
"... the definitive text on this complex and important subject ..."
Job Search, The Total System not only captures the decades of recruiting and career development experience of two consummate experts, but it is a fun read with dashes of clever humor. This book is so content rich, you will study it carefully -- several times. In my 50 years in human resource development, I consider "Job Search" to be the definitive text on this complex and important subject.
Peter A. Land
MS, CSP, CMC, CPCM (Alabama)
"... an integrated system that virtually
ensures success ..."
Ken and Sheryl Dawson have created the ultimate book on job search. They cover every major element of this difficult process, and provide an integrated system that virtually ensures success. They shatter many of the common myths about resume preparation, interviewing, networking and negotiating a compensation package. Having been on the front lines as a human resources professional for 30 years, I know this system works. I have used it during a difficult job transition myself, and did get a better job at better pay. Thanks Ken and Sheryl!
This book makes a great companion to Leadership for Life, since I view the Job Search System as a process based on sound leadership principles.
Douglas Gehrman
Author, Leadership for Life - Your Guide to Becoming A Transformational Leader
"... customized program ..."
There are several key differences that make Dawson Consulting Group stand head and
shoulders above the national outplacement firms. The positive attitude that permeates the
work areas is infectious: The "one size fits all" mentality of the nationals has
no place at Dawson Consulting Group. Virtually every program is customized to match the
needs and skills of each individual. The personal attention that I received made it feel
like a second family -- one that was pushing me on to bigger and better things. I clearly
understand why Dawson Consulting Group is so successful -- clients get results, and get
them fast.
D. Thomas Oakley (Participant)
Vice President, Finance and Administration
Covance Laboratories, Inc
"... we are on your side ..."
The best outplacement service I have experienced is Dawson Consulting Group. Several
years ago I went through another outplacement service in downtown Houston and it doesn't
hold a candle to Dawson Consulting Group. From the instant I walked in their office the
feeling was positive, the staff caring and overly helpful, and the attitude was one of
"we are on your side and we are here to help you find a better job, with a better
company, for better pay." What a great way to begin the rest of your career!
Joel G. Bates (Participant)
Former Vice President, Business Development
Major Power Company
"... superior quality of support ..."
I want to let you know that there is a difference in outplacement firms and the
services they provide. Dawson Consulting Group's staff provides a superior quality of
support and assistance. Candidates at Dawson Consulting Group demonstrate and express a
much greater amount of appreciation for the support and guidance they receive. Dawson
Consulting Group provides more one-on-one assistance and takes more interest in each
candidate.
Mike Tarkington (Participant)
Former Vice President, Materials Purchasing
Weatherford International
"... continuous and personal commitment ..."
What is different about Dawson Consulting Group is that the entire staff takes a
continuous and personal commitment to help each and every one of their clients to
successfully carry out their search. This sounds routine and 'easy'; however, I assure you
it is anything but. I am a salesman and I have spent 25 years being 'up' for my clients,
but to do this all day every day for a bunch of people whose instinct is to be down and
depressed is a genuine talent and commitment and Dawson Consulting Group is a master at
it.
Pierre F. Lavedan (Participant)
Principal
International Sales Associates, Inc.
"... peace of mind ..."
The Dawson Consulting Group program is truly outstanding in
assisting employees to make the transition from unemployment to career success. I have
found myself in job transition three times since 1991. Using the techniques I learned at
Dawson Consulting Group, within 6 weeks I was able to negotiate higher paying positions
with more responsibility. When you realize that my situation is the norm with the Dawson
Consulting Group program, companies and employees can have something very rare in times of
transition -- peace of mind.
Stanley W. Wells II (Participant)
Director, Human Resources
Roxar
"... totally professional, positive, and self assuring ..."
The environment at Dawson Consulting Group is totally professional, positive and
self assuring. They have an acute understanding of their clients' situations as well as of
the real world of business. The seminar, Job
Search: The Total System, and the counseling process did an excellent job of
instilling in me the tools, techniques and strategies that have improved personally,
professionally and will continue to benefit me in almost every aspect of my business and
personal life. One of the most remarkable achievements which I personally experienced is
the success of their approach to and style of resumes and letter writing. In the past, I
had experienced about a 2% response to the letters and resumes I mailed out. Using Dawson
Consulting Group techniques, the responses went up to 20-25%. I have also had prospective
employers tell me in interviews that my documents were most informative and completely on
target.
E. John Kocan (Participant)
Former Manager, Computer Consulting
Harper & Pierson
"... doubled my total compensation ..."
I am convinced that without The
Total System I would not have achieved my present status nor doubled my total
compensation package.
Mike Green (Participant)
Vice President
MD Anderson
"....The Total System really works!"
Job Search: The Total System really works! It is a comprehensive and precise formula
for leading job seekers through the techniques for a successful job search.
Mert Robinson
Former Manager, Human Resources
Giant Foods
"...the finest I have ever read on job hunting PERIOD!"
After looking for a book that would not only give me the basics of job search, but
would assist me through all aspects of a search from creating a resume to negotiating a
better compensation package, I finally found one. Without question, your book, Job Search:
The Total System is the finest I have ever read on job hunting PERIOD! What makes your
book different from all of the rest is the step-by-step process combined with
the unique concept of linkage in which all steps of the process are linked from assessment
and resume to the interview and final negotiations. In addition, your straight forward
approach helped me work though the negative emotions of job search and challenge myself to
find, not just a job, but a better position with higher pay. During the past 17 years of
employment, I have been through four downsizings and have used your book and materials
each time. And I have landed a better position with a significant increase in compensation
each time. My success alone validates the power of The Total System.
Richard O'Donnell
Regional Director
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