The Street Smart Guide to Blue Collar Secrets for Finding and Getting a Good Job

Book excerpt: Seeking employment is a trying experience. The employer usually enjoys a distinct edge in this game & can be expected to exploit it to greatest advantage. Author Bobby Bodega approaches the problems involved from a "blue collar" perspective & offers a comprehensive look at how the hiring process works, why, & what to do about it. A step-by-step format takes the reader through such topics as the finding of job openings, writing an effective resume, the questions on the application form (a sample is included, keyed to the text), & the all important face-to-face interview. Throughout, the purpose is to heighten the readers awareness of what is at stake & to insure that the interests of the prospective employee are served to best advantage. Taking up where most similar books leave off, the author acknowledges early on the fact that most job applicants will stretch the truth to some degree & the issues involved are confronted frankly. Written in a practical, pull-no-punches style, this is "hardball" job hunting for today's competitive job market. Truly unique in its field, this is the one book that addresses specifically the needs of the "blue collar" job seeker.