Stop Peeing On Your Shoes

Written by Jennifer Redmond

Books

Stop Peeing on Your Shoes: Avoiding the 7 Mistakes That Screw Up Your Job Search, by Julie Bauke (2009). Looking for a job? Yeah, I know. You've got plenty of company. While the economy may not be helping, have you ever considered that you may be sabotaging your chances of finding that "Perfect 10" job?

According to veteran career strategist Julie Bauke, plenty of people are "peeing on their shoes." In this book, she outlines the seven big mistakes--including "not managing between your ears," spending too much time at networking events "but not really networking" and "forgetting that it's all about you." Even better, she tells you how to do it right.

What makes this stand out among all the other career advice books on the market? First, Bauke's approach is direct. You'll find no nonsense and no career clichés here. Loaded with real-life examples, this book will teach you how to conduct a job search properly and how to answer that uncomfortable interview question. Bauke also shows you how one ill-conceived answer can kill an interview. Moreover, she sets the record straight about recruiters (they never work for you) and follow up (how not to appear like a stalker). Her advice is practical, basic and easy to understand.

Second, Bauke is funny. Not only are Mike Ferrin's illustrations hilarious, so is Bauke's slightly sarcastic take on everything from applying online to seeking help from friends. For example, "Warning: If you ever call someone and begin the conversation with, ‘I lost my job, know of any?'...I will track you down and beat you with the book you are now holding." Makes you want to follow her advice.

Stop Peeing on Your Shoes is an easy read at 100 pages. In one sitting, it'll change the way you look at the job market and your place in it. List price: $14.95. Order through http://www.congruitycareers.com/webstore.php