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This book is for you if you want to increase your chances of success in getting a job in challenging times. You may have been job hunting for some time and want to know why you are not getting shortlisted, or want to get ready in case you need to find a job quickly. This book will help you review what you have done and provide you with the tools you need and a plan to improve your strategy.

I’m Denise Taylor, a chartered psychologist and award-winning career coach. For over twenty years, I’ve been helping people identify their skills and what they have to offer a potential employer, working with them to identify a job they’ll love, and supporting them in their job search.

I wrote the first edition of this book at the end of 2008, following my involvement with the ITV Tonight programme, How Safe is Your Job? I worked with people who had been unemployed for months, partly because they weren’t realistic in their job aspirations, but also because their job search was not very effective.

This second edition was written in summer 2011; the situation has worsened, more people are being laid off in both the public and private sectors, and it remains challenging to get a job; fewer jobs being advertised, so the competition is tougher. Whilst the unemployment rate remains at a similar level to that of 2008 (approximately 7.8%), this takes no account of the number of people having to work in low-paid part-time jobs and those who choose not to register as unemployed. People wonder if they will ever get a job, but opportunities are out there and you can get a job if you approach your job search as if it were a marketing campaign.

There are significant changes between the first and second edition of this book. Most chapters have been extensively revised to take account of the most up-to-date techniques you can use, and new chapters focus on LinkedIn, on being found, and on research. Greater emphasis is placed on being proactive rather than on relying on the traditional way of applying for the jobs that are advertised.

Section 1 is focused on getting ready, creating a job search plan, getting organised, thinking about what you want to do, and considering the different ways to get a job. Section 2 is about getting the basics in place, compiling a CV, creating your personal message and getting started on LinkedIn.

Section 3 concerns finding things out, through networking, fact-finding interviews and research. Section 4 focuses on traditional job search, finding and replying to job ads, creating the cover letter, and using recruitment agencies. Then we get active in section 5 as we focus on the hidden job market, advanced LinkedIn and new approaches you can take. Once you get shortlisted, Section 6 will provide advice on selection, the interview, psychometric testing and assessment centres. Section 7 focuses on keeping going. It includes how to stay motivated, and what to consider before you say yes.

I’ve taken a multimedia approach to this edition. Access all the forms you need as complimentary downloads from the website, and download audio so you can listen to advice as you drive to interviews, go for a walk etc. You can also sign up for a 21-day eProgramme – each day you will receive an email guiding you on what to do that day.

You can access all downloads from this website: www.howtogetajobinarecession.com.

Wishing you all the best in your job search

Denise Taylor

Tewkesbury, England

September 2011

Denise@amazingpeople.co.uk