Laura George's Excuse Me: Your Job is Waiting applies the Law of Attraction to help you land your ideal job. Hampton Roads Publishing is building on the recent popularity of the Secret and Lynn Grabhorn's best seller, Excuse Me Your Life is Waiting, with a series of Excuse Me books in the vein of the Chicken Soup series.
This book is effective when pointedly focused on the in's and out's of job hunting. George is an experienced human resources manager and has traversed multiple job hunting paths herself. Her specific how-to's are useful and effective, especially when built on the Law of Attraction concepts of positive energy.
However, much of the book serves as a primer on the Law of Attraction. At this it is adequate, though not strikingly effective. The best books on the Law of Attraction are Grabhorn's title mentioned earlier and any of the works of Jerry and Esther Hicks' Abraham series.
Excuse Me: Your Job is Waiting is light and a bit sassy. George uses personal examples and anecdotes from her HR experience to bring her points home. Her sections on resume writing, preparing for the interview, and follow up letters are especially useful.
Following are a few recommendations drawn from Excuse Me: Your Job is Waiting
Positive Energy
Remember that you'll attract like energy in your job search process, as in every other life process. So keep your thoughts positive and supportive of your value as a person and a potential employee. Make sure you pursue jobs that are right for you, jobs that align with who you are and what you value.
How to Write a Resume Cover Letter
Regard the cover letter to your resume as a sales tool. Cover letters are read first and the impression can make or break your candidacy. George recommends utilizing the key words from the job posting in your cover letter, effectively closing the loop between the job needs and your abilities and experience.
The Interview Day
Start your interview day with quiet, mental preparation. Face your fears and anxieties, then move toward positive energy space by reminding yourself of your value as an employee. Continue moving toward positive energy by visualizing success during each segment of the day.
George addresses how to prepare, what to wear, the questions you might be asked, and what to say in response. A helpful hint for the next step: collect a business card from each person who interviews you. Immediately upon leaving, jot down something about each person on their business card, something that will help you personalize your follow up letter.
Important Follow Up
Send a letter. Even in this day of email and instant messaging, send a brief letter of appreciation to every person you talked with during the interview day. A follow up letter is another sales tool. But keep it brief, just three paragraphs.
In the first paragraph thank the person, personalizing it based on the notation you made on their card. The second paragraph is your sales pitch, indicating how your strengths align with the requirements of the job. The final paragraph is a brief thank-you.
In Case of Rejection
Even though you've prepared yourself and stayed at a very high positive energy level, you may not get the job you've targeted. Don't take it personally. Perhaps the job was not the right job for you. If you are convinced you maintained strong positive energy, then assume your right job is still approaching. The job you didn't get is part of your preparation for the right job.
With practical tips and personal examples, Laura George weaves the Law of Attraction principles into a useful approach to finding fulfilling work in Excuse Me: Your Job is Waiting.
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