The Recruiter is Your Friend Author Warns Against Popular Job Seeker Strategy

Break the vicious cycle of applying for advertised jobs. Run your next job search campaign like the CEO of a successful company.

Columbus, OH (PRWEB) November 11, 2006 -- Job seekers are becoming disgusted with the deafening silence that often follows applications for advertised jobs. While some Internet or newspaper postings may be legitimate, Kristen Hallows urges job seekers not to risk applying for a fictitious or unavailable position in her new book, "The Recruiter is Your Friend: This Ain't Your Granddaddy's Job Search."

Kristen, who is not a recruiter, stresses the importance of using the Internet to network and build relationships as opposed to using it simply to find and apply for advertised jobs. As the title suggests, she recommends finding a good recruiter who specializes in the targeted industry. It may take time and effort, but a recruiting professional who can open doors and negotiate on a job seeker's behalf is a valuable asset in the job search process.

As with anything else, there are a few land mines along the path to success. Kristen warns job seekers about unprofessional recruiters and the illegal tactics of some employers. She wants readers to know that identity thieves do not limit themselves to imitating legitimate financial institutions. They also pretend to be real employers, and the application form a person completes could be used to commit identity theft.

"The Recruiter is Your Friend" briefly discusses résumé writing and interviewing; however, the main point of the self-proclaimed "career coach in your pocket" is to inspire. Kristen encourages people stuck in a job search rut to promote their own brand awareness like the CEO of a successful company. This includes blogging and even bringing business cards to bars.

Those considering hiring a career coach can now sample many of the benefits without any risk. The paperback is designed to be inspirational airplane reading that may motivate and inspire readers to start the side business they have been dreaming about or perhaps pursue another career.

"The Recruiter is Your Friend" is available from the publisher, iUniverse, at http://www.iuniverse.com/bookstore.

About the author

Kristen Hallows is the founder and CEO of Job You Deserve, a résumé writing and career coaching practice located in Columbus, Ohio. Kristen helps clients move toward their career objectives and connect with prospective employers. For more information or to contact Job You Deserve, please visit www.jobyoudeserve.com or call 614-589-8720.

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