In Search of the Perfect Job: 8 Steps to the $250,000+ Executive Job That's Right for You

by Clyde C. Lowstuter, Cammen B. Lowstuter, David Robertson

Book Overview

Find the Executive Position that Gives You the Opportunity, the Challenges, And the Competitive Salary that You Deserve

In Search of the Perfect Job gives you the edge to land a job that matches your senior-level experience and status. Fully revised and updated for leaders committed to growth, it prepares you for the next step-whether you're making a career move, or want to take charge of your career so that you won't be blindsided...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0071485880
• ISBN13: 9780071485883
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
• Length: 356 Pages
• Weight: 1.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 7.4" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

The Perfect Book for Executive Career Management

Lowstuter's "In Search of the Perfect Job" was excellent in its first edition. The second edition is even better. As a marketer, I like how the book begins with personal strategic planning -- defining what you offer, and what constitutes a great work "fit" for you -- and progresses into the tactics with which you can identify target companies, tell your story, and negotiate offers. This is an insightful, practical, personal strategic planning tool for executives, and for those who aspire to be. While the book is organized for those actively conducting an executive job search, the thought processes and exercises are also very helpful for anyone wanting to proactively take steps toward achieving greater satisfaction in their career. Someone considering entrepreneurship after working in established corporate environments will likely find Chapter 6 quite relevant and useful. I've bought multiple copies of this book to give to people I know who can benefit from it -- I think it's that good.

Lowstuter Continues To Lead The Way

Lowstuter's latest edition continues to lead the way as the most comprehensive book on executive transition. If you have to pick one book that will get you to the next level, this is the one. J. Steven Angell Director, Business Development, Bureau Veritas, NA

Excellent Book!

I would highly recommend this book for anyone going through a career transition. Excellent help with every step of the process, even with steps you probably did not know existed in advance. Don't jump in without first reading this!

Monica Keane, Executive Director, Barrington Career Center

We run a not for profit agency dedicated to teaching people how to put together a successful job search. Clyde Lowstuter's book is an amazing tool--very practical with many worksheets and exercises that put structure into the job search process. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is in a job search, but even for those who may be considering a change in job.

First Class

In Search of the Perfect Job is an easy to read book that provides a practical road map strategy blended with templates and solid advice that will guide you through the executive search process. It is best for career minded professsionals who want to differentiate themselves from average candidates by ampifying their executive experiences and accomplishments for those who care ... hiring CEO's, Presidents and Executive Search Partners. The response I am experiencing in my job search since revamping my approach using this book as my compass is like nothing before. This is a perfect book to help "Create Uncommon Results".