Don't Apply For Jobs Until You Read This Book!
This is a very good book. She really does give you all the inside secrets in the world of HR. So much eye-opening info. I couldn't put the book down. I am recommending this book to my friends and family members. She talks about companies "secret criteria" when it comes to hiring and why they will never tell you the real reason you didn't get the job. She also talks about resumes that stick out and help get the interviews. She talks about why you should never quit your current job in order to spend more time applying for jobs. Really great info. This is the perfect book for someone who has been applying everywhere and can't understand why s/he has never received a phonecall or only receives rejection letters.

Worth Its Weight in Gold
This book was worth its weight in gold for my husband's job search. After two long years looking for a job, my husband was incredibly frustrated and discouraged. He was an experienced legal professional with excellent credentials, but employers just didn't seem interested in his resume. He knew that he had to be doing something wrong but had no idea what. Then he got Cynthia Shapiro's book. Talk about results! He read the book in one weekend - applied all of the suggestions - and suddenly everything changed. Now he had interviews, call-backs, just an amazing amount of interest from potential employers. He quickly landed his dream job, and got a substantial salary increase in the process. (Amazingly, even now, companies are calling him with requests to schedule "back-up" interviews in case things don't work out with the company that he ended up joining.... can you imagine??) I only wish my husband had this book at the beginning of his job search. Folks, if you or someone you know is looking for a job, Cynthia Shapiro's book is the real deal. It is an amazing resource for job hunters, and IT WORKS.

Cutting Edge Guide to Today's Job Hunt
I saw Cynthia Shapiro on CNN promoting "What Does Somebody Have To Do To Get A Job Around Here?" and really liked her warmth and articulacy. Needed a job, bought the book. What a fast, entertaining, and profoundly helpful read.

All the nagging questions I had about a process I didn't understand--even some issues I didn't know existed--were laid out in a very clear, friendly, and enjoyable format.

I had read some reviews on this site saying that Cynthia Shapiro does free consultations and even calls back on the same day. I found myself in a confusing situation during a job offer (a company I like, but at a much lower rate than they advertised). I left a message for Ms. Shapiro and she called back promptly, gave me a pro's perspective on my situation given my salary history, and some great ideas for negotiating nevertheless.

I am so happy with this product and very much hope to have the chance to work with Ms. Shapiro in the future.

Must Read
Outstanding! I read this book from cover to cover on the same day. It is very easy and fun to read. The content of this book is eye-opening and the author has done a great job to share the insider secrets from preparing the resume/cover letter, interviews, offer negotiations, things to pay attention after being hired. I also highly recommend her other book "Corporate Confidential", the author listed the most common mistakes ones ( employees and managers) can make and how to avoid them. Excellent job!

manditory first read and then every year thereafter during your career
What Does Somebody Have to Do to Get a Job Around Here?: 44 Insider Secrets That Will Get You Hired

You are not ready for your interview is you a recent graduate, a 10-year veteran of the job market or a vice president of an organization.

Why because the rule change in the human resource office every year. The rules companies have for filling their employee needs have changed and they do not want you to know these rules.

Be one of the few that understands it's not the best one qualified who gets the job but the "last man/woman standing" that gets the nod.

Create the halo affect early and watch the competition disappear. Make it easy for the HR interviewer to fall in love with you and what you can bring to the company.

For get about your resume but pay attention to the WIIFT...what's in it for them complex of hiring. be the best possible fit for them and you get the job. Fit is not just a resume but the entire employee.

Read the book and get ready to excel in your personal career journey.

Be well and live, as you cannot fail.