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How to Get a Job in a Recession

How to get a job in a recession is a comprehensive guide to getting a job in challenging times. From getting organised, creating an effective CV to clear instructions for how to be successful with job applications and contacting companies directly, it should be read by every job seeker in challenging times.

As we enter the recession, it's getting more difficult to find employment. There are still jobs available however. And yes, that great job you've always wanted is still out there. But more than ever, you need to look for ways to stand out from the rest and this book is going to show you how.

Denise was prompted to write this book following working as the career coach with the ITV Tonight programme, "How Safe is Your Job?" Denise 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. Too many people take a "scatter gun" approach, sending out numerous CVs with general information not tailored to a specific position. It's much more effective to focus on one job at a time and gear all your efforts (and prepare a custom CV) to land that job. This book teaches you how.

Denise has written this book for you. Maybe you can�t stand another day in the position you have now, you've recently left college or university, or your family commitments have changed and you are ready to enter or re enter the job market. Maybe you lost your job to redundancy during these difficult times. Maybe you�re a contractor who's found that there is a gap (which you hadn't experienced before) between your last contract and now and the gap is getting scarily wider as each day passes.

Whatever the reason, you need help from a qualified professional. Kim had spent four months searching for a job and had not even got to interview, but within a week of Denise helping her, she was shortlisted for three jobs and two interviews later she got a great offer. Lindsay was made redundant and was unsure about the proper way to apply for a new job. She followed the advice in this book and had a new job within weeks.

This is a comprehensive book 380 pages talking you through exactly what you need to do to get a job. The book includes a comprehensive diary section, with all the tasks you need to do in the first 30 days of your job search.

The author of this book is Denise Taylor, Chartered Occupational Psychologist and Registered Career Guidance Practitioner, founder of Amazing People - www.amazingpeople.co.uk, established in 1999. Denise is renowned for helping clients get results. She has specialised in career development for over 20 years, and has published extensively in this area. Working predominately with individuals, Denise helps students, graduates and career changers understand who they are and how to become successful in their job search.

Denise is also a sought-after consultant and advises companies as diverse as charities, energy companies and the Civil Service, helping them make accurate recruitment decisions and to provide support in times of redundancy. This means the advice in this book is very comprehensive and well-rounded. Denise also trains interviewers and recruiters.

In November 2007, Denise won a National Career Award (sponsored by The Independent Newspaper) for The Gold Career Programme, which focuses on anyone who seeks clarity on their career future.

Alongside being the featured career coach on the Tonight programme, How Safe is Your Job? November 2008, Denise is regularly featured on national radio including BBC Radio Nice Work, Radio Gloucestershire and City Talk Radio. Articles by Denise have appeared in a variety of magazines including Top Sant�, The Apprentice, Prospects Graduate, and the online site HR Zone. Denise has spoken at a number of professional events and conferences including The Open University Business School, and the Institute of Career Guidance.

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