The Book

Conducting a job search can be confusing. The amount of information out there is overwhelming…but not necessarily accurate or even appropriate. In Surviving the Job Search, Jane details not just what to do; but also the how and the why behind it all. In less than 120 pages, she leads you through every step of the process from managing your emotions, organizing your search, identifying places to look for opportunities, introducing yourself to recruiters and hiring managers, prepping for the interview, following up post interview, and negotiating offers. Her book is a quick read with zero repetition, an invaluable reference guide to use throughout your career, plus there are engaging and hilarious real-life stories to entertain you. You just can’t make this stuff up!

  • How to Work with Recruiters

    Many companies are relying on third-party recruiters to bring in qualified candidates. Jane guides you on how best to leverage these valuable resources, expand your visibility in the job market, and increase your choice of job opportunities.

  • The Nuances of Resume Writing

    Are you tired of trying to keep up with every new resume fad? Are you utterly bewildered by the one-page-resume “rule”? Are you frustrated at not being able to fit all your career information onto two pages? Do you even like your current resume? Jane reviews every aspect of the resume writing process then shows you step-by-step how to create a document that will showcase your skills, expertise, and success as fully as possible but in as few words as possible.

  • The Importance of Voicemail

    You are judged and measured from the first point-of-contact and Jane provides a plethora of tips on how to make a great first impression.

  • Managing Nerves

    Learn some new skills and tricks that you can use to manage your nerves and become more at ease during an interview.

Check out the buzz surrounding Surviving the Job Search and see what everyone is talking about!

  • “After getting over the loss of a job, my first such experience in 32 years of employment, I was now faced with getting myself out [there] to be noticed. Her book became my step by step guide that [enabled] me to successfully revive my resume and lead me all the way through the search to answering and asking interview questions skillfully.”

    Charlie Bauer, Amazon.

  • “This book takes the guesswork out of a job search in an easy to follow style on resume writing, searching for jobs, landing and handling an interview and how to follow up afterwards. The color coding of table of contents items to corresponding pages, makes it easy to find what you're looking for. The light bulb moment tips and stories from the trenches keeps it engaging. Thank you Ms.Snipes for a fun, yet concise, informative and professional how-to book.”

    Amazon customer

  • “This book truly is the "ultimate job search guide" as is stated on the cover. Jane Snipes does a phenomenal job of walking the reader through the job search process, doing so in a simple, easy to follow, step by step guide. This is not just for the individual actively seeking a job, we could all learn from Jane's guide. As a plus, Jane shares her humor and some good stories. As an HR/Talent professional, I will be consulting this book and sharing it for years to come.”

    Beth Hulteen-Burkle, Amazon

  • “The best part of this guide for me was that every question I had with building my resume was answered! Writing a resume' can sometimes be an overwhelming process but Ms. Snipes mapped this out very thoroughly and I was able to update my resume' quickly and accurately. Bonus section: Preparing for the interview! Made me think ahead of Q/A beforehand. Thankful to have found this book to help me with my job search!”

    C. Bruno, Amazon

Surviving the Job Search: The Ultimate Job-Search Guide

by Jane Snipes