Review of "The New Job Security" by Pam Lassiter

Pam Lassiter writes an intriguing book about how to search for a job in the 21st Century. Many of the rules have changed. Years ago you could depend on the newspaper want ads and walk up to any large company to fill out an application. Sometimes you would even get an interview on the spot.In the 21st century and especially now during a very difficult recession the rules of looking for work have changed. Many companies are inundated with resumes that they dread having to manage the process. Pam Lassiter emphasizes in The New Job Security that everyone must network as the norm. This should be a long term life long process. She describes in detail the different levels of networking meaning A-People you come in contact with regularly who you can talk freely with, B-People who can directly contact with hiring managers and C-The actual hiring managers or high level people who can make a difference in your career. She explains that once you get to Level C people and if they have a j
ob you could certainly be eliminating or possibly more realistically reducing your competition.Also emphasized is to network for mutual benefit. Just don't blurt out I need a job can you help me. You will put the other person on the defensive. The key is to state your situation and ask the person do you know of any resources/people that can provide assistance. In conclusion, you should always ask, is there anything that I can help you with? Taking such an approach, according to Lassister will create the long term mutually beneficial relationship that you desire.There are other good chapters in the book about you the job seeker taking control of your job search rather than casting fate to the wind. Also, there are the multi-faceted points of view about salary and benefit negotiation. Some of the information is standard which you probably know. But there are a few interesting points on how to communicate such thoughts. The employer actually wants you to negotiate a strong sala
ry for yourself because he wants you to be confident in your abilities.There is still another important section actually stating to stop looking for jobs. This means not to devote too much time to want ads and internet boards which are becoming more and more like an infinite black hole. Your resume goes along with hundreds if not thousands of other applicants. Instead why not combine a want ad with your network especially with the breakthrough of Linked In.The New Job Security really covers many key bases in searching for jobs these days. It's fairly modern in its approach and can be very beneficial to many people who need career guidance and job search strategies.

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