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"John Lucht's book is about as complete as any book on this far-ranging subject possibly could be." --"The Philadelphia Inquirer"
"This book is for anyone looking to change jobs, get a job or sit pretty!"" --Daily News"
"This book is for anyone looking to change jobs, get a job or sit pretty!"" --Daily News"
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This best-selling career book, with over 400,000 copies sold, helps readers get the most of the job search process using recruiters.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
"Rites of Passage" provides an insider's advice on how to navigate through the often uncertain waters of job-changing at the executive level. It should be distinctly understood that the book is intended for higher-level executives -- much of the advice in the book is unsuitable for lower and mid management career changes. I especially liked the well-developed idea that an executive should avoid being presented to a company with a price tag on her head (the recruiter's fee), and should attempt to make herself known directly, without "representation". This is a novel idea that makes sense after you read the book, and this one idea alone is worth the read.
Lucht details an effective plan to go directly to company decision makers for the top jobs. The plan is not presented as a faddish, magic wand technique, but as a no-nonsense "elbow grease" way to get noticed.
There are some problems with the book. First, job changing at all levels is in flux these days, largely because of -- you guessed it -- the Internet. You get the idea that Mr. Lucht was caught off guard by this new big thing. He devotes only a couple of pages, stuck disjointedly in the middle of the book, to online recruitment and job-posting, and nothing at all to how technology will affect the industry.
I would have preferred a more thorough going-over of the world of contingency recruiters, but since they find jobs for lower level managers, Mr. Lucht gives the contingency recruiters a light touch.
The book is odd typographically. For some reason, text in parenthesis is in a font that appears to be several sizes smaller than the regular text, giving the reader the impression that the typesetter just discovered font menus in Microsoft Word. The text often switches between bold and regular and italic, sometimes on the same page. My eyeballs at times were crying "enough already!"
Overall, however, I would recommend the book because it contains some powerful ideas, along with an understanding of the motivations and limitations of executive recruiters. "Rites of Passage" leaves you with the impression that you just got good advice on executive job hunting from a distinguished uncle, without having to feed him dinner.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
The other half is Yates' "Knock 'em Dead". With these two books a professional can cover the waterfront of a job search and get farther faster. Lucht's ideas may seem unconventional but they really work. The book is worth it even if all you do is read the parts about how recruiters work - it can save you much aggravation and heartache. If you want to get it done, you need these two books, maybe Kennedy's Directory of Executive Recruiters, friends, a Rolodex, an internet link, and that's it. Both of my children will receive this book as an early graduation gift when they are seniors in college,
Format:Hardcover
Out of work? Want a new job? Make a $100,000? This is the book for you. Searching for a job at the executive level is so radically different that you will kick yourself if you start your search before getting this book. It outlines a strategy, do's and don'ts and other references for the executive search. Use his features and tips from writing the executive resume, interview basics for an executive, to the wording for a contract.
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The Best Basic Book on the Job search Process
If you read one book during your job search, this should be the one. The chapter on networking, specifically how to rate contacts so you spend your time wisely, is worth the... Read more
Published on 2 Feb 1999
The Best Basic Book on the Job search Process
If you read one book during your job search, this should be the one. The chapter on networking, specifically how to rate contacts so you spend your time wisely, is worth the... Read more
Published on 2 Feb 1999
This book is excellent..! Topical, factual and to the point.
"Rites of Passage" is a superior text for those persons seeking new jobs at $100k or better. Read more
Published on 9 Jan 1999
An outstanding book to assist in a transition
When I was considering leaving a position with a Fortune 100 company Rites of Passage helped me determine how to decide if the time was right to leave, what sort of thing to... Read more
Published on 29 July 1998
Excellent tips, shame about the language!
Lucht knows his stuff, and anyone looking to change jobs will benefit from his extremely objective suggestions and insight into recruitment.
I have 2 criticisms. Read more
Published on 5 Jun 1998
A great work - a rare altruistic sharing of knowlegde
Although not seeking a job change at this time, I found "Rights of Passage" invaluable. It's rare to find a work such as this where an individual's exceptional... Read more
Published on 20 May 1998
Excellent Guide for Executives who want to change jobs or
This is a step by step accounting of what not to do and what to do based on Lucht's perspective and 20 years of recruiting experience. Read more
Published on 1 Dec 1997
An excellent guide for today's dynamic workplace.
I thought this book provided me a practical guideline when I decided it was time for me to change employers to move ahead with my career. Read more
Published on 12 Sep 1997
His techniques worked for me.
I wish I had been able to read this book earlier in my career.
The author is able to provide insights into the business world that are crisply written and relevant to almost... Read more
The author is able to provide insights into the business world that are crisply written and relevant to almost... Read more
Published on 4 Aug 1997
Excellent Book on Executive Job Searching
I am using this book for the second time. I found the sections on resume writing and on the executive image to be very helpful. Read more
Published on 8 Jun 1997
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