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Written in a wry, highly enjoyable and accessible style "Where's My Oasis?" is extremely informative and has a unique, holistic approach, tackling every area of career management: both in the long- and short-term. "Where's My Oasis?" is not simply a straight text on drafting CVs and dealing with interviews, but addresses topics such as: defining your goals - determining where your strengths lie; coping with job-hunting stress; networking; and much, much more! This book is a must-have for everyone thinking of changing their lives.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent! - a breath of fresh air, 9 Aug 2004

By	Jos Browne "JayBee" (London, England) - See all my reviews

I found this book after browsing the author's very informative website and I am delighted to say that the book exceeded all of my expectations. It is clear, positive, focused and every element is based on the realities of competing in today's job market. As someone who hasn't attended an interview in a long time, I can only say that I am almost looking forward to the one I will be sitting in a few weeks time.

I recruit managment and staff for my department on a regular basis and this book has also given me useful insights to use from that side of the table - I particualrly liked what the author refers to as "The Nightmare Interview" - I will definitely be lifting some elements from that in my future interviews and god help the poor applicants on the other side of the table!

I have read a number of books on this subject recently in preparing for my job move, but this excellent book really stands out from the others - I only had need for the interview material, but I very much enjoyed the other elements. The material is deeply thought out and very well presented, with a nice balance of 'stop and think' moments and teaching material. I was surprised at how much I learnt from my first reading and I have been drastically revising my strategy for my forthcoming interview as a result of the simple comon sense approach that Mr Manahan suggests.

I couldn't recommend it more - put this one on your shopping list.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Superb! Brim-full of great ideas, 23 Sep 2004

By	Kate Stevens - See all my reviews

I have read a number of the bestsellers in this category, but this is a real treasure trove: warm, empathetic writing; no jawbreaking jargon; clever, clever ideas. At one point the author apologises for not turning the secrets of job hunting into "rocket science", but that is what makes this book so valuable. He keeps it simple, condensing it down to the essentials, but leaves no stone unturned. The whole book is all based on the here-and-now realities, and tinged with humour and situations that I immediately recognized. The other useful aspect of this book is that it covers the whole hunt. I revisited my career choice using the tools he provides, just to confirm that I am on the right path. His career planning stuff is elegant and really helps you maintain your focus. He covers in-depth research and networking and even includes some constructive ideas for public speaking and coping with stress on and off the hunt. His CV and self-analysis material is the best I have seen and his techniques for preparing for interview are just inspiring!

This book has it all, if you google the title, you will find some extracts on the web. Enjoy.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Dr Phil of careers books!, 1 Sep 2004

By	Sarah Green "Green-eyed Gal" (Bel Air, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This guy is great! (I was sooo sorry to see that he is married and lives on the other side of the world) He should be on TV! This is in your face, no time wasting stuff. The book is clean and simple, covers everything I was concerned with, in a lovely writing style with plenty of cross-referencing. He also uses great quotes and references throughout - I'm definitely going to lift some of them for my next presentation.

The writer has obviously been in the trenches (so much of what he says sounds familiar to my experiences) and his approach is based on giving you an understanding of what/how the other guy is thinking. From that, you develop a job-hunting strategy, rather than a tactical, reactive approach. It just makes sense and I know it is going to work. My confidence was boosted just by reading the opening chapters. Reading this book is like having a conversation with the writer - I'd love to meet him!

I have been thinking of moving company, and I picked Oasis up in an airport bookstore - what a stroke of luck. Every page held another gem (or nugget) of information. I have completely put my plans on hold, cos I have a LOT of work to do before I make my next move. I have been downsized twice since the NASDAQ crash in 2000 and this book will help make sure that that never happens again - or if it does that I'll be ready for it.

I've read Bolles and Lucht and Jackson and many others, but Wheres My Oasis puts them all in the shade. This is one book you will not regret owning.

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Published on 7 Feb 2006 by Shane Lydon

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Published on 25 Oct 2005 by Tasha

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Published on 10 Sep 2004 by Samuel Lee

5.0 out of 5 stars I GOT THE JOB!
An update from my last review - I got the job! I have written to Mr Manahan to thank him personally for his ideas and his inspiring writing, but I just had to say it here... Read more

Published on 31 Aug 2004 by Jos Browne

5.0 out of 5 stars Where's my Oasis?
Many books on job hunting, CV's, interviews are rather unappetising - this book is quite the opposite. Read more

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