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What readers say about Life's a Bitch and Then You Change Careers...

"I just bought your book, Life's a Bitch... When I started reading step 1, my eyes started welling up with tears. It's like you understand what I'm feeling and going through...I wanted to thank you for putting this type of book together."
--Reader in Maryland

"I recently finished your book and left a 24-year career, making big bucks to a brand new career serving senior citizens with dementia. It is the greatest decision I ever made. The book helped me realize that there is more than money. I knew I was looking to find my passion, and the book helped me put that together. I love going to work every day."
--Reader in Seattle

"I have been recommending Andrea Kay's books to my clients for years. She provides a clear, practical path that is also creative, fun and user-friendly. When you are looking for a job, whether a recent graduate, changing career in mid-life or returning to the work force, the last thing you want to read is a tedious and uninspiring book. If you are looking to make a change, do yourself a favor--read Andrea's books!"
--Beth Planzer, Therapist

"Andrea's systematic methods helped me to identify a job that combined my passions and my strengths. I no longer dread getting out of bed to go to work in the morning and no longer complain about work at the end of the day."
--Beth, entrepreneur



What readers say about Interview Strategies That Will Get You the Job You Want...

"Andrea Kay?s book is the most helpful and comprehensive interview preparation book I have read and her lively writing style and down-to-earth attitude make it a pleasure to read. If you read the book and follow the exercises, you can?t fail to improve your interview skills. I consider this a ?must read? for career professionals, either as a recommended resource for clients or as a comprehensive primer on interview preparation."
-- Louise Kursmark, Best Impression Career Services

"Thank you for such an engaging, informative and encouraging book. I faithfully used your interview strategies to help prepare me for the interview process."
-- Jo, Rochester, New York

"My husband and I want to thank you so much for writing your book. Most helpful was that you gave so many real examples of how a question would be asked and many examples about effective answers. We did every step in your book and my husband's final interviews were so much smoother. He was able to explain himself much more effectively after reading your book and doing all the exercises. I do a lot of reading and there are few exceptional books out there. Your book was so complete and never left us wondering what you meant when you gave advice. He got a great job. Thank you, thank you, thank you."
-- Readers in Washington

"Easy-to-read and use guide to getting a job that you find fulfilling."
-- Orange County Register

"This book changed my attitude and strategy when interviewing! I could never seem to get past 1 or 2 interviews. After reading your book and doing the homework, I was offered the job I want. Kudos!"
-- U.S. reader



What readers say about Resumes That Will Get You the Job You Want...

"I am one of the lucky people that came across your wonderful book!"
--Miriam

"I was looking through the resume books on the shelf and your book was just what I had hoped to find..the only one that helped me develop each section of my resume so that it is meaningful to an employer and reflects what I can do. I would recommend this book to anyone and plan to give copies to family and friends."
--R. in Boulder, Colorado

"I love your resume book. This book will help anyone find the words they need to most accurately represent themselves on paper. Out of all the publications on this topic, this is one of the best. I recommend it to anyone who could use help in getting their point across on paper."
--S. H., Chicago, Illinois

"Your style of writing made me feel so at home that your book is my main career resource."
--S. P., South Carolina



What readers say about Greener Pastures: How to Find a Job in Another Place...

"Sometimes the grass really is greener and Andrea Kay shows you how to find the perfect pasture where your career can bloom and flourish."
-- Jim McCann, President, 1-800-FLOWERS

"A fabulous, practical handbook for getting from here to there!"
-- Don Tapscott, author of The Digital Economy and Growing Up Digital

"This book will take you step-by-step through a process that has baffled many job-seekers over the years. Your mind will be opened by this book, which will also help you fill it back up again with the information you need to find that distant job the right way. Result: you'll go after your next position with a significantly higher level of confidence which will support greater achievement. You'll find some good resources in the book. "Greener Pastures" is a usable tool. While this book is based on an out-of-town focus, there is plenty of value for the job-seeker who does not necessarily want to move to another city. "Greener Pastures" is a book whose time has come again."
--Roger Herman, The Herman Group Certified Management Consultant

 

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Amazon's 14th best selling book in the job-hunting category!

Life's a Bitch and Then You Change Careers: 9 Steps to Get Out of Your Funk & On to Your Future
Designed for career changers of every age, this life-changing book works like a one-on-one counseling session, showing you how to discover and create a career that fits your life and who you are-not what others think you should be. You'll discover how to have more meaning, more control and less stress in your life and work. Learn:
  • The first thing you must do
  • What to do if you're over 40
  • The top 7 interview questions to be prepared for
  • How to get an offer in a new career when you have no experience
  • How to stay focused and motivated
  • How others made successful career changes
  • If you have what it takes to make a change
  • What hardly anyone considers when making a career change
  • The secret to getting an offer

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Interview Strategies That Will Get You the Job You Want
Ten authoritative step-by-step strategies with tested techniques for recent grads to seasoned professionals. Learn:
  • Mistakes you make in interviews and how to avoid them
  • Three things to do before negotiating an offer
  • What to never discuss
  • How to prepare for any interview question
  • How to define what you really want
  • Why you don't need to sell yourself in interviews

*Also available in Chinese

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Resumes That Will Get You the Job You Want
Shows you how to create a resume that positions you for the job you want, not just the job you can get. Includes sample resumes described by Fortune 500 human resource directors as "the best resumes I've ever seen." Learn:
  • Eight things you waste time worrying about
  • Dumb things people include on their resume
  • How to make complicated things sound simple and boring things interesting
  • About electronic resumes
  • Four things everyone reading your resume wants to know

*Also available in Chinese

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Greener Pastures: How to Find a Job in Another Place
Essential step-by-step guide to help you get a new job in a different city. Learn:
  • How to decide where to move
  • What kind of research and preparation to do from home
  • How to enlist others' help to find job openings
  • When and how to plan a visit to your target market
  • How to cut your job search time in half
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