In his engaging book, a corporate recruiter tells why he says no and how first-time job-hunters can get the yes.

A college grad has specific questions when trying to land the first job after school. How are just a few candidates chosen from a stack of hundreds of resumes? What exactly do recruiters want to hear in an interview? What are the common job-hunting mistakes students make time and time again? Confessions of a Recruiting Director gives the inside scoop on the entire hiring process- from a top recruiting director who has seen and heard it all-and delivers a specific, step-by-step approach to beating the odds.

Step 1: Resumes - how to pass the 15 Second Test
Step 2: Networking - how to use connections to get a job
Step 3: Cover Letters - why nine out of ten never get read
Step 4: Ace the Interview -  the shocking truth about what recruiters want
Step 5: Thank-You Notes - making a lasting impression
Step 6: Follow Up - the fine line between persistence and stalking

Plus: Real-life before-and-after resumes, cover letters, thank-you notes and the answers to ten necessary interview questions.

About the Author

Brad Karsh, "The Man Who Read 10,000 Resumes," was the Vice President and Director of Talent Acquisition at Leo Burnett, one of the largest advertising agencies in the world. Now, as president of JobBound, Karsh is the leading authority on what it takes to land your first job after college. His insider advice has been featured on CNN Headline News and CNBC, as well as in Wall Street Journal, Fortune, Chicago Tribune, Newsday, Glamour, and the College Journal.

Customer Comments

“The resume section of this book is amazing! It's direct and easy to understand, and it gave me the specific steps to dramatically improve my resume.  As a perfectionist and inquisitive college student, I was constantly bugging my professors and career center with questions on my job search. What should I include in my cover letter? Will my posted, online resume get noticed? Do I have to send all of the interviewers a thank-you note? How long should I wait before following up after an interview?  This book answers all of those questions and more - and my busy professors are very thankful!”
 - Rae Landry, Louisiana

“This an absolutely brilliant book for college students looking for their first real job. I believe Brad Karsh is the BEST advisor you can get in finding your first job, and I believe Confessions of a Recruiting Director is the BEST book you can get on this topic…my university has a good career department, but all the things they told me to do for my resume and cover letter were exactly the things Brad says everyone else does. This means you will not stand out and you are far more likely to have your resume and cover letter dumped out in the trash. Brad Karsh is THE MAN on this stuff, so believe him. All the news stations look for him to do talks or write articles on recruiting because he is the only one that really, REALLY knows his stuff. This is the best kept secret out there.”
– Jason Da Rosa, Pennsylvania

“I've always hated reading those over stuffy research books written by doctors who throw out big words just to sound impressive. I love "Confessions" because I feel like Brad Karsh wrote it for me. He knows he's advising college students, so he uses a conversational and real tone. AND his book isn't a compilation of research, interviews, and hearsay. All of the outstanding advice on resumes, interviews, and cover letters comes from Brad's personal experience as a Recruiting Director. A Recruiting Director is going to be the actual person who decides if I get the job - not my friends, parents, or professors. I needed the "inside guide" to get my first job, and "Confessions of a Recruiting Director" delivered. I highly recommend this book!”
-Wayne Conrad, Colorado

Information & Pricing

For more information and pricing about Confessions of a Recruiting Director: The Insider’s Guide to Landing Your First Job, please visit www.jobbound.com