Job Success Secrets (2nd Edition)

Author: Beijing New Horizons International Education Consulting Co., Ltd.
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Publish Date: 2006-02-01
Features: Fully recommended by Xu Xiaoping and sixteen top HR experts from leading companies! How did a graduate student from a niche science major break into the doors of top-tier consulting firms? How did an undergraduate with no internship experience stand out among 6,000 candidates to become one of the 1/17 accepted by Cisco in mainland China? How did a student from a humble background simultaneously receive offers from GE and HP? This book provides all the answers to the above questions. Insights from 50+ top HR experts from 20 industries; analyses of job requirements from 40 employees across various companies; case studies from 140 graduates from 60 universities nationwide. The only case-based job search guide currently available in China, a distillation of insights from 50 companies and 140 job search cases! "Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime." This book is tailor-made for college students entering the workforce, guiding them to achieve both "fishing" (skills) and "fish" (success)! The scientific methodology system in the book is the "fishing rod," while the techniques and case analyses are the abundant "fish." It is highly practical and actionable, and readers will find it a feast of knowledge. — Xu Xiaoping, Director of New Oriental Group, renowned career planning expert, and study abroad advisor
As a professional who has worked in HR for many years, my biggest takeaway after reading Winning the Job Search is its unique approach: not only does it emphasize a comprehensive theoretical framework, but it also strongly highlights the (inspirational value) of real-life case studies. These two aspects are particularly meaningful for college students currently in the job search dilemma. — Zheng Yundian, Senior HR Manager, P&G Beijing Co., Ltd.
In recent years, there have been countless job search books on the market, but Winning the Job Search stands out for its professionalism and excellence. It is built on the solid foundation of extensive real-world case studies from the authors' team, rather than wishful thinking or abstract theories. — Ma Siyu, HR Department and External Relations Advisor, Sony (China) Ltd.
There is a significant disconnect between China's education system and the demands of the workforce, and this book is an excellent remedy. It is a must-read for college students seeking employment. Whether in depth or breadth, the book is first-class—a holistic guide. — Wu Xin Yi (Ph.D.), BCG, MBA from the University of Chicago, and UCAL M.D.
High practicality is one of the key features of this book. It not only tells you what to do before, during, and after the job search but also shows you how to do it and how successful people do it. I believe this is an action guide for job seekers. — Liu Hai Mei, Partner, Beijing New Horizons Management Consulting Co., Ltd.
Systematic, scientific, practical, and easy to understand—these are my immediate impressions of the book. As a college student who once struggled through the job search process, I feel as though I wish I had encountered this book earlier. My intuition tells me that if I had read it sooner, my job search would have been smoother and I would have avoided many detours. — Wei Dong, Tsinghua University graduate, currently working at Goldman Sachs (China)
For contemporary college students seeking jobs, the most persuasive voices are three types of people:
1. Company HR leaders, who view the situation from the perspective of demand.
2. Newly successful candidates, who understand the latest trends and job search techniques.
3. Individuals with 1-2 years of work experience after graduation, who know the real differences between school and the workplace.
This book starts with these three internal perspectives and, based on the success stories of over 50 candidates from diverse backgrounds, uses scientific and rational analytical methods to reveal the behind-the-scenes truths of job searching. It can serve as a reference for college students seeking employment and also provide insights for others in their job search.