quest for employment

A Fantastic Review of “Quest For Employment”

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Over at Cosplay With a Brain, Yunie has produced one of the most detailed reviews of Quest For Employment I’ve seen.  It’s so detailed, I may need to refer to THIS when I speak on the book (which is coming up by the way).

This is a fantastic review as it seriously, seriously explores what the book is about (gods knows what she’d do with a larger book . . .).  It’s also very well-written.  If you’ve read the book – or are thinking of getting it – go here.

Also you know, this is pro-level writing, maybe someone should offer her some opportunities . . .

– Steven Savage

Steven Savage is a Geek 2.0 writer, speaker, blogger, and job coach.  He blogs on careers at http://www.fantopro.com/, nerd and geek culture at http://www.nerdcaliber.com/, and does a site of creative tools at http://www.seventhsanctum.com/. He can be reached at https://www.stevensavage.com/.

iDelay the iBook for “Quest For Employment”

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Still having trouble getting the format the way I want it on the iBook version of Quest for Employment.  I’m oddly having trouble with the Table of Contents not looking right, so I’m trying to figure that out right now.

Since I’m using iBook Author on several projects, I might gain some additional insights, but I’m going to need a bit of a break from it.  I’ve also got a lot to juggle right now.

Many authors out there balk at all the challenges they face; the formats, the software, the uploading, the configurations.  It’s certainly frustrating as I have to follow 4 formats if I do it all by hand (3 if I let services do it, which isn’t much of an improvement).

It’s also a learning experience.  Lately I’ve found my writing experience plays well in the job market.  When I was interviewing I always gave out a copy of my book, because let’s face it, its hard to argue with your competency when you can self-publish (well you may not be the right kind of competent, but still).

It’s an opportunity and a hobby.  I’ll be honest, the more I write the more I enjoy it.  I can make a damn book these days.  I’m thinking of what I can do with old works, to give them a moment of immortality.

So frustrating, but worth it.  Plus I got stories to tell kids when they have it easy!

– Steven Savage

Steven Savage is a Geek 2.0 writer, speaker, blogger, and job coach.  He blogs on careers at http://www.fantopro.com/, nerd and geek culture at http://www.nerdcaliber.com/, and does a site of creative tools at http://www.seventhsanctum.com/. He can be reached at https://www.stevensavage.com/.

Quest For Employment Is A Go!

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Yes, after many an interruption, my next book Quest For Employment is out!  I’m still waiting for it to process for the Nook (and iBook may take a bit) but you can get it in ePub, PDF, and Kindle!

This book is based on a series of columns I did at Fan To Pro concerning what I learned on an unexpected job search.  It was further tested and expanded when I got laid off a second time, and figured I might as well see if I knew what I was talking about.  As I’m employed, I’m pleased to say, yes, I probably know what I’m talking about.

It’s a great deal at $2.99, and is a fast, quick read that gives you a kind of “director’s cut scenes” on the job search, those extras, options, and observations you won’t find in standard job search guides.  Ever wonder about the role of empathy in your job search?  How resumes may get you judged on anything but the actual contents?  Why people seem to be talking about different things when they mention networking?  It’s all there in 40 breezy pages.

Best of all each chapter has actual “To Dos” to give you specific things to try out so you can use the knowledge right away.

If you’re not sure, there’s even a sample.

So drop on by, give it a look, and let me know what you think (and let me know what you think of the purchase options, I’m trying out some new services).

– Steven Savage

Steven Savage is a Geek 2.0 writer, speaker, blogger, and job coach.  He blogs on careers at http://www.fantopro.com/, nerd and geek culture at http://www.nerdcaliber.com/, and does a site of creative tools at http://www.seventhsanctum.com/. He can be reached at https://www.stevensavage.com/.