Cool Careers for Dummies by Nemko, Marty PhD, 0470117745, Lowest Book Price Finder

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An amazing career guide with maximum job search strategies.

The all encompassing Cool Careers For Dummies could only be improved by it's author, Marty Nemko, taking the time to type my resume, search the web for me, and initiate my job search phone calls.

The only general career guide you'll ever need.

"Cool Careers for Dummies" is the best general career guide I've read. No pie-in-the-sky promises in this book; Marty Nemko delivers step-by-step practical instructions with contagious enthusiasm and a healthy dose of humor.

I found Marty Nemko on his San Francisco radio show (Sundays, 11 AM, KALW-FM 91.7, don't miss it) and made an appointment for career counseling. As preparation, he sent me a copy of his book. While working through his exercises, I found the answers on my own. Although I postponed my appointment, someday I want to meet Marty to thank him.

A decent book.

This book gave me a few new ideas. I found it to be a inspiring read and I liked the format. Its not a book worth buying though. I suggest you check it out from your local library instead.

This book did change my life in more ways than one.

I first looked through the books' 404 pages and found many more options than I had thought. Then I answered the "20 most revealing questions" and learned useful information about whom I am. What makes the book really great is that it goes beyond insight - it helped me develop a step-by-step plan towards achieving my dreams. I did end up with a cool career. Who can ask for anything more?

This book will NOT change your life!

The main problem I have with this book is that it is misleading. I'm in the midst of a career change and thought this book could help. It lists many different careers, but the requirements for each are not presented in a forthright manner. For instance, I was intrigued by the "Hydrologist" and "Celebrity Personal Assistant" avenues. I sent a letter to the address given for the CPA Society, but it was returned. The address was invalid.

As for the hydrologist career, the book says all you need is a Bachelors degree. It makes it seem that ANY Bachelors degree will do. Wrong. I have a B.S. in Marketing, but I would need a degree, from 1 of a handful of schools, in Hydrology -- or something related, like Geology. It would take a major relocation and 4-6 years of going back to school -- on a PART-TIME basis -- I gotta eat, pay bills, etc., right? That means work & school, school and work. Sorry, been there, done that.

Most other careers offered for consideration require oodles of experience -- in addition to possible educational knowledge. And if you've already got the experience or education, what do you need this book for???

I give this 1 star -- it's for amusement purposes only.

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