Landing Job in 40 Days: Job Search Techniques, (Paperback)

As much as people looking for jobs struggle, so are the challenges faced by recruiters in finding the right talent. There remain many positions unfulfilled for months together. This book is an attempt to bridge the gap with actionable job techniques that work which the author has taught and followed himself.

A lot has changed with the arrival of AI. Capabilities of AI like Prompt engineering are amazing. We are back to the James Watt* moment of the race between the train and the horse cab. New job skills are to be learnt. New Job search techniques must be learnt. The one who adapts and evolves survives. Simple Darwinism. There is a detailed section in this book with examples on Prompt engineering.

While landing any job is generally the norm, this book focuses on landing that Dream Job. The term is not to be romanticized, but to mean something a person loves to do.

There is a great saying, do what you love and you would never have to work a single day in life. This is something every person should aspire to. This is certainly what the book helps with.Of course, Along with the job search techniques and a 40-day plan.

Why 40 days? In various cultures and belief systems, 40 days is associated with spiritual purification, self-reflection, and renewal. Drawing on these cultural symbols can add depth and meaning to the journey of your job search. Average Time to Fill a job as per many sources is around 40 days. Parkinson's Law states "Work expands so as to fill the time available for its completion." By setting a 40-daydeadline, job seekers are more likely to work efficiently and avoid procrastination.

Research suggests that it also takes an average of 40 days to form a new habit. This duration allows time for lasting change. 40 days is a target, not a guarantee. Some people may find jobs sooner, while others may take longer. A 40-day simple plan and template in the last chapter of this book helps with the required discipline in achieving this goal and challenges you to stay committed.