How Hard Are You Knocking? Landing a Job in a Rebounding Economy: Landing a Job in a Rebounding Economy

The job market is showing signs of a rebound.  Are you prepared?  As the economy begins to climb out of recession, job seekers who are prepared will be in the best position to land their dream job. How Hard Are You Knocking has been named in the “Top 100 best career books of all time” and has helped thousands of job seekers navigate this turbulent economy.  A complete job search guide for those looking for an internship, a first job out of school, or a new career, Augustine takes readers from developing a job search strategy to landing their dream job. This book will guide you through the entire job search process in a comprehensive, yet concise and straightforward manner to provide you with proven techniques and critical knowledge to prepare you for your job search. Discussions such as how to target specific industries and companies, how to discover internships and job opportunities by leveraging your network, and utilizing social media, will allow the reader to get started in the right direction.  In addition, techniques on how to make a good first impression, create a targeted results-oriented resume, and polish your interview skills will prepare the reader for personal interaction with the hiring company.  Finally, dialogues on negotiation skills and what to do once you have the job, will allow the reader to maintain success throughout his or her career. In the face of a weak economy, corporate downsizing and global outsourcing, job seekers are facing a very competitive job market.  The scarcity of jobs, coupled with an unusually high number of qualified candidates, means that job seekers today must be vigilant about setting themselves apart. It is not unusual for employers to receive hundreds or thousands of resumes for one open Position. With that in mind, it is exceedingly important that job seekers know how to approach their job strategy and utilize creative resources to differentiate themselves and show how they can make an immediate impact in a company or organization. To share insider secrets on finding – and landing – the job, Augustine created How Hard Are You Knocking: Landing a Job in a Rebounding Economy which is the third edition of this acclaimed series. “For the last five years, we have been researching the job market, growth areas, and the industries that have been significantly impacted by the economic downturn.  We have studied growth markets and industries projected to expand in the next ten years.  We have conducted extensive research with hiring executives in order to understand their hiring criteria, candidate expectations, and growth plans for the future.  We have led focus groups consisting of college students, entry-level candidates, and experienced job seekers and have conducted seminars and workshops for job seekers around the country.  Finally, as business owners, we have interviewed thousands and hired hundreds of candidates at all levels in various geographic regions throughout the US, Europe and Asia. Through this extensive research and market intelligence, we have developed a thorough yet-concise guide that will help you land the perfect job.”One of the country’s leading career and employment experts, authors Tim Augustine and Lisa Mangigian draw on their experience as hiring executives with nearly 20 years of proven best practices for finding a new job, successfully entering the workforce, and taking a proactive role in your career. How Hard Are You Knocking will be one of the most important tools you leverage in your career. An essential roadmap to everything from: • Effectively building a job search strategy • Uncovering the rebounding firms and growing industries • Finding and utilizing job search resources • Leveraging the power of social media and your network • Managing your first impression with a powerful resume, online image and attire • Preparing for the interview • Negotiating your starting salary and continuously improving your professional skills throughout your career!

Tim Augustine is a business owner, entrepreneur, author and professional speaker. He has written multiple books including his most acclaimed book titled: How Hard Are You Knocking? The Job Seekers Guide to Opening Career Doors, which was recognized as one of the "Best Business Books" on Amazon.com and listed in the "Top 100 Best Career Books of All Time" by Career Magazine. Tim is also an owner of Atwell, LLC, an international real estate development consulting firm with 14 offices throughout North America and Asia. He leads corporate services including their people strategy, geographic expansion, merger and acquisition, business development, strategic marketing, and technology. Prior to joining Atwell, Augustine was the co-founder of People Strategies LLC, a management consulting firm specializing in executive coaching and human resource strategy implementation with offices in Chicago, San Francisco and Washington D.C. His professional experience also includes serving as the Vice President of Strategic Marketing for an international software company headquartered in Chicago. Augustine earned an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and B.A. in Marketing and Speech Communications from Kent State University. Augustine served as an adjunct professor of Strategic Marketing at Illinois Institute of Technology's Stuart School of Management in Chicago. He has authored multiple books focused on career development and people strategies including his newest book titled: How Hard Are You Knocking? Landing a Job in a Rebounding Economy. His seminars and books have been featured internationally on ABC, FOX and NBC and reviewed in USA Today, Wall Street Journal, LA Times, The Chicago Tribune, and The National Association for Campus Activities. He has made numerous radio and television appearances and has presented to over 450 organizations and 100,000 people throughout the United States. He is a contributing writer to Inc. Magazine, Fast Company and Monster.com on topics pertaining to the people strategies of successful organizations. Similarly, he has contributed to two "How-To" guides with Inc. Magazine focused on career development and corporate growth. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for DSP Start-up and has served on the Board for Chicago's Open Heart Magic. Augustine proudly served in the United States Air Force National Guard and lives in the Ann Arbor area with his wife and three children.