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Big Career in the Big City

Land a Job and Get a Life in New York

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Softcover
Big Career in the Big City
ISBN: 978-1-59357-776-6
$12.95

Pages: 208

Copyright: 2010 JIST Works

Size: 6 x 9

Author(s):
Vicki Salemi

Overview

Available as an e-book at oreilly.com and the iBookstore.

According to a poll by Time Out New York, 80 percent of young people say they want to live in New York City. The vast majority of these people, however, don't know how to make this goal a reality. Those who do are often surprised at how difficult living and working can be in the city that never sleeps.

Big Career in the Big City spotlights what to expect from life in New York, written in a hip, conversational tone that young people will appreciate and relate to. After completing worksheets to assess whether they're cut out for life in the Big Apple, readers will learn how to score great jobs, meet new people, and develop their career brand. Plus, readers are given advice straight from New York recruiters about how to overcome the distance barrier and stand out from native applicants.

This one-of-a-kind guide also deals with the logistics of moving to a new city; reveals how to cope with unfamiliar and sometimes stressful living arrangements; and offers suggestions on how to stick to a budget and stretch the almighty dollar.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Keepin’ It Real in the Real World: Bright Lights, Big City
Chapter 2: Think Outside the Cubicle: Dream Up a Job
Chapter 3: Go Time: Online and Offline Networking
Chapter 4: Identify Jobs and Brand Yourself in a Phat New ZIP Code
Chapter 5: Nail the Follow-up and Snag the Job
Chapter 6: Gigging It and Paying Your Dues
Chapter 7: Making the Move
Chapter 8: Saving the Benjamins
Chapter 9: Of Landlords, Roommates, and Mice
Chapter 10: Just Do It!

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Author Bio

Vicki Salemi is a chic urban scribe who combines New York media glitz with solid human resources and recruiting experience to bring readers good career advice with high style.

She is a freelance writer who blogs on career empowerment for Women for Hire, global business news for CNBC’s European Business Desk, and work/life balance issues for Carolyn Kepcher’s new website, Carolyn & Co. Her work has appeared in dozens of online and print publications including Time Out New York, New York Daily News, Woman’s Day, SheKnows.com, Factio, and ClassesUSA.com.

She also is editorial director for CollegeRover.com and the author of The ABCs of College Life. Salemi has 14 years of experience with a Big Four accounting firm, most recently as recruiting manager. She knows what it takes to land a big job in the city that never sleeps.

For interview requests or questions about Salemi, contact Selena Dehne at sdehne@jist.com or (651) 215-7548.

Endorsements
“This book fills a certain niche and may appeal to some young women contemplating a move to New York City, as well as some who have recently settled there.”
—Library Journal

“Hip, fun, and factual. Take your REALITY RIDE in one of—if not the—toughest places on earth: NYC!”
—Vincent Libretti, Project Runway: Season Three contestant

“Incredibly informative and totally enjoyable.”
—Michael Stahl, National Manager, Partner & Director Recruiting; Partner & Director Acquisition Team, Deloitte Services LP

“Salemi tells of the struggles of interviewing in one of America’s toughest cities with tenacity, grace, and poise.”
—Macala Wright, style blogger, Fashion Marketing Expert, FashionablyMarketing.Me, Los Angeles, CA

“Fresh, new ideas on how to succeed in New York.”
—Cara Weissman, casting producer

“A contemporary, step-by-step guide to landing that dream gig and acclimating to the city that never sleeps.”
—Jill Pipon, corporate recruiter with more than 15 years of experience

“A true, thrilling guidebook; tap into your potential to master an empire state of mind for your career and life.”
—Marjorie Wolfe, beauty and health publicist and public relations specialist

“A healthy dose of timely career advice that makes you feel like you’ve known the author all your life.”
—Sherry Mirshahi, CARW, CEIC; president, Interview Roadmap