A timely new career book just published this month, Fast Track Your Job Search (And Career!), helps job seekers stay positive and see the world differently as myths about the job search process are dispelled and a robust job seeking strategy is outlined. The book, written by Richard C. Kirby, founder and owner of Executive Impact (a career coaching & consulting firm for job seekers), is now available in local book stores and libraries or through the web site: www.fasttrackyourjobsearch.com.

The author advises that despite the slow economy, now is the best time for job seekers to gain control of their career and decide their own destiny.

“Typically when the economy is in a downward trend and job losses are at an all time high, job seekers get discouraged rather quickly. But I’m urging job seekers to keep the faith and understand that they truly can control their own destinies and that they don’t have to base job choices on desperation, even with a challenging economy,” said Kirby.

Kirby’s step-by-step outline takes job seekers through an accelerated process for landing the perfect job. It goes well beyond most of the typical job search books on the market today. Rather than focusing on writing that “perfect” resume or online job site applications, Kirby teaches job seekers about the most important aspect of the job search process – networking, networking and more networking.

“Networking is at the core of my FAST TRACK program that I developed for my career coaching clients and is a key component of my book,” explains Kirby. “Because networking accounts for 70 - 80 percent of the jobs found by educated job seekers, I explain that it is a life skill and strategy that is critical for career success in the 21^st century. I don’t just tell job seekers to attend their professional organization’s luncheon and hope to meet people who might know of job openings. Rather, I give readers very specific steps to take in order to network their way to the job of their dreams.”

The book is well organized and packed with exercises, case studies, and leading-edge strategies for today’s fast-paced and ever changing world. The book also covers important issues such as:

• The importance of attitude
• Self-limiting beliefs
• Working with recruiters
• Utilizing career coaches
• Identifying potential employers
• Alternatives to full-time employment

About Richard Kirby & Executive-Impact
Richard C. Kirby is the founder and owner of Executive Impact, Inc., a leading executive career management firm located in Atlanta, Ga. Kirby is a Certified Personal Consultant and Executive Career Coach. His diverse, successful experience prior to Executive Impact, Inc. ranged from Fortune 100 to pre-IPO venture capital funded startups. He is a sought-after speaker, career coach, and expert media source. Executive Impact, Inc., in business since 2002, has helped hundreds of clients obtain high level executive jobs and control their future career moves by following a proprietary program developed by Kirby. For more information visit the Web site: www.executive-impact.com. For more information about the book visit www.fasttrackyourjobsearch.com.

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