WCIYP: It's a Whole New World For Job Hunters

The first chapter, "It's a Whole New World for Job Hunters", writes about how "bad" the economy is. However, if one reads deeper into the chapter they will notice that it is not the economy or the employers that have become tougher, but the job appliers themselves have become lazier. I found this interesting and at the same time very true. During the "good times", employers will hire anyone and everyone because they are desperate for more workers. However during the bad times, employers only hire a few applicants because they are looking for a certain few. Sometimes, employers are looking for a "perfect worker" who will abide by every rule and be a Harvard grad with a IQ greater than Bill Gates. This can lead to an everlasting circle of push and pull.

Also, applicants are becoming more and more frustrated with the time that comes with a new job. Current applicants will spend more than a year, on average, looking for a job. This has dramatically increased since the recession in 2008. On the other hand, when that new applicant does finally get a job, their job usually does not last very long. 69% of jobs lasted less than a year for applicants between the age of 18-24. That fact alone makes people very worried about whether or not they should apply for the job in the first place. However the biggest attribute to the job sector is education. Many high paying jobs require years and years of education; education that most people cannot afford.

 The author then explains the parachute process. This process has 18 principles that can help someone perfect their interview skills and get that job they always wanted. The principles are tips that applicants should use in order to better help themselves get a job. Some of the tips include: going after small companies, using connected people, time management, and always having alternatives.