I was all set not to like this book. Not only does Wendleton begin with what seems to be a fawning excerpt from her company's promotional brochure...However, this is without question one of the best general guides to the worksearch process.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1542239 in Books
• Published on: 1993-01-31
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 324 pages

Review
Through the Brick Wall, the What Color Is Your Parachute? of the nineties "Kate Wendleton has written a sage and sensible book for the turbulent 90's. She believes you need to take a proactive approach to getting the kind of job you want, and she shows you how to get it in Through the Brick Wall!"
-- Harvey Mackay, author of Swim with the Sharks
Without Being Eaten Alive and Sharkproof
"Everyone who has met Kate knows that she has a genius for caring about others. Her inspiring energy and wide practical knowledge about job hunting are packed into this wonderful book. It will be of great help to all who read it."
-- David Rottman, vice president and manager,
Career Services, Chemical Bank, New York City
"Everyone talks about 'taking charge' of their lives; Kate Wendleton shows you how. One of the savviest and most effective career counselors that I know teaches that -- even in the toughest of times -- you can (and deserve to) find work that is right for you."
-- Robert Mintz, director of human resources, Time, Inc., Magazines
"A one-woman crusade against unemployment -- Kate Wendleton, The Five O'Clock Club, and Through the Brick Wall!"
-- Roberta Mel, vice president, national advertising, Home Box Office
"I have doubled my salary during the past five years by using The Five O'Clock Club techniques. Now I earn what I deserve. I think everyone needs The Five O'Clock Club and Through the Brick Wall."
-- M.S., attorney, entertainment industry

Synopsis
Offers step-by-step instructions for job hunting and a discussion of how corporate America is changing, why the old techniques no longer work, and more.