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A Funny Thing Happened at the Interview

"These funny and interesting anecdotes remind us not only that a sense of humor is important in the sometimes all-too-serious pursuit of a job, but also that out of the ashes of seeming disaster, a true opportunity may bloom."

Larry Young, Director,
Office of Career Services, Fairleigh Dickinson University

"George Bernard Shaw said, 'When a thing is funny, search for a hidden truth.' This book is both: funny and oh so true."

V. John Guthery, President,
Seagate Associates/Outplacement International

"A unique book taking a different and effective approach. The use of real-life stories communicates the basics of job interviewing in a way that is fresh, entertaining and powerful."

Robert W. Bly, Author,
Creative Careers: Real Jobs in Glamour Fields (Wiley)

"Humorous and insightful accounts of interviews. . . . The end-of-story wrap-up is a unique approach to teaching valuable lessons . . . . An enjoyable and worthwhile book to read. A must read for any job hunter! "

Sandra Grabczynski, Director of Recruiting,
The University of Michigan, Office of Career Development

"Where was this book when I was interviewing for my new Program Coordinator?! . . . offers important nuggets of real advice along with the chuckles. If you're searching or hiring for a job, buy this book. Believe me, it will help you make it through with your humor and sanity intact. I'm giving one to everyone I know!"

Gina Kazimir, Executive Director,
Cecil County (Maryland) Arts Council, Inc.

"I couldn't put this book down. Interviewing for a job is one of life's great traumatic hurdles that we all share, and the stories presented here tap into that common experience. . . . reader[s] will be aware that these catastrophes could have happened to them, and eternally grateful that they didn't!"

Frank Fox, Executive Director,
Professional Association of Résumé Writers

"A lively, anecdotal stroll through interviews from hell . . . a welcome antidote to all those serious tomes that never seem to acknowledge that job applicants are flesh and blood."

Gary Blake, Co-author,
Creative Careers (Wiley) and Dream Jobs (Wiley),
Director, The Communication Workshop

"A fabulous book. I enjoyed it and laughed uproariously at some of the incidents. . . . A worthwhile contribution for all job hunters and employers. . . . very funny and at the same time very useful."

Robert Krell, President,
Creative Council

"Proves humor is a great educator. Filled with insights, this book uses frequently hilarious real-life examples to flesh out the rules for using the interview to get hired. The stories are so compelling that I actually read the book from cover to cover, something I'd never done before with a book on interviewing."

Daniel Lauber, Author,
Professional's Private Sector Job Finder, Government Job Finder,
Non-Profits' Job Finder, The Job Finder's Toolkit

"Helps employers to not take themselves so seriously.... Every recruiter will have a Letterman-type top ten from this book. It was fun to read."

David B. Palmer, Human Resources Manager
East New York Savings Bank

"A wonderful collection of stories about searching for a job. The stories are diverse, well-written, and instructional. This comprehensive volume of short tales provides a wide range of experiences, usually those to avoid, that can plague job seekers. Most of the stories have a point that we should keep in mind when going for an interview. Overall, the book was amusing and upbeat. Terse and punchy writing style." 

Dale Weinberg, President,
Technically Write

"Different! Greg Farrell and his team have used a unique strategy to present information that is timely and relevant to a job search in the 1990s. . . . stories and anecdotes are delightful reading, and each of us can relate to the unique circumstances and often hilarious situations we have all faced in our job searches. . . . should be required reading for all job search professionals."

Wendy S. Enelow, Certified Professional Résumé Writer,
The Advantage, Inc., Executive Résumé and Career Management Center

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