Work Matters Insights & Stategies for Job Seekers in this Rapidly Changing Economy →

This book's insights and strategies for job seekers are not intended to be an academic curriculum. It results from working directly with those whose focus is finding a job.

Much of my background has been connected with hiring, staffing, and running a business. From 2017 through 2022, I spent much of my time as a volunteer counselor at a regional employment center, helping people find jobs.
The work was about coaching and teaching, networking resumes, LinkedIn, informational interviewing, and all the things that go into a successful job search. Candidates often needed help understanding how LinkedIn could help them by boosting their confidence, creating focused self-promotion, and designing a profile that would be found by the algorithms that would show them where they fit. On LinkedIn, over 800 candidates added or improved their profiles with my assistance.

Work Matters: Insights and Strategies for Job Seekers in this Rapidly Changing Economy is fact-based and a practical guide to today's job challenges.

You never wholly find the words to help with the total impact that abrupt job changes have on people, but more than words, just being there to help does make a difference. When the Global Pandemic hit in February 2020, the need for help skyrocketed, and some of the past approaches had to change. Video conferences, even for networking, became particularly important.

In my professional career, I had management responsibilities for Human Resource departments, one of which served 3,000 employees. Even before 2017, I served as a volunteer career counselor working with people in all situations. I've witnessed the traumatic impact of losing a job, often leading to depression, despondence, tears, and even divorce.
Sometimes the need to obtain a job is unexpected, bringing people with little prior experience face-to-face with job search challenges. One typical example is a woman who left the job market for many years to raise children. Whether due to divorce or the death of a spouse, some are suddenly confronted with the need to find a job but feel they have no marketable skills. In many of these cases, the candidate can be pleasantly surprised by the skills they discover that they do have and how they can look on their resume.

Whatever the cause or the circumstance, however, being out of work is challenging. In today's world, with few exceptions, finding a job is not optional. It's something we all prepare for and plan for in one way or another from an early age. Work is an economic necessity, a societal given, and a source of personal fulfillment. Work matters. It always has, and it still does.

Back Cover Blurb: Warning! There Will Be No Excuses After Reading This Job Market Guide! →

Back Cover Blurb: Warning! There Will Be No Excuses After Reading This Job Market Guide!

Now that you have been properly warned, it’s time to dive deeper into the job market and help you learn how to land your next job interview, wow your future employer, and find your next job – even during the most challenging circumstances. What To Expect From This Comprehensive Guide?

Brent M. Jones, the author of “Work Matters,” leaves no stone unturned when it comes to helping you bounce back and find your next career path. Whether you have found yourself between jobs due to the rapidly-changing economy or looking for a fresh new chapter, this comprehensive guide will help you:  Understand How The Current Job Market Works  Learn How To Increase Your Network And Set Yourself Up For Success  , Discover Proven Strategies For Job Seekers. They Want To Stay One Step Ahead Of The Pack Stop wasting your time here. Flip This Book Over And Make The First Step Towards Your New Job!

Work Matters Insights and Strategies for Job Seekers in this Rapidly Changing Economy →

Work Matters Insights and Strategies for Job Seekers in This Rapidly Changing Economy

  • Having Trouble Finding A Job During The Global Pandemic?

  • Learn How To Overcome The Fear Of Losing A Job. Present Yourself In The Best Light, And Be The Star Of Your Next Job Interview!

Have you been out of the job market for a while? Or maybe you have found yourself unemployed due to the rapidly changing economy and job market during the past years. Has finding a job become exponentially more challenging and tiring?

Perhaps you have found yourself in either of those positions lately and wonder how you can land the job of your dreams. Don’t give up.  This book is here to help you and give you the recipe to land the perfect job even during severe economic turmoil.

  • Discover Strategies For Success On The Job Market

“Work Matters: Insights & Strategies for Job Seekers in a Rapidly Changing Economy” by Brent M. Jones is not your average motivational book. Unlike other books in the field, it gives readers insight into the best strategies for success in the job market from an expert career counselor. All of this while focusing extensively on the post-pandemic economic world.

Here Are The Top Reasons To Read This Book:

✅ Practical advice from a career counselor and HR specialist with 20+ years of experience in the field

✅ Relevant information tailored to the needs of people giving deep insights into the post-COVID-19 job market

✅ Practical advice on how to handle the logistics of job search, increase your network effectiveness and achieve relevance in the industry of your choice

✅ Suited for both people who have recently lost their jobs and for people who haven’t been present in the job market for a long time

“Author and career development coach Brent M. Jones has worked with over 500 people who have lost their jobs or had to find one under challenging circumstances. This book is a product of all the years working with them, where Jones makes a reflection on the current environment and what the implications are for those seeking work while offering insights on how to achieve a successful outcome with proven, time-tested job-search strategies