| I just finished reading the book "Leave Your Nose | | | | explains that when you are going out for a job you |
| Ring at Home" by Joe Swinger. I must say that this is | | | | need to play the part of a job seeker. It is fine if |
| one of the best job hunting books I have ever read. | | | | you have a nose ring, but take it out when |
| As the CEO of a teen jobs site, I read a lot of | | | | interviewing. In my experience with teens they feel |
| books related to teen job hunting and this one is | | | | that they will not be true to their self if they take |
| right at the top of my best list. The author touches | | | | out their piercings or they have the idea that it does |
| on all of the basics like how to write a resume, job | | | | not matter what they look like when applying for a |
| searching tips, and how to interview. What I love | | | | job. |
| about the book is that the information provided is | | | | The author really challenges the reader about this |
| not the same old information you can find anywhere. | | | | early and often. He tells the job seeker to look in the |
| Mr. Swinger really focuses the reader to think outside | | | | mirror and seriously ask yourself, "Would I hire this |
| of the box and be creative to land the job. | | | | person" If the answer is no, then you must make |
| The best part of the book is the chapter that | | | | some changes. I recommend this book for all teen |
| focuses on creating a good favorable impression. The | | | | job seekers as it will provide the basics you need to |
| quirky title highlights what I mean about this. This is | | | | know and it is presented in way that will make you |
| not a book about grooming practices but the book | | | | look at yourself and take action. |