"Alexandra Levit's new book, HOW’D YOU SCORE THAT GIG?, is chock full of research, offers a rare glimpse into the privileged world of those who hold the jobs that other people covet, and provides the roadmap for readers to pursue fields that they might have considered out of reach. Don't hop blindly from career to career looking for one that suits you. Use this book as a guide to tell you what it's like before you make a wrong turn."
Penelope Trunk, Author, Brazen Careerist: The New Rules for Success
"Reading this is like having your own career counselor on call. It is, without doubt, the #1 book for anyone who’s unhappy in their job, confused about what to do next, or just wonders if they’re in the best career for them. I am giving a copy to every new college grad on my list. In fact, I’m giving one to every high school grad I know too."
Barbara Stanny, Author, Prince Charming Isn’t Coming: How Women Get Smart About Money
"Not excited by the prospect of becoming a cube monkey when you graduate college? HOW’D YOU SCORE THAT GIG? gives readers an arsenal of advice and tools that anyone dreading the 9-to-5 grind needs to read. Levit has penned the ultimate Gen Y career guide."
Hannah Seligson, Author, New Girl on the Job: Advice from the Trenches
"First, Alexandra Levit broadens your imagination about what kinds of careers are possible, and then after tantalizing you, she provides specific tips for breaking into the field. Enormously valuable!"
Ben Casnocha, Author, My Start-Up Life: What a (Very) Young CEO Learned on His Journey Through Silicon Valley
"This is a cool, unusual, and truly useful book. In my career coaching practice, the number one issue my younger clients face is having the strong desire to do something different work-wise with little knowledge about what jobs exist and how to find them. Alexandra Levit’s guide organizes passion into seven profiles and describes specific jobs within them. A real gem in the book is the innumerable resources listed to help readers learn more about the jobs that strike their fancy. Buy this book!”
Julie Jansen, Author, I Don’t Know What I Want, But I Know It’s Not This
"Alexandra Levit provides varied and detailed examples of people who are excelling in the jobs of their dreams. That in itself would be extremely helpful for the potential job seeker. She then takes it a step further by providing realistic and practical steps one can take to SCORE THAT GIG."
Jay Goyal, State Representative, Ohio House of Representatives
"Alexandra Levit provides excellent tools for professionals fed up with vague advice like ‘follow your passion.’ The assessments and profiles of real people in real professions can mean the difference between trudging through a decade of workplace misery and actually experiencing fulfillment while earning a living."
Pamela Slim, Blogger, Escape from Cubicle Nation
"Alexandra Levit has written an ideal book for all those adults who still don't know what they want to do when they grow up. The practical self-assessment that opens the book could point even the most indecisive person toward a realistic and satisfying career path. While reading about the dozens of coolest gigs that are thoroughly researched and attractively presented in this book, I almost started second-guessing my own career choices. Good thing I’ve already scored a cool gig!"
Tom Musbach, Editor, Yahoo! HotJobs
"This book is fantastic. The self-assessment right at the beginning focuses the reader on where to start. My son, who just finished school, scored a very high Creator and dove right into the Creator gigs. HOW’D YOU SCORE THAT GIG? is a must read for every college graduate."
Rick Fulton, Chief Operating Officer, GetTheJob.com
"A must-read for anyone who’s ever woken up on Monday morning and asked themselves, 'Is this all there is?' Reading this book is like hitting the informational interview jackpot. Alexandra Levit gives the inside scoop on 60 of the most exciting, enviable careers today’s job market has to offer."
Michelle Goodman, Author, The Anti 9-to-5 Guide: Practical Career Advice for Women Who Think Outside the Cube
"There are literally thousands of ways to make a living in today’s world, and few of them show up in any book or website. Thankfully, in How’d You Score That Gig?, Alexandra Levit has decided to go exploring for you, opening your eyes to dozens of rewarding career paths that are off the beaten path. If you’re wondering not only what you should really be doing with your life, but also how you can actually pay the bills while living your passion, this is the book is for you."
Peter Vogt, Author, Career Wisdom for College Students: Insights You Won’t Get in Class, on the Internet, or from Your Parents
"HOW’D YOU SCORE THAT GIG? is filled with impressively in-depth information about a wide variety of interesting careers, categorized according to the type of personalities to which they appeal. I highly recommend this book for parents seeking to help their children explore fulfilling career opportunities."
James A. Boyle, President, College Parents of America
"Alexandra Levit is a true insider who really understands what twenty- and thirtysomethings want from their careers. This book is full of inspiring stories, concrete tips and helpful resources. Read this book, then go score a great gig! "
Lindsey Pollak, Author, Getting from College to Career: 90 Things to Do Before You Join the Real World
"HOW’D YOU SCORE THAT GIG? is a one-of-a-kind manual that helps answer the question, ‘What do I want to do with my life?’ Alexandra Levit’s detailed self-assessment tool and comprehensive passion profiles arm you with invaluable information about yourself and potential careers. This book is loaded with specific information about the kind of jobs you want to have and what it takes to get them. You’ll love reading about all the unique career paths that Levit was so carefully researched. A must-read for anyone who wants a gig they love."
Christine Hassler, Author, The Twenty Something Manifesto
"You won’t be able to put this one down! HOW’D YOU SCORE THAT GIG? goes way beyond being a reference guide to the coolest jobs. It very comprehensively talks about how to get certain gigs and what it really takes to succeed in them – fascinating!"
Jason Alba, Chief Executive Officer, JibberJobber.com
"In HOW’D YOU SCORE THAT GIG? Alexandra Levit breaks down and simplifies the biggest barriers to discovering and living your passion. She provides an easy approach to answering the difficult questions - what should I do, and more importantly, how do I get started?"
Ryan Healy, Blogger, Employee Evolution
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