Book one in the Motivated Series by Brian E. Howard.
If you're conducting a job search for a professional position or considering such a job search, you should read this book. Brian Howard provides a thorough, approachable guide to each of the components of a job search that will help you be the selected candidate."
The Motivated Job Search - Second Edition is a practical no-nonsense guide to help job seekrs get desired job offers in the shortest time possible. It provides up0to-date information that gives job seekers a distinctive competitive edge by teaching time-tested and proven techniques that will help them stand out in their job search.
This book provides the informational steps to conduct a job search, but more importantly strategic insight from someone who is actively engaged in front line recruiting. These strategic insights include:

using the "psychology of persuasion;"

understanding the mind and motivations of an employer;

maximizing the use of accomplishments

optimizing your LinkedIn profile;

and six unique tactics that will create differentiation from other job seekers.