John Henry Weiss is an author whose writing focuses on the search for understanding, meaning and identity in the worldwide workplace, and on providing advice for job-seeking workers.
"We're born. We die.
In between, we work."
About John Henry Weiss
A lifetime of job-hunting experience.
John Henry Weiss is the owner and president of Weiss & Associates, an executive recruiting firm that conducts searches for companies in the education and communication industries. He is the author of four work-related books, numerous articles, blogs and newsletters. Weiss lives in Stockton, New Jersey.
Books
Moving Forward
in Mid-Career
"John Weiss provides concrete steps for workers to get their lives back in order after being fired or laid off.”
—Michael C. King, business management instructor
Moving Forward in Mid-Career is a guide for workers who have been fired or laid off and are in process of rebuilding not only their careers, but also their personal identities independent of a job title.
By addressing the many aspects of job loss and job search, Moving Forward provides solutions for dealing with the challenges encountered at each stage of the rebuilding process, from the initial shock and humiliation to the difficult but rewarding task of rebuilding persona and seeking new employment opportunities.
Operation Job Search
"The job guide Bible for anyone leaving the military and for veterans who haven't found their niche yet."
—Dennis Damp, Federal Jobs
Operation Job Search is the ultimate guide for US military veterans seeking employment after discharge. It provides information about the civilian workforce, rubrics for navigating one’s career, and a list of essential resources to consult during the job search. Also included are sections dedicated specifically to suggestions and resources available to female veterans.
If you are a US military veteran searching for a job, Operation Job Search will guide you every step of the way, from translating your skills into civilian-speak to negotiating your contract.
The Big Book of
Job-Hunting Hacks
Whether you're entry-level or nearing the peak of your career, The Big Book of
Job-Hunting Hacks is the book for you!
In The Big Book of Job-Hunting Hacks, experienced job-hunting professionals offer detailed advice on every step of the job-hunting process. From how to navigate the interview process, to how to create the perfect resume, this book will help you stand out from your competitors. With a new introduction by John Henry Weiss, president of a recruitment firm, that contextualizes the current economic state as a result of COVID-19, this book offers hundreds of practical tips for those laid-off, fired, or new to enter the workplace.
Welcome to the
Real World
Welcome to the Real World is the ultimate career guide for finding your first job, understanding the real world of work, and beginning the rest of your life.
Are you still looking for that perfect job six months after graduating from college? Are you also still firing off hundreds of resumes from your parents’ house with little or no results? Then you need the real-world advice of executive recruiter John Henry Weiss. In Welcome to the Real World, Weiss provides much-needed guidance to recent college graduates seeking their first jobs in the real world of work.
Weiss explains that companies do not hire resumes. They hire candidates who make the effort to build personal relationships. He discusses the importance of leaving the house to find employers at venues such as job fairs, trade shows, and conferences, and even Starbucks. Weiss points out that work is a means to getting out on your own, and he offers encouraging advice and tips for how to do just that.