Leave Your Nose Ring at Home: Get the Job You Want by Creating a Powerful First Impression by Joe Swinger

Leave Your Nose Ring at Home: Get the Job You Want By Creating a Powerful First Impression, by Joe Swinger, reviewed by Stacey Vogl, Wickes Library

(Career Press, 2006, 244 pages, $14.99)

Don’t let the title of this book fool you. It is not just about grooming, or writing the perfect resume, or how to get a job. It’s really about first impressions. Today’s young adults are provided with the skills they need to make the most powerful impression from start to finish. From sitting in the waiting room to the final interview, Swinger addresses the tools needed to obtain your dream job. Chapters include topics such as marketing yourself, doing your homework, advice on resumes, and how to handle interview questions. This is a great book for young adults entering the work force.