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The Shortest Distance
between You and Your New Job

A practical guide to finding the right job fast.

If you're looking for a new job, you have discovered how challenging job hunting can be! This eminently practical book is designed as a lifeline to enable you to minimize the time and effort expended on finding the right job fast. Filled with sage advice, sample scripts, simple but profound exercises, and inspiring anecdotes, you will learn proven tactics and strategies to get you the results you want, fast.

For more than 20 years, outplacement expert Chris Posti has been "in the foxhole" with hundreds of job seekers, continually refining the tactics and strategies that yield the best and fastest results. Now, she shares her wealth of job-hunting secrets, shortcuts, and advice that will quickly propel you to your goal.

Available in Paperback or Kindle.

Featured Columns

Chris Posti's columns are self-syndicated. For information on upcoming columns please contact Chris at chris@postiinc.com

Workers have a few options for handling difficult boss

Have you ever wanted to quit a job because your boss was a jerk? If so, you are not alone. The other evening, I was talking with some friends about the bosses we've had over the years. Some were terrific, others not. One woman had a do-nothing boss who took a nap every afternoon. He claimed his allergy medication made him sleepy, which could have been true.| Read Column

Job-seekers often make crucial errors

I recently got a call from a job-seeker who was frustrated and desperate. Perhaps you will see some parallels with your situation, if you are unemployed. "Andy" was referred to me by a local recruiter and was seeking guidance on finding a new job. Andy has a bachelor's degree from a local college, and he has worked in an assortment of entry-level human resources and inside sales jobs. | Read Column

Embrace social media to network on the job

Q: My boss just informed me that, as a condition of my employment (I am a sales rep), I am now required to use social media at work. I do not wish to sell my products to family and friends. I am concerned about privacy on the Internet and do not want to put my name and other information where anyone can see it. If I refuse to be on social media sites, is my job in jeopardy? | Read Column

Psychology can be powerful tool in workplace

I'm short; just a little over 5-feet, 2 inches, and my office chair is one of those fancy ones that allows me to adjust the seat every which-way. So, any time I am meeting with a challenging client, or even someone who is taller than I am, I give myself some added clout by pushing that little button on the side that boosts me a few inches higher. | Read Column

Words you choose can speak volumes

Much has been made of the influence of body language, but the fact is, our choice of words holds great power. Like, uh, do y'know what I mean?

Let's take "filler" words as an example. Filler words are the words we subconsciously slide into our sentences as a way to stall the listener until we come up with what we want to say next. "Like," "y'know," and "um" are common filler words. | Read Column

Cast yourself in best possible light for interview

Human-resources professionals, recruiters and hiring managers are loath to admit it, but it's true: The first impression made by a job candidate often has a profound effect on the interviewer's decision whether to hire or reject him or her. Most employers claim they base their hiring decisions solely on applicant testing, on a candidate's responses to interview questions or a combination of both. | Read Column

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what others SAY

"Job search expert Christine Posti has
helped hundreds of individuals land their next position, and now, you too can have the benefit of her unique approach to finding the right job fast.

She knows what works - and what doesn't - in the world of job search. This book is practical, easy to follow, and filled with wonderful real-life examples." 

Debra Burk, SPHR
Vice President, Human Resources
ANSYS, Inc.

"Chris Posti brings a practical, pragmatic approach to finding a job in a life-changing way! I appreciate her realistic advice to people wanting or needing to make a change.

The one thing that she does not allow is EXCUSES! Chris insists that people take charge of their lives in a highly accountable and responsible way, and she has a great gift to have others see themselves in ways that they could not have comprehended prior to reading this book.

What a great "how-to guide" to transforming your vision into reality." 

Ralph Ross
Director, Human Resources
& Internal Communications
Converteam

"'Christine Posti is an inspirational mentor and coach. Her book gives practical and unique advice that will help anyone get the right job fast!" 

Debbie Wood
Chief Operating Officer
Adagio Health

"'This book provides great insights during a job search or career change in a concise and easy-to-read format. More importantly, Chris shares her many years of expertise in this area with practical tips and actual stories which are very inspirational. " 

Frank M. Greco
Director of Human Resources
Chatham University

" Christine Posti writes as if she were talking directly with you. You can almost sense her sharing her thoughts, asking her reader a question - and then pausing to listen to the reader, before responding with
more career advice.

Chris is unique in that she combines a heart of compassion withdirectives to action. She is wise - and is also gifted with the ability to impart her wisdom with confidence and clarity, in a practical, palatable manner." 

Julie Emanuel, SPHR
Founder
Under Construction for Christ Ministries

"Finally, a job search book that is not only practical but inspiring. A must read for anyone who is looking for a job. This book will help you get the job of your dreams." 

Dr. Barbara Schwarck
Neuro Emotional Coach and CEO
Clear Intentions International

"In the job search arena, Christine Posti is your "Go-To" person! She has vast experience on this topic and lays everything out in easy to follow steps." 

Bernice Boyden
Sr. Human Resources Advisor
FedEx Express

"Poignant, Practical and Pragmatic.
Will definitely minimize the time you'll need to achieve meaningful employment." 

James Hazen, Ph.D
Applied Behavioral Insights