How'd You Score That Gig?: A Guide to the Coolest Jobs--And How to Get Them

By Alexandra Levit

In How''d You Score That Gig? , career expert Alexandra Levit profiles more than sixty of the coolest careers on the planet-all rated in a national survey by twenty- and thirtysomethings for twenty-... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0345496299
• ISBN13: 9780345496294
• Release Date: April 2008
• Publisher: Ballantine Books
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.3" x 8.1"

Customer Reviews

Great read!

This book is really great and super informative! It is well written and thus easy to read. It is full of valuable information that I only wish I could have read years ago. I think that every college student should read this book along with others who just might be in need of a career change!

Perfect for a college grad or anyone unsure of a career choice!

As a Psychologist, I have gone through my own struggles of finding a career path that is meaningful. I was lucky enough to find my passion early on. I have known lots of people who have just majored in something or taken a certain career path because they thought they were supposed to. This book is PERFECT for any college grad, anyone struggling to find a career that fits their personality and/or their passion, or just about anyone who is curious about a different career. This book is thoughtful, well-written, and interesting! The quiz at the beginning allows the reader to identify their personality type as it relates to career choices. The vast majority of selected careers are interesting, unique, and written about in the context of each personality profile. I HIGHLY recommend this book- it is so refreshing!

Unique and excellent book!

This book should be required reading for all "major undecided" college students... the personalization aspect of the book (via a guided self-assessment at the beginning) opens a world of career choices and helps individuals discover their passion and career calling. Levit's engaging style and exciting content combine to make "Gig" much less a reference and more a potential life-changer!

How'd You Get That Gig?

I think that this book provides strong value to those just entering the workforce and for those who are looking to switch careers. I'm a boomer, and I got some excellent ideas for career change out of it! I took the assessment and found it well thought out and on target. It's a gem of a book!

Every college grad needs this book!

I SO wish this book had come out years ago before I chose a career path! It's a thoughtfully written, unique & fun glimpse into some really cool jobs. The self-assessment quiz at the beginning makes it even more fun to read. No one tells you about opportunities like these in college. Image consultant? Life coach? Computational linguist? AWESOME. I actually think this book would be a great premise for an entire college course. Each featured career could have a guest lecturer. Maybe Ms. Levit should take this idea on the road! Anyhow, I bought 5 more copies of the book as college graduation gifts.