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Fresh, helpful, excellent, best that I have seen *****
I work in career coaching and training for the post graduate and executive markets and this is the best set of tools that I have seen in 10 years. The author is mindful of all of the key issues facing job hunters today and displays his scope of knowledge and ideas in every chapter.

I particularly like the approach he suggests which is determining a 5-10 year strategy (big picture) and then laying your next move over that (little picture) so that you are never losing sight of your long term objectives. This kind of business thinking applied to career planning makes perfect sense and the author makes it so easy to do - his planning materials are simply the best out there.

To make things even easier for the reader, the author (who is an Irishman) writes in a friendly and conversational style, continually making his points with examples, case studies, analogies and humour. A great book and one that I will be recommending to all of my clients from now on.
Reviewer: Janice Leong

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***** The Dr Phil of careers books
Reviewer: Sarah Green "Green-eyed Gal" (Bel Air, CA USA)
This guy is great! (I was sooo sorry to see that he is married and lives on the other side of the world) He should be on TV! This is in your face, no time wasting stuff. The book is clean and simple, covers everything I was concerned with, in a lovely writing style with plenty of cross-referencing. He also uses great quotes and references throughout - I'm definitely going to lift some of them for my next presentation.

The writer has obviously been in the trenches (so much of what he says sounds familiar to my experiences) and his approach is based on giving you an understanding of what/how the other guy is thinking. From that, you develop a job-hunting strategy, rather than a tactical, reactive approach. It just makes sense and I know it is going to work. My confidence was boosted just by reading the opening chapters. Reading this book is like having a conversation with the writer - I'd love to meet him!

I have been thinking of moving company, and I picked Oasis up in an airport bookstore - what a stroke of luck. Every page held another gem (or nugget) of information. I have completely put my plans on hold, cos I have a LOT of work to do before I make my next move. I have been downsized twice since the NASDAQ crash in 2000 and this book will help make sure that that never happens again - or if it does that I'll be ready for it. I've read Bolles and Lucht and Jackson and many others, but Wheres My Oasis puts them all in the shade. Buy it - you will not regret it.

psychology.plebius.org

***** Best of its kind
This is simply the best job hunting book I have ever read. It is practical, comprehensive and written by someone with obvious expertise in his subject. This goes far beyond simply providing the reader with the answers to all those horrible interview questions. The author gives you real insight, both into the mindset of the interviewer and, with his excellent self-analysis tools, into yourself. Highly recommended for anyone considering a career move or a career change.

amazon.co.uk
***** Excellent! - a breath of fresh air
Reviewer: Joseph Browne from London UK
I found this book after browsing the author's very informative website and I am delighted to say that the book exceeded all of my expectations. It is clear, positive, focused and every element is based on the realities of competing in today's job market. As someone who hasn't attended an interview in a long time, I can only say that I am almost looking forward to the one I will be sitting in a few weeks time.

I recruit management and staff for my department on a regular basis and this book has also given me useful insights to use from that side of the table - I particularly liked what the author refers to as "The Nightmare Interview" - I will definitely be lifting some elements from that in my future interviews and god help the poor applicants on the other side of the table!

I have read a number of books on this subject recently in preparing for my job move, but this excellent book really stands out from the others - I only had need for the interview material, but I very much enjoyed the other elements. The material is deeply thought out and very well presented, with a nice balance of 'stop and think' moments and teaching material. I was surprised at how much I learnt from my first reading and I have been drastically revising my strategy for my forthcoming interview as a result of the simple common sense approach that Mr Manahan suggests. I couldn't recommend it more, put this one on your shopping list.

Dubray Books
This really is the essential handbook for anyone wanting that perfect job. It's your first port of call when you have decided that it's time to move on and, more importantly move up. everything is covered: CVs, covering letters, interview techniques, career-planning, applications and much more.

This is a common-sense, considered approach to finding a career (or job) that suits you and your talents rather than just job hunting. You need to know what your future employer is looking for, what his/her needs are and then you will know how to be that perfect person who will be chose head and shoulders above the rest.

Networking, research, speculative letters, body language, interview panels, when to talk money - it's all here for you in plain English. Get reading ...

amazon.co.uk
***** I GOT THE JOB!
Reviewer: Joseph Browne from London
An update from my last review - I got the job! I have written to Mr Manahan to thank him personally for his ideas and his inspiring writing, but I just had to say it here too.

The two interviews I had to undergo didn't ruffle my feathers at all having read and practised the ideas in Oasis. I dread to think what would have happened if I had been asked some of the more thorny questions a few weeks ago, but the profiling, mapping and rehearsal strategy that Mr Manahan outlines made all the difference. I hate interviews and always used to dread them. Now, I won't have to sit one for a long time and if I do, I am not worried. The feeling of confidence that I had going into the interview just grew and grew as I could see the answers I had developed reassuring the interviewers and positioning me for the role. I can't recommend this book enough. I hope it transforms your life as much as it did mine.

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So you'd like to... get on top with your career
A guide by green-eyed-gal, Consultant and Attorney
Rating: ***** read 826 times
Bibles, Manuals and Handbooks
These are my bibles for managing my career and staying ahead in the job hunt.
1. First, Rowan Manahan's amazing Where's My Oasis?: The essential handbook for everyone wanting the perfect job. This book has literally saved my life and my ass. I have been drifting through job interviews in the recent past and not realizing why I was not getting the final call-back. Oasis is now my blueprint for career management.

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Job Hunting for Management and Executives: A list by Joseph Browne, Financial Controller (7 item list)
1. Where's My Oasis?: The Essential Handbook for Everyone Wanting that Perfect Job
by Rowan Manahan
Avg. Customer Review: *****
Joseph Browne's comments:
Top dog! Best in class. Everything you need between 2 covers.

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Exclusive Books.Com Review
According to Rowan Manahan, job-hunting is for dummies. The really smart people "career-hunt." Due to the fact that job security is a thing of the past, it is vital to pursue a career that you are good at, and that you enjoy. Manahan's recommended approach to going about this includes getting shortlisted, chance favouring the prepared mind, and remembering at the end of the day that it is just a job.

Where's My Oasis? goes about the career management game in a holistic way, taking a look at career-planning, finding your strengths, the route of entry into the market, CVs, covering letters, applications, interviews, and negotiating the best package. This book is of great value to everyone looking for a new job. Manahan's approach is targeted and professional, and requires a considerable investment of time, effort, and energy, but in the end, it promises to be worth the additional input.

amazon.co.uk
***** Superb! Brim-full of great ideas
Reviewer: Kate Stevens (Edinburgh, Scotland)
I have read a number of the bestsellers in this category, but this is a real treasure trove: warm, empathetic writing; no jawbreaking jargon; clever, clever ideas. At one point the author apologises for not turning the secrets of job hunting into "rocket science", but that is what makes this book so valuable. He keeps it simple, condensing it down to the essentials, but leaves no stone unturned. The whole book is all based on the here-and-now realities, and tinged with humour and situations that I immediately recognized. The other useful aspect of this book is that it covers the whole hunt.

I revisited my career choice using the tools he provides, just to confirm that I am on the right path. His career planning stuff is elegant and really helps you maintain your focus. He covers in-depth research and networking and even includes some constructive ideas for public speaking and coping with stress on and off the hunt. His CV and self-analysis material is the best I have seen and his techniques for preparing for interview are just inspiring!
This book has it all, if you google the title, you will find some extracts on the web. Enjoy.

amazon.co.uk
***** Found my Oasis
Reviewer: Alan Reid (Surrey, UK)
Excellent book. Manahan's no-nonsense style cuts staight to the issues of interviewing and career management. I only wish that the candidates I interview on a regular basis were as prepared as Mr Manahan suggests. It would stop a lot of time wasters and help me hire the right person for the right job quickly. I suggest you don't apply for a job without reading this tome! Remember "duh!" "I'm not sure" and "I dunno" don't qualify as real answers.

Blackwells.co.uk
ALL OF THE ANSWERS
Reviewer: Jennifer Farrell

A really good book on this subject is hard to find, but Oasis had everything I needed. Manahan covers all of the high points of the job hunt and provides a wealth of detail and examples to help you on your way.
High points: big ideas, very well written, thought-provoking, comprehensive, can be dipped into.
Low points: doesn't address testing or profiling, big book.
Overall score: 9/10

Marketing Magazine
JOB SORTED
Reviewer: Colm Carey
Where's My Oasis is clearly designed to lead the reader on a step-by-step safari to a satisfying career. Given that so many people trip, stumble and fall into inappropriate jobs, a chapter a day should inspire the disenchanted to act... If someone I know was looking for a job, would I gift them this book? Yes, I would. But having confirmed that, it would be only right to counsel them to pick and choose from it based on their individual needs rather than plough through it page by page. It might also be worth suggesting that interested parties keep it handy even when they have reached their 'oasis'. No matter how comfortable we feel right now, we should be looking to set out on the next journey.

booktopia.com
Rating: 9.5 out of 10 Best I've Ever Read
This book is a rare pearl. It is comprehensive, a pleasure to read, conversational in tone and enormously valuable. The author has taken the job hunting process apart and broken it down into bite-sized chunks that make the prospect of looking for a new job much less daunting. The quality of the ideas and the way in which the author brings you through the process marks this book out from its peers.

The other nice thing about Wheres My Oasis is that it isn't yet another feel-good book by yet another feel-good American writer. The author is avowedly European in his writing style and in his outlook. No pat answers, no slick 'sound-good' ideas, no new-age bull. Smart, practical, applicable, invaluable. I wish I had had a book like this ten years ago, it would have made my last few moves much less difficult. I give this one 9.5 out of 10. The only thing missing is a discussion on aptitude testing and IQ testing.

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Customer Rating: ***** Building Blocks to Success
By Johann Boetsch, Pietersburg, South Africa
Where's my Oasis is a down-to-earth guide to the recruitment market and all of the intricacies of finding a good job in the 21st century. The book is peppered with examples and case studies; every pitfall and problem in the market is identified and the reader is never left hanging - the author always has a solution or a 'first step' to take. I like his quotes and anecdotes too, they were all relevant rather than "padding" to fill out the book as I so often see.

The writing in the book is straight, upbeat and very readable, even a little in-your-face at times. This writer is talking from the heart and from his clients' experiences. The book is a surprising mix of cheerful, positive, forward-looking material combined with some rather grim and downbeat assessments of the job market and its likely future. The author makes no apologies for his stance and his worldview and while I didn't want to agree with everything he said, I found that I couldn't fault his reasoning either. There are excellent building blocks laid out for the reader and the step-by-step approach that the author advises is bound to bring success, no matter how tough the market gets.

Having read Where's My Oasis, I finally understand where I have being going wrong in my job searches and I now have the knowledge and the kit to go out there and compete to win. If there is a job out there that I am qualified for, this book will help me get it.