David Allen Parker Jr.
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David Parker is an esteemed author, career development expert, and executive director of career development and alumni relations at the Bren School of Environmental Science & Management—University of California, Santa Barbara. With over 30 years of experience in human resources and career development, David has earned recognition for his groundbreaking work in job search strategies.
His acclaimed book, Slam Dunk Job Search, has soared to success, achieving the prestigious Amazon Best Sellers list in five categories, including a remarkable #1 in Job Hunting and Job Interviewing. The book has also secured the coveted #1 New Release tag for both its print and eBook versions during its initial release. David's expertise stems from his diverse background, including roles as a career director, employment supervisor, corporate trainer, career coach, college recruiter, and organizational development consultant. He draws from his extensive experience, including recruitment at a Fortune 50 company, to provide invaluable insights and tactics for job seekers across various industries and job markets. David holds a BA in Economics from the University of California at Santa Barbara, an MBA from California State University, Long Beach, and an MS in Counseling and Guidance from California Lutheran University.
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Slam Dunk Job Search: 6 Steps to Landing Your Ideal Job in Any Market
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Non-Fiction, Career
What if you could navigate your job search with clarity, confidence, and even joy? In Slam Dunk Job Search, David Parker simplifies the intimidating job search into an empowering and innovative step-by-step process that shows you how to wow employers and land your ideal job. Job seekers have used Parker's approach to secure positions in more than 65 different industries, on seven continents, and in hundreds of fields and companies. Unlike most job search books that focus on the fundamentals, Slam Dunk Job Search goes beyond the basics, providing job seekers with steps and tactics for standing out and sealing the deal. Most people can land a job in a strong market, but the author's goal in this comprehensive guide is to help readers land an "ideal" job in any market and against any competition. Whether you are an unemployed job seeker, a student getting ready to graduate, a professional interested in making a career change, or a seasoned employee focused on landing a higher-level job, Slam Dunk Job Search will help you get from where you are to where you want to be. 
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