High-Tech Careers for Low-Tech People

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Summary: Great help for people who might be intimidated by High Tech!
Review: I read "High Tech Jobs for Low Tech People" near the start of my job search. I want to change industries, and there is a lot of growth in High Tech near me. I was somewhat frustrated by the use of on-line job searches, where you send in a resume electronically and get an electronic response. Job fairs seemed even worse, because although I had been a vice president of operations in a healthcare company, the recruiters felt I had no skills they could use. Mr. Schaffer's book convinced me that I was getting a typical response to these approaches, and reinvigorated my search. By the time I completed his book, I had two informational interviews with target companies, and a plan to try temping to get in the door. I have a much better idea of what I can expect, and how to hopefully convince people to give me a try. The resume examples were helpful, reinforcing how to highlight skills rather than inappropriate job history. I think any low tech person would benefit from this book, as well as new college graduates.

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Summary: I am living proof that this book really works!
Review: I read the book, "High-Tech Careers For Low-Tech People," and I was also fortunate enough to meet Mr. William Schaffer at a seminar he did at the Career Action Center in Cupertino, California. I was really in a bind because I was a victim of the BofA/NationsBank merger and I was on the street looking for a job. It's really amazing. I've been a resident in Silicon Valley for over 25 years and I never thought of looking for employment with the high-tech companies because I didn't have a technical background. Mr. Schaffer's book changed all of that. It showed me how I could take my 13 years of banking industry experience and convert it into the high-tech field. This book is an excellent roadmap because it takes the mystery out of high-tech and indentifies the low-tech career paths that are available. THANK YOU Mr. Schaffer for changing my life and opening my eyes to the remarkable careers available in high-tech for low-tech people like myself. In less than three weeks after reading your book and attending your seminar, I had two high-tech companies fighting over me. Now I don't have to fear unemployment ever again because you have given me the tools to ensure my future.

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Summary: Solid way for liberal arts types to break into tech corps
Review: The author's key premise is sound--high tech companies have lots of positions that low tech liberal arts types can fill. The key is how to break in and how to learn the jargon. This book is nuts and bolts, not an elegant read, but quite useful as a "how to" guide. This is for the person who doesn't mind "working up" into a position from the bottom. It's a good guide. Too many folks feel "stuck" in low paying "non-tech" jobs. This need not happen. This book has some good guideposts out.

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Summary: The book is encouraging ,humorous and easy reading.
Review: The book, "High-Tech Careers for Low-Tech People" is useful to anybody who is intimidated by the impenetrable stonewall of High-Tech industry. I would definitely suggest them to read this book. It takes you step by step on how to approach for a job as a non-tech person focussing on the areas of your expertise in a high-tech field. The book helps in every aspect from how and whom to submit your resume to a list of frequently used computer jargons. It really boosts your self-esteem.