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Something About Me and My Book:: I did not grow up with the idea of becoming an author. In 2003 I was the CEO of a training company that I (and two partners) founded 18 months earlier. By running it I mean running it into the ground at a fast pace. I had no formal experience with what needed to happen, partners who had split early on, lots of debt, and a huge passion to deliver these exceptional, life altering trainings.

One night after a set of circumstances pissed me off, I got angry with God. I was yelling and cursing saying things like "This was supposed to be my lifes purpose, why are you making it so hard" and "I am making such a profound difference for people, why aren't you helping out here" and that my favorite author "Neale Donald wrote a book, makes tons of money and a huge difference with people, why are you making this so hard for me." Then I went to bed, mind you there was a lot more colorful language in my dialog.

The next morning I woke just having drempt of the title for my book "You're Hired! Interview skills to get the job". In two days I wrote the entire framework of the book and 16 months later I had published it. I am clear that this book was not my idea. Writing a book was never on any list I made. Go figure.

From there I started a podcast about jobs and careers and have been speaking at Colleges and Universities to kids on how to interview. I love it. I truly love this work and everything surrounding it.

My expertise in jobs and careers comes from my 12 years as a recruiter and having interviewed thousands of people, hiring hundreds for all sizes of companies, from New York to Santa Clara.

I have had many jobs as well. I worked for the President of the US, a Senator, on an ambulance, as a waiter, art salesman, rock band rodie, and many more careers that I think give me insight into work and what its about.

Website:: http://www.YoureHiredBook.com

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Tracking Books on Amazon.com

I subscribed to Amazon Advantage a month or two after my book came out and I have found it to be the best way to get readers to purchase copies. Buyers are able to find my book using the tools that Amazon provides. I know that folks are buying my book who did not hear about it from me.

Checking sales with http://charteo.us/ is a good tool as well as I am able to see where my ranking is without having to go to my Amazon page. Looking at the page is…

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Posted on April 26, 2007 at 1:49pm

How to get a raise

Here is an article I am writing for several business journals. Please feel free to tell me what you think, how I can improve it, what ever you wish. Lorne

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Posted on April 12, 2007 at 5:57am

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At 3:48pm on August 27, 2007, Author-Poet Aberjhani said…: Enjoyed the tips in your video. Thanks for sharing them.

Author-Poet Aberjhani

At 2:33pm on August 27, 2007, Adrienne Zurub said…: Hey Lorne!

How's it going?
I read your success story and tips.
Thanks for sharing info I can really use!

Adrienne Zurub
author
'Notes From the MotherShip ~ The Naked Invisibles'
due out November 2007
http://adriennezurub.typepad.com

At 9:33pm on July 25, 2007, david b mclaughlin said…: Please help me name my book (if you have not already)!

Vote here:
http://fortyblog.blogspot.com

Thanks in advance,
David B. McLaughlin
http://www.davidbmclaughlin.com

At 6:24pm on July 25, 2007, Sandra Shelton said…: Thanks for the type note! It never ends... Love your bio and yes, it appears we are singing from the same page. Hallelujah!

At 2:54pm on July 25, 2007, PulpStar said…: Hiya, Lorne. Thanks for the invite. Here's pulp in your eye!

At 9:57pm on July 24, 2007, Kathryne Kennedy said…: My pleasure, Lorne.:}

At 5:21pm on July 11, 2007, PulpStar said…: Thanks for the invite, Epstein. Here's pulp in your eye!

At 1:40am on July 7, 2007, N.W. Smith said…: Thanks Lorne for the invitation.

At 8:49pm on July 6, 2007, Ken Jensen said…: Hey Lorne!
Thanks for the invite. I see you've bounced around looking for a home jobwise in the past as well. I had just over thirty jobs by the time I was 35. Had you witnessed my song and dance routine I put forth at each interview, WE may have been partners! lol I always got the job. I usually did so by lying through my teeth. Minor detail. I always learned the job later and did well.
I do my own thing now, as do you, and thank God! That whole employee thing just never took root with me.
Take care,
Ken
www.ittakesgutstobeme.com

At 11:28am on June 26, 2007, Sylvia Dickey Smith said…: Oh boy, Lorne, can I identify with your conversation with God, or whatever her name is!! :-)