Korn Ferry Launches New Book: I Need a Job!

No. 1 New Release in ‘Job Hunting,’ ‘Interviewing,’ and ‘Resumes’ Delivers Timely Advice to Be Noticed, Land the Interview and Get Hired

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Korn Ferry (NYSE: KFY) today launched a new book, I Need a Job!—an Amazon No.1 new release in “job hunting,” “interviewing,” and “resumes.” The book helps candidates at all levels—from recent graduates to seasoned professionals—find and land the jobs they want in today’s highly competitive landscape.

“Candidates today are facing a difficult reality,” said Gary D. Burnison, CEO of Korn Ferry and author of the new book. “Opportunities are attracting hundreds, even thousands of applicants. This new world requires an action plan for navigating the confusion and elevating your way into the interview and onto the job.”

The book is an invaluable career tool, no matter where someone is in their career, helping them find opportunities and exceed their potential. Getting a job today takes so much more than just updating a resume and sending it out everywhere. Instead, it’s all about online assessing, video responding, AI amplifying, and navigating ATS with agility.

“It’s the paradox of the current job market. The roles people want the most are often those being eliminated or left vacant because of automation. And the roles that companies desperately need to fill are the least sought after,” explained Burnison. “That frustration is prompting job seekers to apply for any job they see. The result is a vicious cycle—more and more people applying for jobs that are less and less likely to be filled.”

To answer these challenges, I Need a Job! taps the expertise of Korn Ferry, a firm that places a professional in a position approximately every 3 minutes of the workday. The book addresses everything job seekers need to know—including answers to the questions being asked more frequently these days: How can I get noticed? What does it really take to land the job I want? Where can I find my next job?

With impactful insights from Korn Ferry’s experts, and drawing from the firm’s proprietary IP and assessment data on more than 115 million professionals, I Need a Job! captures the essentials of what will help job candidates stand out and break away from the rest:

• Your A.C.T. ― Be authentic. Make a connection. Give others a taste of who you are.
• Know Yourself ― Before you focus outward, it's important to first look inward―so you can move onward.
• Assess for Success ― Assessments permeate the hiring environment and at every stage of the process.
• Put Your I in AI ― Employers are using AI, and so can you.
• Network in the New World of Work ― Your skills qualify you, but networking gets you in the door.
• Interviewing: From Prep Time to Go Time ― Know the story you tell and who you will tell it to.

With advice distilled into action plans, I Need a Job! empowers people to find opportunities in today’s ever-evolving job market. It is the 11^th book from Burnison, who is a New York Times bestselling author.

About Korn Ferry

Korn Ferry is a global consulting firm that powers performance. We unlock the potential in your people and unleash transformation across your business—synchronizing strategy, operations, and talent to accelerate performance, fuel growth, and inspire a legacy of change. That’s why the world’s most forward-thinking companies across every major industry turn to us—for a shared commitment to lasting impact and the bold ambition to Be More Than.

As the Official Talent & Organizational Consulting Partner of LA28, Korn Ferry is powering the nearly 5,000 people who power the Olympic Games—bringing in the right talent, building strong leaders, and shaping the structure and culture that will deliver an unforgettable experience for the world.