Rob Barnett is a headhunter, management executive, podcaster, author, and entrepreneur. He founded Rob Barnett Media in 2018, an inclusive platform for thousands of job-seeking professionals and industry leaders placing the right people in the best jobs. Rob has discovered, hired, and led hundreds of talented creators and executives in senior management roles at MTV, VH1, and Audible/Amazon. He was President of Programming at CBS Radio. A digital pioneer, he founded My Damn Channel, one of the first original online studios and networks. Representing diverse careers, companies, and opportunities, Rob's multi-platform content and no-nonsense approach inspires people to define and sell their best professional brand. Visit RobBarnettMedia.com.
This generous and useful book strips away the shame and fear from a job search and can help you get past the resume and see a better way forward. -Seth Godin, bestselling author of This is Marketing This timely book shines light into those darkest of hours when you're out of work. Rob's brutally honest, compassionate advice shows you how to un-fire yourself and secure your next job with a whole new mindset - and a sharper set of tools. -Leah Weiss, PhD, Stanford University Lecturer; author of How We Work; co-founder of Skylyte Next Job, Best Job is a book for our time. Rob's excellent advice enables us to banish the stress and anger we can feel when in-between jobs or just plain stuck. Instead, he shows us how to tap into purpose, passion, and power so we can take the first step on the path to more meaningful work. It's time to choose the next best career move-this book shows us how. -Annie McKee, PhD, Senior Fellow and Director, PennCLO Executive Doctoral Program, Graduate School of Education, University of Pennsylvania No nonsense insights and instant impact. Rob distills everything he's learned into actions you can take today to achieve your dream job. -Sean Atkins, Senior VP & Executive Dean, College of Business at Western Governors University I couldn't think of a better ally and partner to have in your corner as you're navigating what's next. -Bryan Thoensen, Head of Content Partnerships, TikTok If you are looking for your next rock star opportunity, Rob Barnett is your man. -Angela Bowers, VP Global Instructor Talent Development at Peloton Interactive More than a recruiter, he's a strategic career coach, and trusted advisor. Rob [Barnett] delivers big time. He is peerless. -Reggie Williams, SVP, Global Consumer Revenue Video, Conde Nast There is nobody as accomplished, caring, innovative, and reliable as Rob Barnett. His eye isn't where the puck is, but where it's going. -Michael Gewirtzman, Global Programming Director, Advertising Week