"I can't say whether Sean Aiken was a good aquarium host or
tattoo artist, but I do think he's very good at one job:
Writing."
-A.J. Jacobs, New York Times bestselling author of The
Year of Living Biblically
"A fresh approach to the long held idea of 'trying on' jobs
before you 'buy' them."
-Richard N. Bolles, New York Times bestselling author of
What Color is Your Parachute?
"The One-Week Job Project is a terrific read for young
people wondering what to do with their lives, and for anyone
looking to change his or her life for the better. Sean Aiken's
audacious, inspiring book packs a good dose of humor and reminds us
that the only thing standing between you and your dreams is
yourself!"
-Keith Ferrazzi, #1 New York Times bestselling author of
Never Eat Alone and Who?s Got Your Back
"The One-Week Job Project is a remarkably original idea
that will inspire a new generation of young people to stay true to
themselves, shed the noise around them, and set out to define their
own roads in life. This book will help you to take a critical look
at your own future, and all the possibilities that lie
waiting."
-Mike Marriner, co-founder, Roadtrip Nation and author of
Roadtrip Nation: A Guide to Discovering Your Path in
Life
"At a time when the traditional path to success is fading from
view, Sean Aiken has emerged as a role model for making the best of
the inherently unstable life of today's workforce. Most people will
likely work a number of different jobs in a variety of different
fields over the course of their lifetimes, and most people will
feel uneasy during transition. Aiken's book shows 52 transitions,
and they add up to a vital message that job hopping is productive
and can help you find a better career, and build a better
life."
-Penelope Trunk, nationally syndicated career columnist and author
of Brazen Careerist: The New Rules for Success
"Who says job hopping is a bad thing? Sean Aiken worked 52 jobs
in one very busy year and documented the life-changing experience
in his wonderful new book, The One-Week Job Project. Sean
takes you on a rollicking journey across the U.S. and Canada to
gigs as an astronomer, brewmaster, cowboy, and deejay (among many
others). He shares hilarious stories and valuable advice from
mentors in pubs and tattoo parlors, on dairy farms and movie sets,
and in kitchens and cubicles. I loved the opportunity to tag along
on Sean's year of career enlightenment without having to sleep on
55 couches and trek more than 46,000 miles. I think you will too.
The One-Week Job Project is a great read and a terrific
resource for anyone looking for inspiration on the job."
-Pamela Skillings, career coach and author of Escape from
Corporate America: A Practical Guide to Creating the Career of Your
Dreams
"It started as a simple idea: work a different job every week
for a year. But as Sean put his plan into action, it quickly became
a life-changing, cross-continental, action-packed adventure. After
reading The One-Week Job Project, you'll know how to bring
the most extraordinary things out of life, and how to score some
choice jobs along the way!"
-Kyle MacDonald, author of One Red Paperclip
"With 52 jobs, 52 experiences and 52 lessons learned, Sean Aiken
has done all the dirty work for young individuals who are looking
to embark on their own career journey. The One-Week Job
Project is eye-opening, entertaining and will help answer the
question on any young individual's mind: what do I do when I
graduate? Sean has done it all in less time than it takes to
graduate from college and has pulled all of his knowledge into one
book that can and will change your life for the better."
-Dan Schawbel, author of Me 2.0: Build a Powerful Brand to
Achieve Career Success