Where's Your Buffalo? - by Tom Johnston (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

A veteran recruiter helps create a business plan for your career.

Where's Your Buffalo? is a career management guide for any age and any career stage. It's a timely framework for finding, pursuing, and achieving employment that enables any reader to meet their professional and personal life goals. It's a practical path to help readers choose a career, get the job they want, earn what they are worth, and do what they love (or at least genuinely like).

Where's Your Buffalo? shares the methodology that author Tom Johnston has developed over 35 years as a search consultant at some of the world's most influential firms. This book will help readers identify their perfect career (their "Buffalo") and chart a course to reach it, including how to:

• Better understand your skills and talents
• Articulate what is important to you in a job and why
• Identify industries that will support what is important to you
• Determine your target destination (we can adjust course as conditions change)
• Research and understand the companies that can provide you with a path
• Build a targeted network to help you along the way
• Learn how to hunt for the job you want

Only 1% to 2% of people in the world will have the chance to be coached by an executive recruiter. Where's Your Buffalo? is your chance.

Review Quotes

"Tom Johnston's groundbreaking book, Where's Your Buffalo? is a must-read for any working person today. Easy to understand and practical, Tom empowers people to find what they've always wanted--happiness at work. Whether you are just starting your career or are 20 years in, Where's Your Buffalo? is a masterclass on finding happiness at work. I recommend this book for any person that works or is thinking about working, from CEO to headhunter to college graduate. I plan to have my children read this book--that is how good it is!"
--Shon Holyfield, CEO and founder, Amazing Workplace, Inc.

"If you're in need of a job, searching for a career, or wanting to earn a living in a more meaningful way, this book was written for you. The guidance in this book is real world tested--and it works. It's like having a career coach on your bookshelf that you can call on when you need them most.
--Brian Roddy, senior associate, ZRG Partners

"The last time I looked for a job, Ronald Reagan was president. That was my first thought when I started searching for my next opportunity. Fortunately, I met Tom early in the process. We met for breakfast and he helped shape my thinking through the application of his process, experience, and hands-on approach. We stayed connected throughout the journey, which ended with an amazing opportunity with a growing company. Tom's insight, common sense approach, and real world thinking were key to my successful transition. I highly recommend his approach and his new book."--Andy Traicoff, chief commercial officer, Novae

"The process and tools outlined in Where's Your Buffalo? provide a playbook for those seeking a new career opportunity. During a recent career transition, I successfully applied many of the principles outlined in the book through my work with Tom. His advice is truly a gamechanger for those seeking a more fulfilling work life."
--D. Scott Winchip, president, MAHLE Behr USA Inc.

"Reevaluating my career and creating an action plan to meet both my personal and professional goals has always felt like a daunting task... until I met Tom and read his book. By applying the frameworks and lessons from this book, I've been able to "find my Buffalo" and set sail towards it. I am extremely grateful for Where's Your Buffalo? as it's helped me find a fulfilling career path that enriches both my personal and professional life."
Heather Bonsky, manager, pricing & profitability, INSIGHT2PROFIT

"After recently graduating from college, I felt really lost and unsure about what to do next. I then met Tom Johnston and he shared his Buffalo methodology, and it really helped me figure things out. By focusing on my strengths, passions, and values, I received clarity on what I wanted to do with my life.

I found out what I want to do and what I like to do.

I truly believe every college student should learn about this method. It's a game-changer for finding your path after graduation. I also think it's essential for all career counselors to understand this process; it would be so helpful for everyone. It could make a big difference for students like me."
--Morgan Dishler, recent college graduate

About the Author

Tom Johnston is a leader in the executive recruiting industry and founder of MyHuntPath, SearchPath Global, and Synova Search. Tom Johnston's impact in the world of talent acquisition spans over 35 years, where he's been a key player in recruiting top-tier professionals across diverse industries and functions globally. His prowess extends beyond merely recruiting for search and recruitment companies; he's been instrumental in their ascent to global dominance, earning him the reputation as the elite headhunter of headhunters. Throughout Tom's career, he's guided thousands in crafting, managing, and executing career plans. From fresh college graduates to seasoned CEOs, Tom's guidance has reached every rung of the professional ladder, extending even to aiding 15,000 women in Afghanistan, returning citizens, and veterans.