Promotion Updates, Radio Shows, And TV Interviews

• Take Charge of Your Federal Career - 2nd ed. ISBN: 978-0-943641-28-7 (June 2010)
• Post Office Jobs - 5th ed. ISBN: 978-0-943641-27-0 (June 2009)
• The Book of U.S. Government Jobs - ISBN: 978-0-943641-26-3 (June 2009)
• Health Care Job Explosion! - ISBN: 0-978641-25-X (October 2006)

 

• The new 5th edition of Post Office Jobs, ISBN: 978-0-943641-27-0 is now available at bookstores. The official publication date is June 2009. This title is being reviewed by Library Journal in their May 15, 2009 issue.
• Author Dennis Damp was a quest at the WRNN radio studio in Myrtle Beach SC on March 18th and he signed books at the Barnes & Noble store in Myrtle Beach on Friday March 20, 2009. 
•  Author Dennis V. Damp was quoted in the Wall Street Journal on December 21, 2008 and was on the Brian Leher show in New York City on FM 93.9. He was a guest on three CNN "Your Money" specials in November and December and ABC's Bob Brinker's "Money Talk" syndicated on 220 shows nationwide on December 21st.
• Brian Leher radio talk show in New York City, FM 93.9, on 12/23/08 from 10:30 to 11:00 am. Author Dennis V. Damp discussed healthcare and federal government jobs and his books.
• Bob Brinker's "Money Talk" show. ABC syndicated radio talk show on 12/21/2008 aired on 220 radio stations in all major markets and on XM radio.
• The Wall Street Journal featured Dennis Damp and his book, Health Care Job Explosion! on 12/23/08 in their 12/23/08 issue, article title, "Avoiding the Ax: Where the Jobs Are, by Sarah Needleman http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122999321221628707.html
• Article published on the Vetsnotes web site 12/16/08 discussing author Dennis Damp's CNN appearance with the transcript of the show. http://www.vetsnote.com/index.php/2008/12/16/the-job-market-sucks-but-the-government-is-still-hiring/
  the Third Age web site featured author Dennis Damp and The Book of U.S. Government Jobs in this article. https://www.thirdage.com/career-transitions/government-jobs-offer-good-pay-benefits
• CNN Transcripts for the three shows Dennis Damp did on the following dates. His books and web sites were mentioned many times:  
  
  
  • November 16, 2008 http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0811/16/cnnitm.01.html November 30, 2008
  • http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0811/30/cnnitm.01.html December 13, 2008
  • http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0812/13/cnnitm.01.html 11/15/2008.
    
    
• LIBRARY JOURNAL reviewed and recommended The Book of U.S. Government Jobs - 10th edition in their 11/15/2008 issue on page 95.
  Damp, Dennis V. The Book of U.S. Government Jobs. 10th ed. Bookhaven. 2008. 338p. ISBN 978-0-943641-26-3. $22.95. REF
  
  "An invaluable how-to guide for landing a federal position, this book is updated every two years in order to incorporate the newest procedural details. Former federal-employee hiring specialist Damp (Post Office Jobs) breaks the recruitment process into 12 essential chapters, offering an elemental introduction, application and interview advice, civil service exam samples, and, finally, “Employment Secrets.” To speed comprehension, information is often bulleted, and Damp frequently reproduces and explains entire sample resumes and job postings. With its logical arrangement and thorough explanations, this book will prove a vital resource for any federal job seeker. LIBRARY JOURNAL 11/15/2008


• Radio Shows - All Careers and Book
  

	Station	Host	City	State	Show Date	Time EST	Source
1	WMKT	Greg Marshal	Petoskey	MI	1/2/08	7:15 am	RTIR
2	WJBC	Ron Ross	Bloomington	IL	1/14/08	11:10 – 25	RTIR
3	WREL	Jim Bresnahan	Lexington	VA	1/31/08	11:40 am	RTIR
4	WHAN	Mark Majors	Ashland / Richland	VA	2/13/08	4:30 pm	RTIR
5	KAHI	Mary Jane Poppoff	Sacramento	CA	2/15/08	2:00 pm	Joe
6	WAAX	M.N. Cotran Jr.	Gadsden/Birmingham	AL	2/20/08	7:00 am	Joe
7	WRTA	Doug Herndeen	Altoona	PA	3/3/08	11 am	Joe
8	WTVN	Bob Conners	Columbus	OH	3/6/08	7:42 am	CC Joe
9	WYSR	Joe Galuski	Syracuse	NY	3/10/08	9:10 am	Joe
10	KGLO	Tim Fleming	Mason City	IA	4/1/08	11:10 am	Email
11	WMBS	Jack Evans	Uniontown	PA	4/8/08	5:10 pm	Joe
12	WGBB	Dave Lefkowitz	Long Island	NY	4/13/08	6:00 pm	RTIR
13	WATR	Ed Flynn	Waterbury	CT	6/10/08	10:20 am	RTIR
14	KILT	TJ Callahan	Houston	TX	5/19/08	10:10 EST	Email
15	KWYR	Marsha aye	Winner	SD	5/19/49	5:30 pm	HG
16	KDHL	Gordy	Fairbault	MN	5/28/08	10:30 am	RTIR
17	KAHI	Mary Jane Poppoff	Sacramento	CA	6/2/08	2:00 pm	HG
18	KBUR	Steve Hexon	Burlington,	IA	5/21/08	10:00 am	HG
19	WZNZ	Ed Banker	Jacksonville	FL	5/19/08	10:20 am	RTIR
20	KGNO	Keith Tallent	Dodge City	KS	5/20/08	9:10 am	HG
21	WOON	Don Burnelle	Woonsocket	RI	6/6/08	1:00 pm	HG
22	WACK	Rus Jeffery	Newark	NY	6/13/08	8:35 am	HG
23	ABC	Kate Delaney	Dallas	TX	5/28/08	12:15 am	HG
24	WFAN	Bob Fulter	New York	NY	6/1/08	6-7 am	Email
25	KORN	Clint Greenway	Mitchell	SD	6/9/08	10:40 am	HotGuest
26	WJMS	Sam Erspamer	Ironwood	MI	6/11/08	11:10 am	HG
27	WKAT	Kandee G	Plantation	FL	8/4/08	11:00 am	HG
28*	KORN	Jena O’Connor	Mitchell	SD	10/22/08	10:40 am	HG
29	WACK	Rus Jeffery	Newark	NY	11/4/08	8:35 am	HG
30	KOA	Rick Barber	Denver	CO	11/24/08	6:00 am	HG
31	ABC	Bob Brinker	New York - syndicated	NY	12/21//08	6:15 pm	CNN
32	WDRC	Dan Lovallo	Bloomfield	CT	12/19/08	5:00 pm	HG
33	KBUR	Steve Hexom	Burlington	IA	12/23/08	10:00 am	HG
34	WFHG	Barbara McFaddin	Bristol	VA	1/03/09	10:00 am	HG
35	WNYC	Brian Leher	New York	NY	12/23/08	10:30 am	WSJ
36	KAHI	Mary Jane Popp	Sacramento - syndicated	CA	2/03/09	10:00 am	HG
37		Michael Dresser	Syndicated Lifestyle Talk	WI	2/9/09	3:30 pm	HG
38	WYAM	Suzie Wiley	Syndicated Light Side	AL	2/10/09	1:40 pm	HG
39	WICC	David Smith	Easton	CT	2/20/09	2:00 pm	HG
40	WRNN	Dave Priest Show	Myrtle Beach	CA	3/18/09	9:30 am	Author
41	WYAM	Suzie Wiley	Decatur	AL	2/24/09	1:40 pm	HG
42	KORN	Jena O’Connor	Mitchell	SD	2/25/09	9:40 am	HG
43	WTCM	Ron / Norm	Travers City	MI	4/6/09	10:00 am	CC
44	WZRX	Zak Moore	Lima	OH	4/9/09	10:00 am	CC
45	WFAN	Bob Slater	New York	NY	4/19/09	6:00 am	RTIR
46	KFUO	Paul Clayton	St. Louise	MO	4/22/09	10:15 am	CC
47	WFAN	Bob Fulter	New York	NY	4/18/10	6:00 am	Direct
48	1530	Conor Cuneen	Chicago	IL	9/2/10	5:35 pm	KSB

• The expanded 10th edition of The Book of U.S. Government Jobs features how to find a high paying, recession proof career with the federal government. The author recently retired from government service and he included his personal perspective throughout this new edition. Damp was a high level manager for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and for the last 20 years he was responsible for recruitment and hiring for the FAA. He knows what it takes to go from job hunter to hired employee, and everything in between to improve the readers chances of landing a high-paying government job.
   
  This book was selected for "Best Career Title" by the Benjamin Franklin Awards committee and in March 2008 Foreword Magazine selected this the new 10th edition of The Book of U.S. Government Jobs as a finalist for "Best Career Title" and "Best Reference Title."

• The following ProfNet "Tip of The Month News Wire" was sent out in early February by our Publicist. The Topic is how to RECESSION PROOF Your Career with a federal government job.  An Expert Alert....

  EXPERT ALERT 

  RECESSION PROOF YOUR CAREER: The "R" word is being thrown around a lot these days and astute workers are looking for ways to add stability to their careers. Dennis V. Damp, retired federal manager and author of "The Book of U.S. Government Jobs:"
   
  The federal sector doesn't suffer layoffs like the private sector during hard times. Uncle Sam institutes a "Reduction In Force" (RIF) when agencies reorganize or downsize. Most agencies offer jobs in other locations or they simply downsize through attrition and allow eligible feds to take early retirements. A far more civilized approach.
  
  In addition to the security you have with federal employment the benefits far exceed what you can expect in most private sector jobs. Many aren't aware that the average annual federal workers compensation, pay plus benefits, is $106,871 compared to just $53,288 for the private sector according to the United States Bureau of Economic Analysis. Another major benefit is that workers can carry their health insurance into retirement after working only five short years. Many workers in their 50s look for federal employment for just this reason alone. Add up to 5 weeks paid vacation and 10 paid holidays while working and a lucrative fixed retirement annuity to the mix which is almost unheard of in private industry these days. All good reason to explore this lucrative job market.
  
  Damp, who spent 35 years in federal service, is available to talk about the many opportunities available and how applicants can recession proof their career and improve their chances of employment.

• Two excellent reviews were posted on Amazon.com:

GOT THE INTERVIEW IN 30 DAYS!!!, January 7, 2008
By M. Grant

I purchased and received this book two days before Xmas 2007. I was referred for a vacancy announcement on January 4, 2008. The purchase of this book is a nobrainer. Mr. Damp gives all the details needed to analyze the announcement and revamp your resume for the positions. Every penny spent here is worth the precious receipt of a certificate for a particular vacancy. The last thing I want to add is that I just started applying in November 2007. This book got me to the top of the list. Thanks Mr. Damp.

60 Days to a Recession Proof Federal Job; IT WORKS
By Mark Shiraitore, eBook Reviews)

An INDISPENSIBLE guide to finding and getting a federal job. I used the information in the NEW 10th edition and was granted 5 interviews, 3 job offers and accepted a GS-12 position; then negotiated a significant PAY increase; just 2 month into my search. After arriving at my new position, I used the Federal Job career information section to obtain additional vacation time for my prior military service and to make the right decisions on my benefits. Dennis Damp hit a GRAND SLAM with this book; it is simply the BEST Federal Jobs Guide on the market today. If you are looking for a comprehensive federal jobs guide that really puts you ahead of the competition, this is the book to buy. Thank you, Mr. Damp.

• Dennis Damp was interviewed by Bob Moose, Business Writer for the Dallas Morning News on 1/4/08 for a feature article in the Sunday edition on January 13th. The topic is recession proofing your career through federal government employment. The new 10th edition will be featured.

• EBSCO Publishing has adding all three of our recent titles including the new 10th edition to their online, CD-ROM, and optical media for distribution to major institutions, colleges and universities. EBSCO has licensed the non-exclusive right to reproduce, distribute, and display, the content for purposes of incorporating the content into their electronic databases for registered users. PMA advised Bookhaven that this will provide excellent exposure for all of our titles.

• Bookhaven sent out 7,200 full color flyers to Public, College, Junior College, and Universities on October 31st and November 30th through PMA. 

• Bookhaven signed up for the American Library Association's (ALA) Online Buyers Guide that is available to all 68,000 members. The new 10th edition of The Book of U.S. Government Jobs will be posted along with a listing and LOGO for Bookhaven Press LLC in 8 sections for one full year including: Reference, Business, Nonfiction, General, education, Self-help, Resources, and Directories sections.

• Monster.com - The author's first excerpt from the new 10th edition was posted on their "Government Career Center" October 1, 2008.

• Advance Access Program participation. On Monday, October 1, 2008 the ABA sent an email to 1,000 independent booksellers with news of reading copies or finished books that are offered for review. The new 10th edition was featured and we sent out 50 review copies to independent stores in October.

• The prestigious "Journal of Applied Rehabilitation Counseling" published a full review of this title in a recent 2006 issue. An excerpt follows:

"This fourth edition of Health Care Job Explosion is full of ideas about potential careers in the health care industry as well as how to get a job in these careers....The publisher provides information on health care professions, as well as careers that one might pursue in the health care industry which are not specifically in the field (e.g., computer applications, billing clerks).   

The strength of the book is its comprehensiveness about available resources, how to use them, and what to expect from them... It would be an excellent resource for rehabilitationists to access job information for their clients. It could also be provided to clients to guide their own job search efforts. Finally, it would be helpful to people who are trying to define a vocational objective in the medical services area."  

Joseph E. Havranek, Ed.D., CRC
Professor of Rehabilitation Counseling
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, Ohio