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Lose the Resume, Land the Job
"'Lose the Résumé' breaks down every aspect of job hunting, explaining what matters and what doesn't."
― The New York Times Book Review Lose the resume and land that coveted job Gone are the days of polishing up your resume and sending it out at random. At every level today, you need to "lose the resume" in order to land the right job. In other words, you have to learn to tell a story about yourself that speaks to your competencies, purpose, passion, and values. Lose the Resume, Land the Job shares the new rules of How you must think, act, and present yourself so you can win. Based on inner exploration drawn from the IP of the world's largest executive recruiting firm, the book gleans insights and stories (the good, the bad, and sometimes the ugly) from Korn Ferry recruiters across the globe who work with thousands of candidates each day. It helps you gain a deeper perspective on who you are, what you're passionate about, the cultures in which you fit, the kind of bosses you should work for, and where you can bring the most value to organizations. Getting a job and, more importantly, building a career has never been more complex. Lose the Resume, Land the Job helps you score the positions that align with your passion and match your attributes ― and that will put you on a trajectory toward bigger and better things.
― The New York Times Book Review Lose the resume and land that coveted job Gone are the days of polishing up your resume and sending it out at random. At every level today, you need to "lose the resume" in order to land the right job. In other words, you have to learn to tell a story about yourself that speaks to your competencies, purpose, passion, and values. Lose the Resume, Land the Job shares the new rules of How you must think, act, and present yourself so you can win. Based on inner exploration drawn from the IP of the world's largest executive recruiting firm, the book gleans insights and stories (the good, the bad, and sometimes the ugly) from Korn Ferry recruiters across the globe who work with thousands of candidates each day. It helps you gain a deeper perspective on who you are, what you're passionate about, the cultures in which you fit, the kind of bosses you should work for, and where you can bring the most value to organizations. Getting a job and, more importantly, building a career has never been more complex. Lose the Resume, Land the Job helps you score the positions that align with your passion and match your attributes ― and that will put you on a trajectory toward bigger and better things.
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256 pages, Paperback
Published January 26, 2018
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April 14, 2018
I help young professionals with their job applications and they often seem to think that the process is about the employer helping them not the other way around. Some of them also focus a lot of time on ridiculously hyper-detailed resumes. This is a very light book with a lot of blank space and pictures and it makes some key points so I think it could be useful to many.
December 12, 2019
This book is an interestingly and entertainingly illustrated romp through common job search suggestions, tips and methodologies. Perhaps it was 10 years in the making as much of the advice is dated. Be direct and concise. Market yourself to the employer. Don't waste time. These are all suggestions which are not new.
What seemed to be a concern was the harping on what is wrong in today's job search. Having been derived from advice from recruiters who work with job seekers in the $100K plus in compensation, it seems to be ambiguous in addressing any giving market thoroughly, from entry-level to executive. Also to be noted, is the orientation of those providing the advice. High-end recruiters, some making in the millions of dollars, telling the common job seeker that they have it all wrong.
The title itself is ironic, in that from a firm, Korn Ferry, that handles thousands of resumes in its daily business, that the book suggests people stop using resumes. This was very confusing because a lot of the book is about what is wrong with current resumes and provides suggestions for writing the right resume.
Full of criticisms, not very full of practical solutions.
What seemed to be a concern was the harping on what is wrong in today's job search. Having been derived from advice from recruiters who work with job seekers in the $100K plus in compensation, it seems to be ambiguous in addressing any giving market thoroughly, from entry-level to executive. Also to be noted, is the orientation of those providing the advice. High-end recruiters, some making in the millions of dollars, telling the common job seeker that they have it all wrong.
The title itself is ironic, in that from a firm, Korn Ferry, that handles thousands of resumes in its daily business, that the book suggests people stop using resumes. This was very confusing because a lot of the book is about what is wrong with current resumes and provides suggestions for writing the right resume.
Full of criticisms, not very full of practical solutions.
October 10, 2018
A big take-away from this book is that your resume should concisely point out one message point—how you will make things better for your employer. Another thing that I liked was the acronym ACT, which stands for being authentic, making a connection, and giving people a taste of who you are and the contributions that you can make.
Make sure that you are honest about who you are. Don’t lie or exaggerate. Skills are good, but so are the abilities to adjust, adapt, and respond. Mr. Burnison said, “Hunger to improve wins. If you combine that hunger with passion and purpose, you will have an amazing career journey—wherever it takes you.”
Make sure that you are honest about who you are. Don’t lie or exaggerate. Skills are good, but so are the abilities to adjust, adapt, and respond. Mr. Burnison said, “Hunger to improve wins. If you combine that hunger with passion and purpose, you will have an amazing career journey—wherever it takes you.”
June 29, 2018
There are helpful activities, resources, and pieces of information in this book, but for the most part the resources offered are intuitive or can be found in other sources. The graphic design elements add interest and distraction to the content. Leaning toward corporate careers, this book may prove helpful to specific industries, but does not generalize to all fields and is not particularly geared toward new graduates.
February 19, 2023
Lose the Resume: Land the Job is useful. The chapter sequences guide the reader through some personal reflection and self-assessment before explaining how to target opportunities, network, create a resume, interview, and build relationships with recruiters. If the idea of networking makes your palms sweaty, Burnison offers the most complete rationale I’ve ever read for why you should do it, and he also has several really good tips on how you should do it. Shame on me for never having heard of Korn Ferry, but then I’ve only ever had one job so it there’s that.
The CEO of one of the world’s top executive firms wrote this book so people wouldn’t continue to make the mistakes his seen repeatedly. And yes, the strength of the book is his examples. I use them all the time in lecture. However, I wouldn’t assign the book to students because it’s too repetitive. The call outs are the same text from the copy. The same tips are repeated over and over again. The ebook features are minimal and the graphics are so bad, the book would be better without them. If the information were in a blog, you’d do just as well. There’s nothing writerly about the composition and some of the tip sheet call outs are really all you need from the chapter. At best, it’s a book to skim and not to buy.
The CEO of one of the world’s top executive firms wrote this book so people wouldn’t continue to make the mistakes his seen repeatedly. And yes, the strength of the book is his examples. I use them all the time in lecture. However, I wouldn’t assign the book to students because it’s too repetitive. The call outs are the same text from the copy. The same tips are repeated over and over again. The ebook features are minimal and the graphics are so bad, the book would be better without them. If the information were in a blog, you’d do just as well. There’s nothing writerly about the composition and some of the tip sheet call outs are really all you need from the chapter. At best, it’s a book to skim and not to buy.
January 22, 2023
Published in 2018, this book has many outdated examples (ie use of Skype, lots of focus on being onsite vs remote). Title of book is a bit misleading as there are multiple pages dedicated to resumes and examples of them. More appropriate title could be “ACT: Being Authentic, Making Connections, Giving Taste of What it’s Like to Work With You”. The book showcases the author’s company products and services at Korn Ferry (where he is the CEO) and how to leverage/develop competencies. I was a bit disappointed by the underlying tone of elitism and sarcasm. I have appreciated his blog posts during the pandemic- so it seems his style has perhaps evolved since this book. I would recommend this book to recent graduates and people who haven’t interviewed in a long time. It’s also quite focused on traditional hierarchical corporations that value constant upward movement with focus on leadership roles.
January 14, 2025
2/5 solche Bücher mag ich ja gar nicht diese riesengroße Seiten und auch noch Bilder und es fühlt sich an, als würde man ein Magazin lesen und nicht ein Buch. Deswegen habe ich es auch nicht bis zum Ende gelesen. Der Autor hat wieder sehr viel gelabert und kaum sehr wenig zum Punkt.Ich würde das Buch nicht weiter empfehlen.
February 19, 2025
Useful book, as I’m transitioning to other jobs/ sectors. Gives a good overview how to target your job search, how the playing field looks like and how to stay calm.
A bit outdated here and there, but the main principles are timeless. E.g: ACT. Be authentic, look for connection and give a taste of what it is like to work with you.
A bit outdated here and there, but the main principles are timeless. E.g: ACT. Be authentic, look for connection and give a taste of what it is like to work with you.
August 3, 2024
good information and good reminder
This book is an easy read, with some attractive, useful graphics. The mini assessments were a nice addition.
If you are job hunting this an excellent resource. If you aren’t actively looking, they offer some good reminders while “in job”.
This book is an easy read, with some attractive, useful graphics. The mini assessments were a nice addition.
If you are job hunting this an excellent resource. If you aren’t actively looking, they offer some good reminders while “in job”.
June 16, 2018
Updated version of What Color Is Your Parachute, along with promoting their own website and online assessments.
January 15, 2019
I think this book goes beyond the Resume and into what it takes to have a great career, loves it a lot
May 21, 2019
A decent place to start if you're looking for resume tips, but seasoned pros may find it a bit redundant. Still, the layout and graphics are a nice touch.
April 30, 2021
This book is a good refresher for experienced professionals and a useful resource for the younger professional. 3.5 stars.
June 27, 2022
Nothing groundbreaking here.
September 20, 2022
Read this back in April, very straightforward, insightful information whether you're currently seeking a new job or improving on your resume.
January 20, 2025
Useful. Could be a 5 star or 3 star, depending on how the next month plays out.
December 22, 2019
Read this book due to a college course but thoroughly enjoyed the assessments, tips, and how tos to get back in the job market. I believe this will help after being at one job for 20yrs and knowing technology has changed a lot or processes. I especially love the Social Media/Linked In reading.
July 5, 2018
The title of this book was intriguing. It's a pretty good book for a modern job seeker - certainly better than many others I've flipped through. It is practical and well researched. I was a little surprised to read that LinkedIn is actually important, but these guys are the experts!
I think I'll keep the advice in the back of my mind as I go about my work life. I almost certainly can make my resume look more modern.
I think I'll keep the advice in the back of my mind as I go about my work life. I almost certainly can make my resume look more modern.
September 6, 2019
An informative book to pick up for someone new to the job scene in general. But not sure how much more I learnt that I didnt already know being a professional for many years.
Loved the format of the book with the emphasis on easy readability of key points to remember.
Loved the format of the book with the emphasis on easy readability of key points to remember.
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