PEOPLE WILL NOT READ YOUR RESUME. On average, people spend six seconds reviewing your resume. Six seconds! That’s all it takes to determine whether you get an interview—for the job that could change your life. DO YOU WANT TO FIND A JOB YOU LOVE? A role that you’re excited about? A place where you like the culture and the people? A position where you are doing what you love—and making an impact? THIS BOOK DEMYSTIFIES EACH STEP OF THE JOB SEARCH based on interview insights from over fifty people at top Fortune 100 companies, including leading technology companies, consulting firms, investment banks—and non-profits, hedge funds and startups. This book includes specific guidance on how • Figure out what you want to do next • Build the confidence to search • Create a resume that gets more interviews • Network authentically • Interview and get more offers • Negotiate and make $500k in your lifetime • Be successful in your new job You can get more interviews. You can get amazing offers. You can find a job you LOVE.
If you're new to a job search for a professional role, this book is a helpful resource with plenty of good advice.
It would be better with more solid explanations of why a tactic was recommended. Plus, note to author - it's spot on to recommend several times to check and double-check grammar on resumes, thank you letters, etc. You should do the same with this book - it's a rather thorough resume, and could use that attention.