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Get Hired Now!: How to Accelerate Your Job Search, Stand Out, and Land Your Next Great Opportunity
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Accelerate your job search, stand out, and land your next great opportunity In Get Hired Now!, ZipRecruiter founder and CEO Ian Siegel tells you exactly how to find a new job fast. With an insider's view of how over a million employers really make hires, Ian pulls insights from the data to give you step-by-step instructions for writing a resume that works, finding the right jobs to apply to, acing a job interview, and negotiating a job offer. Relevant for every stage of your career and for every industry, Get Hired Now! is a one-stop resource for job seekers looking to level up, stand out, and land the job.
Accelerate your job search, stand out, and land your next great opportunity In Get Hired Now!, ZipRecruiter founder and CEO Ian Siegel tells you exactly how to find a new job fast. With an insider's view of how over a million employers really make hires, Ian pulls insights from the data to give you step-by-step instructions for writing a resume that works, finding the right jobs to apply to, acing a job interview, and negotiating a job offer. Relevant for every stage of your career and for every industry, Get Hired Now! is a one-stop resource for job seekers looking to level up, stand out, and land the job.
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Published April 13, 2021
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February 7, 2022Getting hired isn’t the same as it used to be. Before you make it to the interview stage, make sure your résumé will get past the bots, clean up your online presence, and use the right job sites and tools to find the jobs you want. Next, ace the interview by dressing correctly, making a good first impression, and creating memorable moments. Finally, once you have a potential job offer, negotiate to get what you want. Good luck!
Actionable advice:
Quit your job the right way.
When you quit your job, it’s an act of rejection, so try to cushion the blow. First, don’t quit until you have your new offer in writing. Second, notify your immediate boss before anyone else up the command chain, and give the appropriate notice. Third, don’t overdo your excitement or brag about the opportunity. Fourth, if your current employer makes you a counteroffer to stay, think about it seriously overnight – and if you’re willing to stay, make sure you’re happy with the counteroffer. And finally, if you do decide to stay, let the new company know immediately.
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Get your résumé right, get past the bots, and don’t lose a job because of a typo!
Forget all you think you know about writing a résumé – things have changed. These days, more than 75 percent of résumés are read first by robots, so your main aim is to get past them. But how?
First, forget fancy and go for something simple – boring, even. Don’t use boxes, columns, tables, headers and footers, logos, or nonstandard fonts.
Next, change any weird job titles to something generic that robots recognize. Better still, if the employer is using specific job titles, you should use them, too.
Finally, the author suggests that you write like a caveman. That means keeping your language clear and simple. This makes it easier for bots to summarize your résumé. Studies also suggest that recruiters look at your résumé for as little as 7.4 seconds – just enough time to check your qualifications. So clarity and simplicity are the way to go.
The key message here is: Get your résumé right, get past the bots, and don’t lose a job because of a typo!
And how do you get the content right?
Well, first of all, get the basics in there: your full name, address, phone number, and email address. Include a summary paragraph if you have extensive experience, or a résumé longer than a page.
Next, detail your work experience. State where you worked – including generic job title, company name and location; what you did; and the impact you had – use numbers if you can. For example, don’t write, “Burrito maker.” Instead, write, “Made 1,000 burritos per week.” Your most recent job should be first. If you’re a creative, remember to include links to your portfolio.
Your education section should only include high-school results if you haven’t completed any higher education. And when it comes to listing your skills, be precise about them, and include how long you’ve used them.
Be honest about gaps in your work experience, and own them. For example, if you were laid off, say so, and describe why. If you were fired, on the other hand, don’t mention it – get yourself past the bots first, and explain what happened in the interview. If you stayed home to raise children, you can even make this humorous: “Changed 6,729 diapers” for example, or “Reduced crying time by over 63 percent.”
Finally, whatever you do, double-check your spelling and grammar. Get a friend to check it, too. Errors here scream, This person has poor attention to detail. Don’t lose a job opportunity because of a simple typo!
And yes, consider paying a résumé-writing service. This is their job and they’re specialists at it.
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Clean up your social media and build relationships through networking.
So your résumé is sorted. Great. But there’s something else you need to do before you’re ready to search for jobs: check out your online reputation.
A survey in 2018 by the online employment website CareerBuilder found that 70 percent of employers research candidates for jobs using social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Not only that, 57 percent of them decided not to hire an applicant because of the content they found.
So, now’s the time either to clean up your posts and leave only what you might want a potential employer to see, or simply set your privacy levels to private. Of course, don’t do this with LinkedIn – that’s a professional networking site where employers are meant to find you – but do review all your posts and comments.
Here’s the key message: Clean up your social media and build relationships through networking.
Next, you need to line up your references. A 2019 survey by Accounttemps found that one in three candidates are eliminated after a reference check. So choose people you know will give you a great recommendation – perhaps previous employers and coworkers, or, if you’ve just left school, your teachers or professors. And don’t forget to reconnect with them when you give their names to a potential employer.
Depending on which survey you believe, somewhere between 60 and 85 percent of jobs are filled through networking – it really can be a case of who you know rather than what you know.
So how exactly do you network? First, invite everyone you know to join your social networks. That includes family, friends, alumni, acquaintances, second-degree relations, employees from your current company and previous ones, members of clubs and associations you’re in, members of your religious congregation, and so on. Like, retweet, share, or comment on everything and anything! The more you give on social media, the more widely you’ll be known. And tell everyone about your passions – most people who then like your posts are probably worth connecting with. But maybe don’t share passions about things that could be divisive, like guns, politics, or conspiracy theories!
And remember, whether on social media or in real life, you’re networking for relationships – not jobs. Your real purpose is to get to know people better. A lot of jobs are never advertised because they’re created internally, or especially for a known candidate. Perhaps that could be you.
Actionable advice:
Quit your job the right way.
When you quit your job, it’s an act of rejection, so try to cushion the blow. First, don’t quit until you have your new offer in writing. Second, notify your immediate boss before anyone else up the command chain, and give the appropriate notice. Third, don’t overdo your excitement or brag about the opportunity. Fourth, if your current employer makes you a counteroffer to stay, think about it seriously overnight – and if you’re willing to stay, make sure you’re happy with the counteroffer. And finally, if you do decide to stay, let the new company know immediately.
---
Get your résumé right, get past the bots, and don’t lose a job because of a typo!
Forget all you think you know about writing a résumé – things have changed. These days, more than 75 percent of résumés are read first by robots, so your main aim is to get past them. But how?
First, forget fancy and go for something simple – boring, even. Don’t use boxes, columns, tables, headers and footers, logos, or nonstandard fonts.
Next, change any weird job titles to something generic that robots recognize. Better still, if the employer is using specific job titles, you should use them, too.
Finally, the author suggests that you write like a caveman. That means keeping your language clear and simple. This makes it easier for bots to summarize your résumé. Studies also suggest that recruiters look at your résumé for as little as 7.4 seconds – just enough time to check your qualifications. So clarity and simplicity are the way to go.
The key message here is: Get your résumé right, get past the bots, and don’t lose a job because of a typo!
And how do you get the content right?
Well, first of all, get the basics in there: your full name, address, phone number, and email address. Include a summary paragraph if you have extensive experience, or a résumé longer than a page.
Next, detail your work experience. State where you worked – including generic job title, company name and location; what you did; and the impact you had – use numbers if you can. For example, don’t write, “Burrito maker.” Instead, write, “Made 1,000 burritos per week.” Your most recent job should be first. If you’re a creative, remember to include links to your portfolio.
Your education section should only include high-school results if you haven’t completed any higher education. And when it comes to listing your skills, be precise about them, and include how long you’ve used them.
Be honest about gaps in your work experience, and own them. For example, if you were laid off, say so, and describe why. If you were fired, on the other hand, don’t mention it – get yourself past the bots first, and explain what happened in the interview. If you stayed home to raise children, you can even make this humorous: “Changed 6,729 diapers” for example, or “Reduced crying time by over 63 percent.”
Finally, whatever you do, double-check your spelling and grammar. Get a friend to check it, too. Errors here scream, This person has poor attention to detail. Don’t lose a job opportunity because of a simple typo!
And yes, consider paying a résumé-writing service. This is their job and they’re specialists at it.
---
Clean up your social media and build relationships through networking.
So your résumé is sorted. Great. But there’s something else you need to do before you’re ready to search for jobs: check out your online reputation.
A survey in 2018 by the online employment website CareerBuilder found that 70 percent of employers research candidates for jobs using social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Not only that, 57 percent of them decided not to hire an applicant because of the content they found.
So, now’s the time either to clean up your posts and leave only what you might want a potential employer to see, or simply set your privacy levels to private. Of course, don’t do this with LinkedIn – that’s a professional networking site where employers are meant to find you – but do review all your posts and comments.
Here’s the key message: Clean up your social media and build relationships through networking.
Next, you need to line up your references. A 2019 survey by Accounttemps found that one in three candidates are eliminated after a reference check. So choose people you know will give you a great recommendation – perhaps previous employers and coworkers, or, if you’ve just left school, your teachers or professors. And don’t forget to reconnect with them when you give their names to a potential employer.
Depending on which survey you believe, somewhere between 60 and 85 percent of jobs are filled through networking – it really can be a case of who you know rather than what you know.
So how exactly do you network? First, invite everyone you know to join your social networks. That includes family, friends, alumni, acquaintances, second-degree relations, employees from your current company and previous ones, members of clubs and associations you’re in, members of your religious congregation, and so on. Like, retweet, share, or comment on everything and anything! The more you give on social media, the more widely you’ll be known. And tell everyone about your passions – most people who then like your posts are probably worth connecting with. But maybe don’t share passions about things that could be divisive, like guns, politics, or conspiracy theories!
And remember, whether on social media or in real life, you’re networking for relationships – not jobs. Your real purpose is to get to know people better. A lot of jobs are never advertised because they’re created internally, or especially for a known candidate. Perhaps that could be you.
August 29, 2022
This book just had basic job searching advice and it didn't really give much information on how to stand out or accelerate your job search. There wasn't anything in it that I thought was eye-opening and there were no unique job searching strategies. I do like how the author summarizes the book at the end, although I do wonder if he just did that to fill up the book as it was 14 pages and he was already including a summary at the end of each chapter.
I was hoping that this book would have some advice on how to find unadvertised jobs, however, given that the author is the cofounder of ZipRecruiter, he probably has little incentive to do so since ZipRecruiter is basically a fancier version of Craigslist. A simple google search shows that most job seekers have a negative experience using this site as they get a lot irrelevant job posts from MLM and other sketchy employers. Google "Ziprecruiter reviews Reddit" for the job candidate perspective.
I did have an issue with how Siegel says we should be transparent about our employment gaps. He advises to include a description if we were stay-at-home parents or were caring for an elderly parent. I've read other recruiter books and most advise that HR recognize that people will have gaps and that now-a-days it's not uncommon. People take time off for personal growth, caring for an aging parent, or raising kids, etc. The reasons for a gap is not any of the employer's business because it is personal. The employer needs to only determine whether the candidate has the skill set to do the job. Siegel also references an example of how an employer was basically stalking a potential candidate but calls it part of their business policy. I think this should be considered illegal and to me is highly unethical. How people live their life outside of work needs to be kept private. Your job as an employer is to find reliable, skilled employees. Employers are not here to tell candidates how to live or to spy on them.
Overall I do not recommend this book. The information is generic and ZipRecruiter doesn't actually have a good reputation for job seekers.
I was hoping that this book would have some advice on how to find unadvertised jobs, however, given that the author is the cofounder of ZipRecruiter, he probably has little incentive to do so since ZipRecruiter is basically a fancier version of Craigslist. A simple google search shows that most job seekers have a negative experience using this site as they get a lot irrelevant job posts from MLM and other sketchy employers. Google "Ziprecruiter reviews Reddit" for the job candidate perspective.
I did have an issue with how Siegel says we should be transparent about our employment gaps. He advises to include a description if we were stay-at-home parents or were caring for an elderly parent. I've read other recruiter books and most advise that HR recognize that people will have gaps and that now-a-days it's not uncommon. People take time off for personal growth, caring for an aging parent, or raising kids, etc. The reasons for a gap is not any of the employer's business because it is personal. The employer needs to only determine whether the candidate has the skill set to do the job. Siegel also references an example of how an employer was basically stalking a potential candidate but calls it part of their business policy. I think this should be considered illegal and to me is highly unethical. How people live their life outside of work needs to be kept private. Your job as an employer is to find reliable, skilled employees. Employers are not here to tell candidates how to live or to spy on them.
Overall I do not recommend this book. The information is generic and ZipRecruiter doesn't actually have a good reputation for job seekers.
August 31, 2021
I don't think I had heard of ziprecruiter before I read Get Hired Now. I like that the takes me from how to write a resume, what to wear for a job interview, to what to say in a job interview, and how to negotiate after I get the job. I thought it was very informative.
I also like the boxes with the grey background that had quotes from employers or recruiters. I liked the jobs from the new collar jobs section in the book. It made me want to check out emerging career categories.
I thought the summary of a chapter at the end of a chapter was handy. And I liked the summary of all the chapters at the end of Get Hired Now!
For my Get Hired Now! was a page turner with interesting information on every page. I am glad I spent the time to read it.
I also like the boxes with the grey background that had quotes from employers or recruiters. I liked the jobs from the new collar jobs section in the book. It made me want to check out emerging career categories.
I thought the summary of a chapter at the end of a chapter was handy. And I liked the summary of all the chapters at the end of Get Hired Now!
For my Get Hired Now! was a page turner with interesting information on every page. I am glad I spent the time to read it.
March 25, 2022
Get Hired Now!: How to Accelerate Your Job Search, Stand Out, and Land Your Next Great Opportunity was an excellent read. The author goes into great detail about standing out in your job search and provides actionable steps that anyone can follow. The book is easy to read and understand, and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a new job.
This book was beneficial in my job search. I followed the advice in the book and was able to land an interview with my dream company. I am now employed and couldn't be happier. If you are looking for a new job, I highly recommend reading this book. It will give you the tools you need to succeed.
Thank you for taking the time to read my review. I hope you find this book as helpful as I did.
This book was beneficial in my job search. I followed the advice in the book and was able to land an interview with my dream company. I am now employed and couldn't be happier. If you are looking for a new job, I highly recommend reading this book. It will give you the tools you need to succeed.
Thank you for taking the time to read my review. I hope you find this book as helpful as I did.
November 20, 2021
Well this absolutely worked for me. I checked it out on a whim because I love knowing about the job market and ways to build connections. I already had a few interviews scheduled and I figured trying these things couldn't hurt.
I had two amazing interviews where I just wowed them and one where they acted so weird I will never understand it. Anyway, I was able to be picky about my new career journey and I received an offer for a fulfilling role that maybe doesn't pay enough but the staff more than makes up for that.
Anyway I highly recommend this book for anyone who is exploring a career change.
I had two amazing interviews where I just wowed them and one where they acted so weird I will never understand it. Anyway, I was able to be picky about my new career journey and I received an offer for a fulfilling role that maybe doesn't pay enough but the staff more than makes up for that.
Anyway I highly recommend this book for anyone who is exploring a career change.
April 1, 2021
Biased, because I work at ZipRecruiter... but this this book divulges a ton of helpful knowledge Ian has learned in over a decade of running ZipRecruiter. You have absolutely nothing to lose and a huge advantage in your job search to gain by reading his insider tips!!
February 11, 2022
So many good ideas I haven’t known even when I was interviewing candidates before. But all in all, as the interviewee, we should get résumé right, get past the bots, and don’t lose a job because of a typo. Clean up social media and build relationships through networking. Use feature-rich job-search engines and professional networking sites to find the right vacancies. Apply to the right jobs - and do it quickly. Don't wear cologne, don't sweat it, dress appropriately, and make a good first impression. Last but not least, Interviewing is like a game of tennis, it should be two way connection thing. At last we have to negotiate to get what you want.
May 16, 2022
I read this book fast. I will be using many of these suggestions in my professional life. There are so many different pieces of advice about resumes, interviews and the job hunt. I shall use these in the ZipRecruiter space and even for Indeed and report back. :)
May 17, 2022
While at moments it feels like it is trying to advertise Ziprecruiter to you, it still does a great job of giving you an insiders' look on ways to get a job. I believe that chapter on job interviewing along will make this book worth your time.
March 17, 2023
Pretty basic and at times questionable advice. Also biased towards ZipRecruiter and similar websites which haven't been that helpful in my past job searches. At least it has quick summaries at the end of each chapter and at the end of the book so it won't take much time to read it.
June 25, 2024
Engaging and current though given that it is written by the founder of zip recruiter, a slight bias (but one that the author acknowledges). I might even use this as a supplemental or optional reading for the job prep class I will be teaching so I ended up purchasing a copy for myself.
February 28, 2022
Great book, actionable advice, and may even get you to reconsider some of your 'common sense' job-hunting habits.
March 12, 2023
Learned a thing or two that I’ll be applying to my job search.
November 6, 2023
Really good!
February 23, 2024
Easy to read, the instructions are clear, but not much to add to someone who reads a lot into CVs and interviews.
July 31, 2024
Excellent job hunting book - great interview, pre-interview, negotiation, hygiene, ... all of it. And relevant right now in the job market.
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