In 2015, nearly 60 million job openings were accessible to jobseekers nationwide—thanks to the Internet. But this access is only one part of the equation. For many jobseekers, a huge challenge remains—how do I get my resume in front the hiring manager, and how do I use the Internet to do it?
F*ck Your Resume is the complete all-in-one-guide to move beyond the traditional resume-for-hire system and use the Internet to optimize one's chances of finding and landing the job. According to Jeremy Dillahunt, the Internet is just not just one way to find a job—it is the only way.
Built on Dillahunt's research of current hiring trends, F*ck Your Resume nails down the top factors that recruiters and hiring managers consider when evaluating candidates. The Internet-based approach presented in this book provides practical, step-by-step instructions that will help you:
- Get It Done—create a strong, professional online presence on networking sites such as LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook
- Push Yourself—move your profile up the job boards with tips for personal branding
- Face It— you're going to show up in a search result, so look good when you do
- Power Up—connect with a reputable network of professionals who you'd want to be associated with
- Sound Off— this may be your only chance to "talk" to a potential employer, deliver a message that is clear, consistent, and competitive
Additional features include: Surprising facts and candid advice from top-notch recruiters * "The Worst Resumes Ever" * The Five Secrets of Job-Interview Success * The Five Secrets of Salary Negotiation * and much more