Lose the resume : land the job
(Book)

Today?s job seekers maximize their networks on LinkedIn, contact their colleagues on social media, and send their resumes in hopes of landing a job. But they?re going about it all wrong?and for the wrong reasons. In his new book, Lose the Resume, Land the Job, Gary Burnison, CEO of Korn Ferry (KFY), warns job seekers that failing to look inward first, before leaping outward, is a recipe for a passionless, purposeless career. His advice? Know yourself first. Lead with your curiosity and become a ?learn-it-all? at every level. ?Far too many people today can?t find the right path to landing their next job, ? Burnison says. ?They feel stuck ? they?re in the wrong environment, the culture is not a fit, and they hate their boss. They can?t find a way forward to a job that not only is a better fit but that also motivates them with a sense of purpose.? Burnison offers advice to professionals at every level ? from recent college graduates to senior executives ? not to rely too heavily on their resume. ?People mistakenly think that polishing the resume accounts for 90% of getting the next job or promotion, when it?s only 10%. Building relationships and telling your story are far more impactful, ? he adds. -- website