Getting the Job You Want: The 9 Decisions
A structured method to build your resume, prepare for interviews, and manage your job search without relying on luck.
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About this guide
This guide offers a step-by-step framework for job seekers who are tired of sending resumes that go unanswered. It moves away from improvisation and focuses on a consistent method for career growth, providing a clear sequence to follow from the first week of your search to your first scheduled interview. Learn how to set up a sustainable weekly routine, define criteria for success, and adjust your approach based on real results. Each chapter includes a practical exercise and checklist designed to move you from planning to execution in as little as two weeks.
What you'll learn
- Build a resume and interview script piece by piece
- Establish a fixed weekly schedule for job search activities
- Learn to measure progress with specific metrics rather than guesswork
- Identify and avoid mistakes that stall career progress
- Follow chapter-by-chapter checklists to stay organized
Who it's for
Job seekers looking for a structured, time-efficient system to manage their employment search and interview preparation.
What's inside
- 01Getting the Job You Want: The 9 Decisions That Separate Those Who Succeed From Those Who Give Up
- 02Table of Contents
- 03Introduction
- 04How to Use This Book
- 05CHAPTER 1: The Truth About Resumes That Nobody Responds To
- 06The Truth About Resumes That Nobody Responds To
- 07Chapter 1 Exercise
- 08CHAPTER 2: What Changes When There Is a Method
- 09What Changes When a Method Exists
- 10Chapter 2 Exercise
- 11CHAPTER 3: Before Starting: The Minimum Necessary
- 12Before You Start: The Minimum Necessary
- 13Chapter 3 Exercise
- 14CHAPTER 4: Step 1 — Choosing the Starting Point
- 15Step 1 — Choosing the Starting Point
- 16Chapter 4 Exercise
- 17CHAPTER 5: Step 2 — Building Your Resume and Interview Script
- 18Step 2 — Building Your Resume and Interview Script
- 19Chapter 5 Exercise
- 20CHAPTER 6: Step 3 — The First Week in Practice
- 21Step 3 — The First Week in Practice
- 22Chapter 6 Exercise
- 23CHAPTER 7: Step 4 — Measuring What Matters
- 24Step 4 — Measuring What Matters
- 25Chapter 7 Exercise
- 26CHAPTER 8: Step 5—Adjusting Without Starting Over
- 27Step 5 — Adjusting Without Restarting
- 28Chapter 8 Exercise
- 29Chapter 9: Costly Mistakes
- 30The Mistakes That Cost Dearly
- 31Chapter 9 Exercise
- 32CHAPTER 10: Maintaining Momentum Without Relying on Motivation
- 33Maintaining Momentum Without Relying on Motivation
- 34Chapter 10 Exercise
- 35CHAPTER 11: From the First Scheduled Interview to the Next Level
- 36From the First Scheduled Interview to the Next Level
- 37Chapter 11 Exercise
- 38Conclusion
- 39The Next 30 Days
- 40READ ME.AI