What it takes to get hired in 2020
There’s a lot of career advice out there.
Most of it sucks.
It’s littered with advice like “update your resume,” “personalize your cover letter,” and “don’t post beer pictures online.”
But all of that kind of advice falls short because it overlooks a more fundamentally important element of getting hired: anyone can say they’re worth hiring.
It today’s world, only two factors mactor when it comes to winning opportunities:
1. Your ability to create value
2. Your ability to convince others you can create value
That’s it.
Employers today are bombarded with applications—did you know the average job posting receives 250 applications? Not only is volume an issue, but most candidates apply through the normal channels with similar-looking applications.
In a stack of 250 resumes, it can be hard to stand out.
Which is exactly why we’ve created this guide.
In today’s world of connectivity, the normal channels and boring old applications just aren’t enough. You have a wealth of resources at your fingertips just waiting to be leveraged.
And if you’re really serious not just about getting hired, but launching an awesome career, then you came to the right place.
Throughout the rest of this ultimate guide, we’ll outline exactly what it takes to get hired in 2020, we’ll walk you through how to identify and vet opportunities, and we’ll share countless templates you can use to pitch yourself to hiring managers to stand out.
We’re glad you found your way here. And if you’re ready to launch your career, sign up for free.
[this guide is in progress]
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