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Learn the tested and proven resume writing formula that’s landed jobs at Google, Salesforce, LinkedIn, and other world-class companies!

Picture a scenario: You’re sitting at your kitchen table scrolling through job listings when you see one that catches your eye. As you read through the job description, your excitement builds as you realize that the job is a perfect fit! Not wasting another second, you fill out the application, attach your resume, and hold your breath as you hit “Apply.”

Then you wait. And wait. And wait some more. Weeks go by without hearing so much as a peep, and before long you’ve given up hope on what seemed like a match made in heaven.

Sound familiar? You’re not alone! On average there are 250 resumes submitted for every job opening, which means that 99.6% of applicants will fail to land the jobs they apply for.

To get the job you want, you don’t just need a great resume--you need an outstanding resume, one that puts you in the top 1% of candidates for the job. That means ditching the same old advice you’ve been following with little results and adopting a tried-and-true process for getting your resume noticed in even the most competitive situations.

In this book, Dan Clay breaks down the exact method he’s carefully developed over a period of ten years and provides a precise, step-by-step set of instructions for crafting the perfect resume, down to the last period.

Unlike the dime-a-dozen recruiters turned career coaches who have never had to put themselves on the line in today’s brutally competitive job market, Dan offers practical, real-world experience gained from applying for and getting job offers from some of the most prestigious, competitive companies in the world.

And when it comes to something as important as your career, don’t you deserve to learn from someone who’s actually succeeded at doing what you’re hoping to do?

Of course you do! Here are some of the things you’ll learn about how to transform your resume from average to awe-inspiring:

  • How to handle tricky pitfalls like extended time off or unemployment and have your resume come out as strong as ever
  • How to make your accomplishments sound dramatically more impressive without having to tell a single lie
  • How to remove the guesswork about what to include in your resume and build it to the exacting specifications of your target job's requirements
  • How to pass the four tests that companies will put your resume through with flying colors
  • How to strike the perfect composition of content, white space, and page length to accentuate and differentiate your strengths
  • How to avoid the common (and not so common) resume mistakes that leave your resume dead on arrival
  • How to tell a powerful story that demonstrates your capabilities in a way that will knock the socks off anyone reading it
  • How to stand out without resorting to cheap tricks that come off as cheesy or over-the-top


PLUS, you’ll also gain access to a free companion website containing fully editable resume templates, a perfect resume checklist, and other bonus materials to give you everything you need to create a stunning resume that will get you noticed and land you interviews.

Whether you’re a new graduate looking for your first job, a career veteran angling for your next move, a recent victim of a layoff, or someone looking to dip their toes back into the workplace after taking a few years off, this comprehensive guide aims to be the best--and last--resume writing book you’ll ever need for your career.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published (May 28, 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 142 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1983112070
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1983112072
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Dan Clay is a writer, corporate professional, and founder of the Conscious Career blog at www.danclay.com.

Throughout his career, Dan has held stints at elite companies like Google, LinkedIn, and Gartner, and grew his income by 6x in just under four years. Through his blog platform, danclay.com, he advises smart, ambitious high performers on how to build amazing careers by offering his expertise on topics such as interviewing, resume writing, salary negotiation, productivity, and more.

Dan currently lives in San Francisco and was born and raised in Michigan, where he attended Michigan State University and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing. In his free time, he enjoys reading, strength training, cooking, and exercising his flying skills as a certified private pilot.

You can follow Dan on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/danclay/, on Twitter at twitter.com/danclay, and through his weekly newsletter at danclay.com/signup.

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SCave
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Source for Resume Writing
Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2019
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I've been out of the market for many years, until recently. I'm using Dan's book to refresh my resume as it's an excellent source of information that covers every aspect of resume development. It's an easy read that one can complete with an hour to two. Dan is concise and straightforward, providing great advice. He covers many areas including examples of documenting gaps in ones career (i.e layoffs). The Bonus material is very helpful and appreciated. In the past when seeking a change in employment, I typically purchase the latest resume writing guide , however this time I turned to another online source of which I thought was creditable, however I did not receive one interview. After reading Dan's book, I clearly see why and plan to make the necessary changes immediately. I recommend this book to anyone whether you are a new to the market or like me, entering the job search after working for a previous employer for many years. Great Job Dan and many thanks.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Exceptional Book
Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2023
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I relished the book's depth and informative chapters.
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Ally
4.0 out of 5 stars Very effective resume guide with one caveat
Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2019
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This is a great guide to writing an effective resume. The book is concise and to the point, easy to read and common sense. The one thing I disagree with the author is his position on cover letters. He says not to bother with it. Maybe in some small segment of high-tech companies on the west coast they don't need cover letters but in all other areas of the country the cover letters are still very much a necessity. I sent out my resume to 5 companies and received 4 responses but of those 5 companies I sent my resume without cover letter to 2 of them. Only one of those 2 responded and it was a start up located in Silicon Valley. Most companies require a cover letter so I would say ignore that advise in the book, otherwise it's the best resume-writing guide out there ( I received 2 job offers after sending my resume). The other (small) issue I had with the book is that in about half of it the words with letter d had a weird sign printed instead of that letter. Since this is a self-published book I guess the printer had some glitch in the computer program. The author may want to consider to review that. My copy was printed on 1/2/19.
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Harry W
5.0 out of 5 stars Hands down the best resume advice I've read!
Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2018
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Whether you're a seasoned industry veteran or a recent college grad, if you're looking to polish your resume, then this book is the best one-stop shop for just that, period. I've had my fair share of successes and failures in my job searches, and many of them were directly linked to the quality of my resume. Having read this book made me aware of the resume mistakes I made that prevented me from getting the jobs I wanted and the things I did right that helped me land the good jobs I had. It also got me excited to re-write my resume so it can help me get interviews for my next role.

Here are the highlights that make this book the best guide to perfect your resume:
• Puts you in the shoes of recruiters to let you see what they are looking for
• Outlines an actionable, step-by-step approach you can take to write or re-write your resume
• Provides 5 great resume templates yet enough examples to help you feel inspirational and write things relevant to you and the job you're applying to
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deepmoon
3.0 out of 5 stars Book is thin in content. Full of links to his website.
Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2023
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Good writing style. Very good sales pitch. But useful content is pretty thin. After reading this book, realize Dan Clay had a very narrow perspective on writing Resumes. You can read it in a few hours. The book is just meant to drive traffic to his blog and website. Why we are paying for his advertising by buying a crappy book that link to his website every two pages.

Bare info on formatting for human readability. Nothing about formatting for Application Tracking Systems.

If you want a serious guide on how to write a good resume read.
The Resume Writing Guide: A Step-by-Step Workbook for Creating a Winning Resume
by Lisa McGrimmon
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Marcus
5.0 out of 5 stars Tactical resume tips that make sense - a great value!
Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2018
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I found this book to be quite useful. Having just gone through a job search myself - I can attest that the tips that Dan provides will definitely help people land a better job. A few things I liked in particular about the book:

1. The writing is straightforward and clear, which makes it easy to understand the concepts and put them into practice.
2. Dan provides a host of free resources (resume templates, check-list, list of action words, etc.) that makes making changes to your resume easier - these resources were probably worth the price of the book by themselves
3. The evidence provided in the book for why I should approach different aspects of my resume a certain way
4. The level of detail put into explaining each aspect of developing a resume - helping to paint a clear picture of exactly how to structure each component

Overall, just a great value!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Must read- also check out the authors website for amazing free resources
Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2022
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So helpful! This is book helped me improved my resume in so many ways! It’s simple, straightforward, and easy to read. Pro tip: The link for resume examples in the book doesn’t lead to anywhere but go to the author’s website and you’ll have access to a free resume kit there with phenomenal sample resumes and helpful resume adjectives.
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Fernando Camargo
5.0 out of 5 stars An awesome book
Reviewed in Brazil on April 24, 2020
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It shows a lot of the so needed information in a very concise and organized manner. Before finding this book, I was searching all over the internet for tips on writing my resume and was finding a lot of conflicting information. This book helped me solve a lot of doubts.
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Shadman Azad
5.0 out of 5 stars Great advice, helped tons
Reviewed in Canada on April 12, 2020
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Even though I am still in college, I was able to highlight my resume which does make it stand out from all other resumes I have seen from my room mates, friends etc. I haven't finished the entire book yet but it has definitely been an enlightening as I continue to read and find my flaws when I first made my resume.
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Alex
3.0 out of 5 stars Most value for recent graduates and those wanting to change jobs after 10 or more years
Reviewed in Germany on January 14, 2021
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From my perspective, the book will bring value to those, who have never written a job application before and who have done no online research on the topic. It will also bring value to those, who have worked in the same position for the past 10 or more years and therefore haven't written a resume in a long time.
You can access the FREE goodies that come with the book without purchasing it as well on the author's webpage in exchange for your e-mail address (basically, in exchange for permission to upsell you).
For the majority of people, I am not sure whether it is worth to spend the time or money on this book. On the other hand, if you want a substantial amount of resume writing guidance gathered in one place, why not, it doesn't cost too much and it is only approximately 130 pages.
Lastly, the book makes no reference to the European job market and it seems, some aspects of the recommendations do not fit Europe.
Good luck with your job search!
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Utkarsh Srivastava
5.0 out of 5 stars Very well written with some really important insights to make your resume better
Reviewed in India on April 21, 2020
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i really liked reading this book. I struggle finishing any book - but this was a breeze. Its very crisp - to the point and mordern. It deserves your investment to give you the starting point to build your resume.
The only thing author has left out is - this book won't write the resume for you, that you only need to do for yourself :p
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Massy
4.0 out of 5 stars Un aiuto per il mio CV
Reviewed in Italy on June 21, 2019
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Niente di rivoluzionario, intendiamoci, ma tanti consigli di buon senso. La differenza tra il mio CV prima e dopo aver applicato le indicazioni presenti in questo libro è notevole.
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