Rip the Resume Paperback – August 24, 2016

My initial reaction after having read Torin Ellis' RIP the Resume was 'I wish I would have had this book 20 years ago." This book may very well be the single most invaluable resource to today's job seekers.While reading this book, it is apparent that the author's passion and purpose are to help others realize how to tell the story of themselves to recruiters and prospective employers. Ellis stresses the idea that the interview is a conversation, and he models this in how he writes and presents his knowledge and understanding of the job search process. He has a conversation with his readers in which he empowers them, inspires them, and empathizes with them without sugarcoating the realities of the hard work that a potential candidate must be willing to put in, in order to be the hero who gets the job.The book is structured in purposeful steps that include being clear about the posted job description, creating an outstanding resume, making yourself stand out in a pool full of applicants, the interview itself and spot on advice about how to follow up after an interview. The author's genuine concern for the reader and his clients is refreshing as it is reassuring that the human experience is still of importance in the marketplace.Throughout the book, the author offers his contact information and additional resources to help guide the candidate through all aspects of the job search process. I never felt like Torin Ellis wrote this book to make a profit. I felt he wrote it because he is invested in making people realize their full potential and helping them understand the steps of how to get there. It struck me often as I read all 96 pages, that he was not just offering wisdom about how to get a job, but first hand experience about how to live a fulfilling life.If you are graduating or about to graduate from college, get this book! If you are looking to switch careers, get this book! If you want to move up in your field, get this book! If you have always been scared of taking a risk in pursuing your ideal job, GET THIS BOOK! I promise you, you will find it has been your mediocrity in the job search process that has been holding you back!

Just purchased your book. I'm 61 and know I need to work on rebranding my p2. Is it too late? I am energetic, smart and I plan on working in various areas in the medical coding and education fields until I am no longer able. Is concern with your brand only for the young? I feel it is applicable to me, but I don't want to chase a pipe dream. Thanks in advance. BTW - I read Rip the Resume, with a highlighter in my right hand and a pen to mark/re-create my resume in the left. An excellent book which I am sharing with my son and daughter who both recently graduated from college.Additional comment made in 2018 - I am now 63, by following Torin Ellis' advice in this book and listening to him on the Karen Hunter show I have attained two additional certifications in my field (CCS and CPC-I) which have allowed me to start a thriving side hustle AND command a higher salary at work. Changing both my professional and personal brand has created unimagined opportunities in both my personal and professional life. I now have a second side hustle(health and wellness for women) and have two interviews this week for positions at my current company which come with sizable promotions in salary and status. I truly thought I had come as far I could at this point in my life. Guess what? Chapter three has only just started for me. I am so grateful. It is always amazing to me when I have friends who ask me, "Who wrote your resume?" I then forward them to Amazon to buy your book. This book is the BOMB!!!!! Read the book, do the work that is needed and you too will become a mover in your own life. Thank you again Torin Ellis.

This book by Torin Ellis needs to be "required reading" for anyone navigating through the corporate world.Young and old, it's never too late to get your career started or rejuvenated, and Mr. Ellis so eloquently provides the blueprint for a successful preparation kit to putting you in the position of power and prosperity."Don't run and hide from questions that cause you to stop and think. It is not always about what you know, but often about how you react to situations that you are faced with. Don't try to run around the question, nor should you provide a superficial response. Star candidates own the conversation process and are able to authoritatively deliver a positive or negative response." (Excerpt from Rip the Resume)This is one of the most powerful and genuine expressions of thought that I have read in a long time.Many prospective candidates hinder themselves by not being able to articulate a tough question, and giving superficial answers to "not be judged". Many times, we are justified in our actions and experiences with previous organizations, but the environment and culture of the organization was not willing to reason or accept an alternative opinion, or maybe just resistant to someone not "falling in line with the status quo".Be honest, and be "walk in your truth"!I am encouraging everyone to buy at least two copies, for yourself and anyone else you love who is having a hard day at work and feeling under appreciated!

This book is perfect for those trying to understand the job market and what recruiters are looking for in candidates. It's short and sweet and easy to read. However just because it's short does not mean it's not deep because it is. One of my favorite concepts that Torin covers is Personal Branding and really explain why the job seekers needs to know what they really want to do with their careers.Teachers and career services counselors should have this book stocked in their classrooms and offices.Highly recommend it.Chris-The ResumeCrusade (dot) com