Review of "From Resume to Payday: Online Secrets to Find and Land Your Dream Job by Mir Haynes

Mir Haynes Has Done the Work So You Don't Have To.

Mir Haynes has written "From Resume to Payday: Online Secrets to Find and Land Your Dream Job," based on her experience as a professional resume writer.

Her philosophy is simple "Discover > Position > Share. Ms. Haynes' ebook is no-nonsense, practical and reassuring. Right from the start, she says, "You've got a job to find and time is of the essence." By her own admission, she is very organized and, if you read the book, some of those organizational skills will rub off on you.

She gives common sense advice, but as we all know, common sense is not all that common. She points out that her plan is "beautiful in its simplicity." Here are some examples: 1. Don't waste time surfing the net; 2. Have a plan; 3. Strategize. 

Ms. Haynes has some tricks of the trade up her sleeve that she is willing to share. She explains how to use google alerts to find out about your dream job. I use google alerts for articles about me or my books, and I never thought of using google alerts for job leads, but I think it is genius. She explains how you you can do a detailed google search and find out information others might miss. She also gives tips on a "failproof way to find niche job boards." 

Ms. Haynes explains how social media can help you get a job. She gives down to earth advice about Linkedin, Facebook, and Twitter. I always think of Linkedin as a Facebook for professionals and agree that Facebook, if continued, should be private. We have all heard of stories about a picture on Facebook that shows the applicant in an unflattering light and guess who does not get the job? She even explains how to get rid of tagged pictures on Facebook.  One has to be vigilant as to what is included.

Ms. Haynes goes into great detail on how Linkedin recommendations can help your job search. The resume picture and your name should be the same on all these forms of media. Ms. Haynes is very strategic. There are certain types of information that can be used on Linkedin to supplement what is in your resume. 

Her conclusion tackles five areas. 1. Make technology work for you. 2. Target and customize. 3. Do personal branding. 4. Be proactive and 5. Be professional. Finding a job is a daunting task and many don't really know where to begin.  Ms. Haynes takes away much of the mystique of finding a job. Buy this book, take her advice, and find a job.

by Mary Greenwood, Attorney, Human Resources Director and Author, How to Interview Like a Pro; 43 Rules For Getting Your Next Job. website:www.marygreenwood.org and email: howtointerview@aol.com. Mary has been quoted in the NY Daily News, Kiplinger Retirement Report, CBS Money Watch and State Farm Good Neighbor Magazine, among others.

by Mir Haynes, Professional Resume Writer and SEO Consultant. Find her online at www.rtpresumes.com and www.AnaboStudios.com.




Mary Greenwood, Mediator, Attorney and Author of How to Interview Like a Pro, winner of ten book awards
www.marygreenwood.org