[BOOK REVIEW] The 6 Reasons Youll Get the Job - CareerEnlightenment.com

Plan for SuccessThere are six main factors that come into play during the hiring process: presentation, ability, dependability, motivation, attitude, and network. Using  the PADMAN framework, the authors show how employers evaluate each quality.PADMAN is your best defense against getting screened out during the hiring process. Of course its good to make sure you have personalized examples of how  you excel in each category but its also important to customize it to specific employers.“Each company will define their PADMAN slightly differently, because each company has a different image, personality, and set of goals. Understanding how  employers judge each category allows you to identify their preferences and tailor your marketing strategy.”An employer hiring for a customer service position will probably look first at presentation and attitude. For a sales position, your network will be the  hot ticket item.Speaking of networking, here are some interesting statistics from a survey about reputation management thatll encourage you to clean up your online  profile: “86 percent of executive recruiters look online for information that goes beyond a candidates resume, and nearly seven in ten say job candidates  prospects improve when positive information is found online.”Tip the Balance in Your FavorDont forget that in the eyes of an employer, you’re a financial investment. Make sure you’re a wise one. “The employer makes a wise investment when the  benefits he gains outweigh the risks and costs.”Its helpful to gauge your cost benefit ratio before the hiring process begins.If there are any gaps in your resume that an employer could use to screen you out, you should seek out side doors before you submit a resume. This will  give you the opportunity to convince an employer of the benefits of hiring you before theyve even seen a red flag.With this book as a guide, you can build the best plan for highlighting your assets and cushioning your weaknesses. Not only can you get the job, you can  get it faster.Find more materials and resources like the Wall of Side Doors at  www.the6reasons.com