Book excerpt: Crack the Job Search Code provides a clear road map with proven methods on how to prepare for and execute a professional caliber job search from start to finish. It provides practical, no-nonsense techniques to help job hunters effectively conduct and shorten their search, and land in another great job. These job search methods have been tested and proven by job hunters around the world. Our recipe for success includes clever tactics that help job hunters open doors and standout from the crowd. Embrace these methods and you will master the art of job hunting, so that you can confidently and successfully execute your job search. Through real-life examples and easy-to-follow steps you'll learn how to: - Set up a work environment that keeps you well organized and on task - Develop and keep a proper mental attitude to temper the peaks and valleys of a job search. - Conduct a thorough self-assessment so that you focus on jobs with a high goodness of fit. - Develop a top notch resume that sparkles and outshines the competition - Prepare supporting marketing materials to help sell yourself, such as Cover Letters, Positioning Statements, Accomplishment Stories, Qualifications Matrix, Word Clouds, Personal Branding via Social Media, Business Cards and References - Network in the hidden job market, get behind job opportunities, and interview to cultivate offers. - Skillfully negotiate for your salary, bonus, benefits and a signing bonus. Start cracking the job search code and shorten your search today!