Torin Ellis - Rip the Resume--Job Search & Interview Power Prep

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Copyright 2016 by Torin Ellis

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. No part of this work covered by the copyright herein may be reproduced or used in any form or by any meansgraphic, electronic, or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, taping, Web distribution, or information storage and retrieval systemswithout the prior written permission of the author.

ISBN: 978-0-7689-4143-2

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DEDICATION

To My Father

You told me to work hard. I wanted to save you. More than anything.

Happy birthdayMarch 23rd, 19472016

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

A special thanks to Felecia Hatcher-Pearson, author of Start Your Business On a Ramen Noodle Budget

You can only live on potential for so long.there will come a time when people will require you to cash in on that potential, and, at that time, your potential must produce profits.

INTRODUCTION

By virtue of our presence, weve been granted the opportunity to live life, travel the world, and search for our passion. No matter our class or stature, no matter the circumstances experienced while growing up, no matter the challenges weve had or have to overcome, we are granted permission to pursue a full life just by our existence. We have the talent required to solve problems, to thrive, and to be of value to others. We were designed to leave our mark on the world. Over the span of 18 years, I have built an extensive footprint in the Human Capital space through career development boot camps, coaching, building diversity strategies, and actually recruiting high-performing sales, sales leadership, and technical talent. I have worked with thousands of candidates directly and indirectly. These experiences have all been part of my adventurous and interesting professional pursuit toward a full life.

In 2015, I was asked, Torin, after all these years of doing what you enjoy, what was the one thing that led you to come and share with others what you have experienced? It seemed like an easy question to answer, but it actually challenged me. Considering I was on stage as part of a panel, I didnt have a ton of time to marinate, so I quickly provided an eloquent response that captured the attendees attention. The panel ended on a high note, and, in true fashion, I left the people in the room with a clear understanding of my passion for the subject of career development, diversity, and parity around access to opportunity. Some time later, I thought about the original question and decided to share a more detailed response below. Have a look:

Question: Torin, after all these years of doing what you enjoy, what was the one thing that led you to come and share with others what you have experienced?

Response: I began to reflect back on all that life has afforded me. I have traveled to thirty of the fifty states, plus Japan, the Philippines, the Bahamas, Mexico, London, Paris, and Turkey, and I have met some of the most amazing, brilliant people. I have been a part of many life-changing speaking engagements with Monster.com (Making College Count and Making High School Count), the Maryland Business Roundtable for Education, and of course, on my own. I have hosted and produced several technology events on college campuses that attracted hundreds of high school students interested in learning about the power of technology and mentorship. Ive had a magazine, a radio show, and explored gamifying the job search process. Ive developed television and web series that address the career search and highlight the lack of diversity and have constantly explored how I might innovate in this space.

These are all contributing factors to why I decided to write this quick reference manual of job search and power prep tips. Pulling from each experience listed, I recognize that I hold a wealth of information and wisdom gained over the course of my own professional journey. To let all this remain tucked away either within or on a hard drive is a disservice. The timeline has been long in the making, in some ways overdue. Truth is, after three years of learning the recruiting ropes and engaging with tenured talent, I saw that many were unprepared for the interview process. These were professional men and women with five plus years of experience, earning $100,000$200,000 per year. In addition, after hosting several events on college campuses and interacting with undergraduate students and recent alumni, I came to learn they were woefully unprepared for the job search and interview process. This was the case for several reasons, primarily youth and lack of experience, bad advice, and limited access to resources or understaffed career centers. That was back in 2001now fast forward to 2016. In this economic and political climate, with disruption and innovation barreling down upon us, I know that you cannot afford to be ill-prepared in todays job market.

I believed then and believe even more now that my work is not in vain. In the midst of everything, I have made up my mind that no crisis will uproot my anchor, which is to be of service. My passion for the Human Capital space is deep, and Im committed to leaving candidates and clients with a better recruiting experience. I still see the need to be of service to millions of alumni, undergraduate students, and tenured professionals alike. Rip the Resume is a digestible approach to having a sound job search and resume-development process. This guide serves as a foundation for your career growth today and tomorrow.

You can be told all day long why, but if you dont have the element of how, you will be stuck in neutral. Holding Rip the Resume in your hand was not made possible by one thing, but rather through the perseverance that I learned and applied in my life to constantly keep going in the midst of whatever was thrown my way. I experienced that economic collapse of 2001 (Internet) and again in 2008 (housing) and watched recruiters who had been in the industry for years run for cover. It made sensethey needed to generate income and provide for their families; in some ways, I should have done the same. Instead, I stuck with it. I continued to nurture my craft; I took the bumps and bruises of being shut out, shut down, and even told to shut up. I prevailed!

I encourage you that no matter what you are experiencing, if you believe in your preparedness and the mission, and you feel you have the resources to push forward, then do so. Enjoy this book and remember it doesnt stop here. Visit and interact on www.riptheresume.com . Follow me on social media. Encourage others to do the same. My purpose is clear: to deliver a resource that assists you in creating a new chapter in your life. I came here to break new ground and provide wisdom that is instrumental in building, cultivating, and helping you broadcast yourself. Lets RIP!