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The Real Secret to Getting a Great Job: Forget Your Resume, Dig Out That Old Rolodex

Learn the secret strategy top performers use to land jobs without ever clicking ‘Apply.’ Hint: it’s all about your connections.

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Leigh McKiernon
Oct 24, 2024
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So, you’ve decided it’s time for that big career move. You’ve spent hours agonizing over your resume, trimming it like a topiary to fit exactly one page, and you’ve penned a cover letter that you’re convinced could bring a tear to a hiring manager’s eye. You confidently hit “Apply” over and over, convinced that your sheer persistence will attract the at…

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