Stop Digging in the Wrong Place: Land Your Dream Job Without a Resume

Did you know that 75% of jobs are never advertised?

This means you could be pouring your energy into activities that yield little to no results – and still feeling stuck.

Take Amar, for example (name changed for confidentiality). A seasoned professional from the insurance industry with 20 years of experience eager to step into a leadership role, Amar left no stone unturned:

• He refined his resume again and again.
• Got it professionally polished and ATS-friendly.
• Sent it to his network and applied to countless job postings.

And yet, he was met with silence. Frustrated, Amar came to me for advice. After a quick conversation, it became clear: Amar was focusing 80% of his efforts on the least impactful part of job hunting.

When I asked him questions like:

• Do you know which companies you’d love to work for?
• Have you identified the decision-makers?
• Do you understand their mission and challenges?
• Do you have a networking plan or a pitch tailored to them?

His answers were a resounding “No.”

Like many job seekers, he was spending 80% of his time on low-impact activities – constantly refining his resume and relying on others for recommendations. This approach is like digging for oil in the wrong spot – no matter how hard you work, you won’t strike gold.

I showed Amar how to shift his approach:

1. Building a list of target companies.
2. Understanding their mission and challenges.
3. Networking strategically to create opportunities.
4. Positioning himself as a solution-provider, not just a candidate.

When Amar refocused his efforts, the results came swiftly. Within weeks, he was having meaningful conversations and eventually landed the leadership role he had been aiming for.

Over my 40+ years experience including recruitment, I’ve seen this pattern time and again. Resumes only play a small role – about 10-15% in hiring decisions, as HR leaders often say. What really moves the needle is your ability to:

• Align with the company’s mission.
• Articulate your value proposition.
• Solve their challenges.

One HR leader likened job search to a cricket match: your resume is just the first over – the real game happens in the middle and final overs.

If this resonates with you, join me for my FREE webinar:

How to Get Your Dream Job Without a Resume

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This could be the game-changer you’ve been searching for. I look forward to seeing you there.

Happy Job Hunting!!!

Sarabjeet Sachar

Founder & CEO, Aspiration

Career Development & Leadership Coach