The X-Factor Resume

About the Book

The X-Factor Resume, Reinventing the Resume for the 21st Century!, is the most updated, researched study ever conducted on resumes. Four years of research and over 6,000 management interviews later, we found a "new paradigm" shift happening in companies across the country. This new paradigm deals with a new type of resume, crystalized information, how it's conveyed and presented. What makes this resume style so unique is it capitalizes on one area that most other resume books miss. It will change how people from here forward look at developing their resume. It's the "X-Factor" and it's the new language companies are starting to speak. If you don't know it, you better!

"An era of change makes this book essential for those who want to most effectively position themselves for new opportunities. It's a must read for all who are in career transition! This is the finest in-depth guide I have ever seen on this important subject." Gary S., Past President, GAMA

"The value this book brings will, in my opinion, be the standard for others to follow for years to come." Dan S., SVP

This book will teach you what your competitors are NOW doing differently and why they might have an edge over you. It will teach you the biggest mistake 99% of all people make when writing or reading a resume. We'll show you stupid format taboos, visual effects that have cost thousands of people interviews and a new career. You'll learn about specific words and phrases that single you out to management. In addition, you'll learn about the words you should never use on a resume. These words spell trouble and they could be keeping you from getting an interview and hired. We'll guide you through a step-by-step process that will completely change the way you look at yourself and how others evaluate you. This process is, without a doubt, the best at developing critical information that companies now want and look for on a resume. We'll teach you how to use a unique tool called "The Rule of 25". This rule is extremely helpful in all aspects of business, from evaluating opportunities to every day business decisions. If you're looking for your resume to stand out in the crowd and get the interview, this is the only book you will ever need.

About the Author

James F. Roth is one of America's top executive recruiters, as well as a dynamic speaker and writer. For nearly 30 years, Jim has been a top producer in the Insurance and Recruiting Industry. Starting as an agent in 1974, he worked his way up to Agency Manager, Regional Vice President, National Marketing Director and today, Senior Vice President. Jim currently heads up the Insurance and Financial Service Division for the Vermillion Group, (www.vermilliongroup.com) a franchise office of the world's largest executive recruiting company, Management Recruiters International. MRI has over 1200 offices, 5,000 recruiters nationwide and places over 45,000 people per year.

With three decades of experience, 20 years of which as an executive, recruiting and hiring has been a way of life for Jim. A perennial award winner, he's qualified for numerous regional, national and company awards both in the insurance and executive recruiting industries. Most recently, Jim was honored with two #1 awards "National Billing Leader" and "The National Cash-In Leader". Both are top positions in executive recruiting.

Jim has taught numerous training classes for recruiting and how to find "Top Quality Candidates". In 2001, he authored "How to Raise Your Company's Benchmark" and created MRI's "Performance Evaluation", a tool that is being used to evaluate a candidate's key strengths, skills and past performance. These tools help hundreds of hiring authorities determine a candidate's potential for future performance and success for the company.

Those that know Jim personally will tell you that integrity, a mid-western work ethic and faith are the bulwarks of his personality. As you'll read in the pages to follow, he's a passionate expert in his area of expertise. Most of all, his ideas are not theory, but practical real world answers backed by exciting real world results.