The Google Resume

01 December 2013

Diversity of skills. Whereas big companies have designated marketing and finance people, start-ups never have enough people to fill every role. And the smaller the company, the more hats you have to wear.
Leadership opportunities. Many people join a company and find that within months they’re expected to manage several new hires. You’d have to be at a bigger company for years to get such an opportunity.
Control and influnence. Each time a bit of my work shipped at a big company, I was able to point to it and say, “I did that.” At a startup, howere, you are not only shapping the company in how you perform your immdiate responsibilities, but you’re also offering feedback on all aspects of the business.
Rapid results You won’t have to wait years to see your work out in the real world; it’ll happen within months.
High reward. Start-up can make you very, very rich if you get very lucky.

Long hours. With the amount of money and careers depending on a start-up’s success, long hours are critical.
Unclear job description. You are hired in to be a tester, and now you’re helping look for office space.
Low pay. With very few exceptions, start-ups tend to pay below-industry salary and compensate for the difference with stock options.
Limited credibility. You may join a start-up, only to have it fail after a few years. And all of a sudden you’re back on the job market with some no-name company on your resume that wasn’t good enough to survive.
Less mentorship. Big company have invested time and money in understanding how to train new employees; start-ups lack both of those things.

Money. Money may not buy happiness, but it does buy your kid’s college tuition. And a house in a nice neighborhood. Or maybe just a nice bottle of wine after a hard week. Does that matter to you?
Recognition and respect. How much do you care about what others think of you? Would you be OK with people giving just a courtesy smile when you say your profession?
Work/Life balance. There is nothing wrong with wanting a nice, stable, 9-to-5 job.

Develop a track record of achievement.
Learn to write and speak. Communication, whether written or oral, is virtally important to your career success.
Emphasize depth over breadth.
Become a leader. You dont need to be the president of a club or the manager of your team, but find something you can lead.
Find a mentor (or become a mentor). Even if it’s not an official mentorship arrangement, find someone who is five or more than years ahead of you whom you can contact for advice.
Develop a tangible skill.
Learn about technology.

If you’ve got some time to apare, consider pursuing the following path:

Launch a business. Lots of us have ideas floathing around in our heads——why not pursue one of them?
Write a blog. Writing a blog is a great way to show that you have great writing skills, to increase your “net presence”, and demonstrate your interest in a field sunch as technology, media, or gaming.
Start a club or organization.

Do your homework. Research the companies you’re interested in and konw which roles you’d be a good fit for.
Prepare questions. Part of your job at a career fair is to show your passion for the company and the job.
Prepare answers. A company might ask you basic questions about your backgroud.
Practice your elevator pitch.
Tailor your resume.
Dress appropriately.
Follow up.

Here is the Book: The Google Resume.