GHOSTED AGAIN?
Get Seen. Never Screened.
BE HIRED.
The book
Workbook
The Book
Twelve moves in plain language
Step-by-Step Chapters
A clear, fluff-free roadmap from applicant to hired solution.
The ATS Reality
What applicant tracking systems prioritize and how to handle them.
The Dual-Resume Courtesy
One for the algorithm, one for the decision-maker.
The Three Markets
How to know ghost jobs from real jobs.
The Seven Pressure Signals
Spot a position taking shape before it is announced.
The Bullseye Test
Identify the leader with the problem.
The Four Questions
Turn outreach into two-way dialogue without sounding transactional.
The Three-Part Solution Pitch
Scripts that trigger continued conversations with a hiring authority.
Zero-Obligation Value Deposits
Replace “just checking in” with insights that build instant credibility.
The One-Hour Protocol
Maintain steady momentum in 60 minutes without job-search burnout.
The Late-Stage Green Light
Turn background checks into a fast-track administrative approval.
The Invisible Hire
Position yourself as the obvious choice before a job description is ever written.
Questions
Straight Answers
Is this about avoiding the applicant tracking system?
No. You satisfy the algorithm to clear corporate compliance, then move around it to engage the actual decision-maker.
Does it replace my resume?
No. You will use a two-resume strategy: one plain file formatted for the machine, and another built to impress your future boss.
I am early in my career with no big numbers. Does this still work?
Yes. Demonstrating that you understand a manager’s immediate problem beats having ten years of generic experience. The book includes specific case studies for new grads and early-career professionals.
How much time does this take?
One hour a day. The workbook app structures the strategy into a manageable daily habit so you make steady progress without burning out.
Do I have to cold-call or be pushy?
No. You aren’t selling knives door-to-door. The scripts deliver quick, useful insights that position you as a peer solving a problem, not a needy applicant begging for an interview.
What comes with the book?
You get the core book, the printable Tactical Execution Workbook, and access to the interactive Workbook App.
What format do I get?
An instant digital download that works immediately on any phone, tablet, or computer.
Who wrote it?
John F. Madden, an executive recruiter featured on ABC News and NPR who has been placing candidates into corporate roles worldwide since before LinkedIn existed.
Built for Managers. Endorsed by Candidates.
The book
Workbook
$19.95 for both
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