Elevate Beyond

Book excerpt: At a time when career and job opportunities are becoming increasingly competitive, it is essential to do all you can to show your professional and personal uniqueness. In Elevate Beyond, Jake provides strategies, tips, stories and resources to show how you can stand out in work and life! As a recent graduate from the University of Southern California, Jake knows what it is like to search for internships and jobs and find ways to stand out from his peers. After going to resume seminars, networking events, mock interviews, and doing over 100 professional informational interviews, Jake has unlocked valuable knowledge that can save you time and money and help take you to the next stage of your professional journey. In discussions with the CEO of MVMT Watches, a current NFL player for the New England Patriots, professors from USC, and professionals from Apple and the finance world, Jake shares stories and suggestions on how to elevate yourself beyond the competition. Each interview focuses on a different skill set and showcases how you can succeed in all aspects of life. Jake combines these lessons with his own experiences to teach you how to discover a career you are passionate about, become a champion networker, and use resume, interview and social media strategies to stand out from your peers and colleagues. A framework for career and life advancement, Elevate Beyond combines real world experiences with actionable exercises that make it easy for the reader to apply. Jake's lessons and useful exercises prove that anyone can stand out from the crowd and achieve their goals. The only shortcut in life is to start now, and Elevate Beyond provides you with both the tools and knowledge to get you started on your path to success. As part of his personal journey and mission to give back, Jake will be donating a percentage of all proceeds to Children's Hospital Los Angeles in honor of his good friend David Stroud who passed away after a four year battle with cancer.