I just completely revamped my resume. Funny word, that "resume." We put the accents over both E's, but it's not like we say "ray-soo-may" as the accents request. Instead, it's "rez-uh-may" with the vowels dragged out like lazy water pooling in a roadside ditch.
I have never enjoyed writing my resume, mostly because of my perfectionist tendencies. One of the things I'm working on is the ability to savor a success rather than checking it off of a to-do list. Generally, I am focused on new challenges and accomplishments, rarely resting to pat myself on the back. This year's big deal is next year's big whoop. So on my resume, I have to remind myself that I am actually a good catch as far as employers go.
In rewriting my resume, I had to take off my Cap of Humility. Believe it or not, I am actually not one to make a huge hoo-ha over something I've done. It's my German upbringing: you just do what you're supposed to do, you do it well, and you don't throw yourself a parade when it's done. The thing is, I'm learning that most of the world is not so Krauty, and you have to call attention to your accomplishments for people to know they exist.
I'm really pleased with my finished resume. It's honest and pretty good, if I do say so myself. I'd hire me. Of course, in an ideal world, this straightforward resume would get me a job:
THE TOMLIN
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HARD WORKER, NOT SHIRKER
OVERACHIEVER BUT NEVER MACHIAVELLIAN ABOUT IT
NEVER USES "INTERFACE" AS VERB
OFFICIAL MEMBER, TEAM AWESOME
I have never enjoyed writing my resume, mostly because of my perfectionist tendencies. One of the things I'm working on is the ability to savor a success rather than checking it off of a to-do list. Generally, I am focused on new challenges and accomplishments, rarely resting to pat myself on the back. This year's big deal is next year's big whoop. So on my resume, I have to remind myself that I am actually a good catch as far as employers go.
In rewriting my resume, I had to take off my Cap of Humility. Believe it or not, I am actually not one to make a huge hoo-ha over something I've done. It's my German upbringing: you just do what you're supposed to do, you do it well, and you don't throw yourself a parade when it's done. The thing is, I'm learning that most of the world is not so Krauty, and you have to call attention to your accomplishments for people to know they exist.
I'm really pleased with my finished resume. It's honest and pretty good, if I do say so myself. I'd hire me. Of course, in an ideal world, this straightforward resume would get me a job:
THE TOMLIN
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HARD WORKER, NOT SHIRKER
OVERACHIEVER BUT NEVER MACHIAVELLIAN ABOUT IT
NEVER USES "INTERFACE" AS VERB
OFFICIAL MEMBER, TEAM AWESOME
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