Apparently, it’s no longer reasonable to write out a list of
tasks performed in each position. Even
more now than ever, the onus is on the potential employee to show
accomplishments; how one has changed the landscape of their previous
position. This means my old resume just
doesn’t cut it anymore.
The synopses, the buzzwords, things to avoid: it’s all so
exhausting! It can be hard to sell
oneself. Even if someone isn’t used to
boasting about their accomplishments, the resume is one place where it’s
perfectly acceptable to “toot one’s horn”, in fact it’s encouraged! One needs
to stand apart from the crowd!
It can be a daunting task; so many sentences are written and
deleted. We all know that it is best to
tailor the document to the position, which is why it’s important to know what we
want, in order to put one’s best face forward.
This can be the only shot to land that all-important interview. There are so many questions:
How do I set
myself apart?
How can my
creativity shine through, but still maintain a professional appearance?
How to
format?
What font to
use?
All these rules, constantly changing, it’s almost enough to
make a person want to pull their hair out!
I find taking a deep breath helps, or if it’s impossible to find focus,
there’s always procrastination. The only
problem with procrastination is that the work is still waiting, it doesn’t
finish itself.
What I wouldn’t give
for a team of resume writing elves…
The only option that presents results is to plough right
through. Write and rewrite. Copy and paste. Make spacing changes. Format and reformat. Take a breather and look at it again with
fresh eyes.
Display strengths and skills and use a simple presentation
with a simple font.
I wonder: Can colour
be used without the Elle Woods effect?
Does it give it that little something extra? Without some sort of scent emitting computer,
scenting the resume seems fruitless…
The ultimate goal for me is to show that I’m not just your
run of the mill admin girl.
I’m so much more;
I’m the
“Swiss Army Knife” for your office.
I can take
on anything and get results!
Need light
computer help? I can do that!
Need some
marketing materials devised? I can do
that too!
What about
someone who can anticipate your needs?
Yep, me again!
Need an
outgoing detail-oriented individual with a flair for the creative? I’m your
girl!
Rah-Rah-Sis-Boom-Bah!
Ok, so I got a bit carried away. Sometimes I need to be my own cheerleader to
get through a seemingly impossible task.
Time to buckle down, take a deep breath and dive right in; hopefully I’ll
come out the other side unscathed.
…
Time has passed; I’m not sure how much, as it seems to stand
still when in a resume writing haze. Yet
somehow, I’ve made it through. I’ve
taken away the repetition, presented an organized front, and was able to bring
it back down to two pages. I’m proud of
what I’ve accomplished, but I’ll look at it again later in order to ensure it
reflects the correct image: a reliable, self-directed, efficient Administrator
with a background in problem solving and who possesses a creative flair.
Is that too much for one resume (or not enough)? Only time will tell…
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