Resumes are kept short and concise in order to make the selection process "easier" for the hiring company. Understandable. However, that makes it difficult to showcase the character, integrity, grit and passion of a candidate. I have found in my 23 year professional career that the best companies to work for have been the ones willing to focus time and energy on getting to know their candidates and their willingness to take the chance on candidates (includes my peers) that are willing to use their strengths outside their documented skill sets in order to become successful and impact the business. The critical question is...how does this "perfect" match come together? In my opinion, it takes flexibility on both parts. Companies need to learn how to change the paradigm and think outside the resume box. Candidates need to invest in themselves and learn ways to become unique and marketable. Hiring and getting hired is the biggest challenge in today's workplace. Nothing is rocket science, well except rocket science, and can be learned. Let's do this together to work toward a common goal of success!