"You Are So Much More Than Your Resume"
Your resume is only...
~Where you came from ~Who you were ~What you did ~What you've learned thus far and ~What you have achieved, thus far
Therefore, your resume doesn't tell,
~About all of your travels and what you're learned there ~Who you have become ~What you can still do ~What you still can learn and ~What you still can achieve
You are so much more than your resume or multiple interviews can tell...
Indeed, strategic assessments must follow mere resume scanning, telephone interviews and face to face interviews.
Personally, even after all of that, I prefer Panel Interviews, because there are more eyes, ears and thought processes in the room for a more diverse and comprehensive discussion.
Because, if HR, Hiring Managers and Staffing Agencies can only see you for what you were and not for what you have become, can still do and your untapped potential...
They will always misunderstand and underestimate you, your abilities and your Real-True Potential.
(Even the legendary and great Mr. Thomas A. Edison, underestimated the legendary and great Nikola Tesla.)
Always remember, that Potential, like gravity and dark matter, cannot be seen, but none the less it drives, seeds, presses and pulls the future forward.
well Mr. Perry it sounds like you can help me.. what should I do next ?
My brother I feel you on this. However, these employers are not interested in that part of you they are interested in are you experience and knowledgeable to do the job that they are interviewing you for. They are in business to make money they do not care about where you come from or how you came over. They just pay you to do a job and try to low ball you against what your credentials say your starting salary is. Good piece my brother.
Well said, I sat on a full panel interview before and it was quiet interesting, but after the first person asked me a question I was more relaxed and just gave them me and not the what they wanted to hear based on the resume...before I knew it, we all were in there just talking about where we want to see the company go and how we will work together to do so and how we all will contribute that together with the experience in the room and everyone willing to learn from one another...
Thank you for the encouraging post. Many hiring managers don't look past the surface when looking at a resume. Also, with many companies and agencies using searches that only highlight keywords, it makes it even more difficult to get past a superficial review. While technology is a beneficial in our modern world, it has removed the human factor from the hiring and interview process for job seekers.
I needed this today. Thanks Charles!
Words of truth well spoken
I love it..Reality of life
Yes. yes, like the old adage - "It's what's inside that counts" But all we're talking about here is getting a gol-durned job, not getting married or applying for sainthood. Philosophy is all well and good, but a resume is STILL the first step, unless one has a special relationship with someone in the corporate power structure
Chas, I agree with everything you stated about Resume. There is also such thing as Cover Letter which mostly underused. It can incorporate everything from the second list ("who are you now and your potential and abilities").
As a prospective employee, I appreciate this because it allows me to better share my energy and also absorb the energy of those who potentially may become an important part of my work life and career and maybe even my personal and social life. But if I am not getting a positive vibe, I actually have decided for them that I am not a good fit. More than once, I have politely thanked them for their time and with respect for their time suggested we end the interview. You want to see some surprised looks ! That's because I am not just being interviewed, I also am interviewing. Depending on the time of the day, I actually have been invited to stay for at least lunch. And strangely, in a more casual setting, the energy does sometimes change.. but not so much that I change my mind. But it's always fun and interesting to meet new people and learn about their jobs and their company's culture etc...