I was reading a blog entry by Corey Harlock directed at recruiters when this sentence stopped me dead in my tracks:
A resume in no way, shape or form is an indication of the person who created it.
The point of the article (I think) is that recruiters should not be so quick to dismiss applicant resumes.
But seriously? A resume in no way, shape or form is an indication of the person who created it?
With all the buzz about personal branding and authenticity, it’s disheartening to think such a disconnect could exist between resume and job-seeker. It’s true that some people hire professional resume writers to craft their resumes, but a good resume-writing practitioner should be able to authentically capture the job-seeker in print.
What’s the best way to ensure your resume really an indicator of the person — you — who created it? In my opinion, storytelling. A storied resume opens a window into your personality, conveys the authentic you, creates an emotional connection with the reader, and makes you memorable. As I’ve written many, many times in this space, the perfect incarnation of the storied resume is yet to emerge. But I’ve developed some ways to add storytelling to your resume. You can read about them beginning here or here.