“Be the change you want to see in the world.” - Mahatma Gandhi
This is probably one of my favorite quotes and for many different reasons, it compels people to realize that one person and one person alone controls their own destiny. Over time we have learned it’s easier to assigned blame or doubt then to take ownership for a situation-and CHANGE it. We have learned to accept the bum rap rather than rise above a particular situation and face it head on. How many times have you heard the following? I can’t get a job because there just aren’t any jobs out there; I’m going to give up. Folks there are jobs; you just have to work for them. Chances are when you enter your resume into a race for a particular position you are one of literally hundreds.
Over the weekend a friend of mine shared he applied for a job and he was one of 1200 applicants, only 12 job seekers were called for an interview 1 final candidate was hired. He was that one person that got hired. To him that job was the difference between helping take care of his family or not taking care of his family. To him be needed that job and needed to make sure he not only got to the interview but left an impression on that recruiter. He did just that, he didn’t give up and gave it his all. When I think of this man I am reminded of that quote by Ghandi, it would probably have been easier to live on unemployment because it’s simply too hard to get a job OR he could be the change he wanted to see and work hard to get what he needed for his family.
People don’t give up, work harder than ever. Take a hard look at your resume, is it as good as it could be? What story does it tell? Here’s what your resume should say about you:
1. What you have done for other companies that can be viewed as a success.
2. What you would like to do in the future to continue to be a success.
3. What skills you have to contribute to a future company.
Make sure your resume reads so that a recruiter can understand it…..the key is don’t make it to technical. Remember recruiters recruit for many types of positions. When you submit your resume make sure it’s the best one that recruiter will ever see. It’s your job to ensure that you paint the best picture of who you are, no one else can do that for you. Be the change you what to see in yourself and don’t give up. You can find that job and I would bet it’s waiting for you, because after all you’re the best candidate. Grab hold of your destiny and be the change you wish to see in the job market.
Tags: change, first impressions, jobs, resume