Up for a promotion, I was asked to present my resume. This was a first for me; previous promotions did not include interviews let alone my resume. Tsk, tsk, I have been neglectful. Bad MT listener.
Oh, can you send me your resume?
GASP, when do you need it by? (Currently it was 4PM)
Now, so I can attach it to your interviews with everyone.
I'll have it to you tonight. (Mark & Mike ringing in my head.)
Oh, I listened to the resume podcasts. Just a few minutes every quarter to get that document updated. Then just slim it down to a page tailored to the position you want. Sure, for someone else who hasn't been with their company as long that would apply, but not me, I am not even looking for another job.
Grasshopper, you still have not snatched the pebble from my hand.
I was lucky and I had access to information in my last position to create this document. So a few hours later, I have a beautiful one page resume. Could it have been better? Sure and next time it will be, because I will not get caught with my pants down again!
P.S. Guess it is time to print out that contact list as well. (Wink wink)
Nice recovery and good reminder
Plus, anyone who can through in a Kwai Change Cain reference is a good poster ;)
Thanks for sharing ... now,
Thanks for sharing ... now, anybody listening? [hint, hint]
This is one of the advantages of working for a consultancy
One of the advantages of working for a consultancy, where our resumes get circulated in pitches for new assignments, is that we have to update them regularly. I update my resume about once every 4 to 6 weeks, actually I currently update 4 of them as right now management mandate three different formats (one page resume similar to the MT format, 'Performance Card' which is a Excel spreadsheet where we have to put specific information in specific boxes and one page CV in a PowerPoint slide) plus there's my 'career management document'/'CV for agencies' document.
Maybe a motivation to regularly update your resume is to move from 'Brand You' to 'Consultancy You'? You are not an employee doing a job, you are a consultant preparing for your next assignment, ensuring that you are developing your skills and building a good reputation for delivering what's needed when it's needed.
Stephen
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