EXPERIENCE. This is a very tough section of my resume, so I have saved it for last. Isn’t that what an accomplished professional does? Saves the hardest for last? Makes sense to me because, although admittedly unlikely, what if I suffered through the hard part, then died? What a waste of energy and mental capital. Don’t do the hard part til you’re sure you need to.
(Another case in point—ironing. The neighbor to my childhood home ironed all her ironables on Sunday to get ready for the week. Even as a child, I looked upon her with pity. What a waste. I knew even then that one week she’d die and would have at least a few days of clothes ironed that needn’t have been.)
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While doing some reading on resumes on the Internet, I came across a handy piece of advice.
Hobbies can also be used effectively to counter potential age bias. For example, the over 50 candidate might mention that she is a marathon runner to imply overall stamina, health, and fitness and to dissuade any bias that as an older worker the candidate lacks the necessary energy to do the job.
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I am a master of indecision. So I thought I had tackled the tough part when I finally decided, after months of indecision, to jump ship. That is, leave my current employer. But no, the hard part was admitting to myself that, when I do jump, I don’t really care if I land in the sea of legals.
So, here I am, 28 years after graduating from law school, drafting the all-important “Profile” section of my resume. So far, I’ve typed PROFILE. Now I’m stuck.
I had consulted recruiters, obtained resume samples, all I need to do now is define myself post-lawyer. One recruiter told me most employers are so busy, many won’t get beyond the profile section before making the decision about interviewing me. Great. Nothing like amping up the pressure.
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