Resumes Stink!

[Phil Rosenberg]

And so does yours…. I don’t even have to see it to know it stinks. How can I know this?

Because it’s a resume, and resumes stink. They don’t work well in today’s world because they only work one direction….you to the employer. Resumes don’t grab the employer's attention, and don’t allow the employer to communicate back to you. So what’s a better way? The same way I’m reaching you!

Hats off to marketing guru Seth Godin, because he “gets it”. I’ll explain tactics of how to create this in later posts, but for starters read Seth’s post http://sethgodin.typepad.com/seths_blog/2008/03/why-bother-havi.html

If you'd like a free 30 minute resume consultation, or some advice your career transition, just email your resume to me at [e-mail], and we'll schedule a time to talk.

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Phil Rosenberg
President, reCareered
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Blog: http://reCareered.blogspot.com

[Miriam Salpeter]

Phil -
I agree with you that a resume isn't the best or only tool job seekers should be using to propel their searches forward. I believe that job seekers need to take advantage of social networking/Web 2.0 opportunities, technology and in-person networking to sell their accomplishments to employers.

However, I think that Seth was wrong when he suggested that people don't need a resume. The fact is, most people are not so extraordinary that they will be recruited for every job they seek. Someone may recruit candidates as a result of their blogs or based on the expertise they demonstrate on LinkedIn, but those recruits will be asked to submit a resume to support their interest in the job and to follow HR guidelines.

In my estimation, having a resume IS important. The key is to have a great resume in combination with broader marketing efforts for a job hunt.