You Are Kind of a Big Deal - CareerAlley

You Are Kind of a Big Deal - CareerAlley We may receive compensation when you click on links to products from our partners. You miss 100 percent of the shots you never take. Wayne Gretzky Author Byline: Jessica has a true passion for the job seeker, evidenced by her desire to share everything she can with everyone she can about resume writing and interviewing. Author Website: http://www.greatresumesfast.com Im kind of a big deal. When Ron Burgundy uttered this famous line in Anchorman, everyone in America laughed and started throwing this phrase around. Of course, the line was funny because it would be ridiculous for anyone to say this about themselves in real life right? One of the greatest challenges people face in writing their resumes is feeling comfortable talking about their accomplishments and achievements. The very idea of bragging about themselves is so uncomfortable for many people that they end up selling themselves short. This is one of the advantages of working with a professionalwe have no reservations about highlighting other peoples talents! For example, I recently wrote a resume for someone in the financial department of a Fortune 50 company. During his tenure, the company had done the largest-ever migration to a popular software system that is considered the gold standard in his industry. Due to his broad understanding of both his field and of technology, he was one of only a dozen people chosen throughout the company to work with the consultants who were designing, testing, and implementing the new system. The kicker was, he never mentioned any of this to me until our very last phone conversation. What a valuable piece of his professional life! Many times, I dont really know much about my friends professional lives unless they happen to get a promotion or change jobs altogether. Because I dont interact with them in a business setting, Im often surprised to learn that my friends are out doing some pretty impressive things in their work lives. For instance, a couple of months ago I learned that a good friend has been maintaining a 4.0 in the masters program shes been in for several yearswhile working full-time. No wonder shes always studying! As you begin a job search, it may take some time to become comfortable talking about your academic and professional accomplishments. Attending networking functions that focus on this type of conversation can help you overcome this roadblock. This is also why its important to have a professional, colleagues, or friends look over your resume before you start sending it off. If your current resume doesnt scream, Im kind of a big deal, you need to rework it until your strengths shine through! Article courtesy of the Recruiting Blogswap, a content exchange service sponsored by CollegeRecruiter.com, a leading site for college students looking for internships and recent graduates searching for entry level jobs and other career opportunities. Good luck in your search.