In medicine, one looks at how 'well tolerated' a drug will be related to its side effects. In job hunting, many people look for job requirements that can be well tolerated.
Yet after life, most people don't want their tombstone to read, "He tolerated stuff for people who paid him." Especially, when you realize that you can make more money doing work that engages your passions. Life is too short doing work you don't like or working for idiots. The
'well tolerated' approach to job hunting usually results in resumes, networking conversations and interviews that are fuzzy and not easily read by the other person. Job seekers taking a 'well tolerated' approach need to wake up and get a career coaching makeover.
Here are some resume and interviewing tips from The Wall Street Journal article (May 21, 2002), 'Job Search 'Makeover' Reveals Tactical Flaws':
1. Narrow job goals to emphasize your strongest assets
Don't expect prospective employers will read your resume 5 or 6 times to figure out what you can and want to do. Have a focused direction--not a potpourri of "I can tolerate these other things, too."
2. Widen your list of potential employers
Don't let your personal perceptions limit your job hunting success. Being uncomfortable with different industries or work roles can prevent you from getting to where you want to be.
3. Clarify and polish your resume
Highlight your most valuable and specific skills and competencies. Remember the summary is the most important part of the resume because most hiring managers only assess a resume for 10 seconds.
4. Hone your interviewing and follow-up tactics
Be sure to review your weaknesses, as well as your strengths, in both the interview and thank you letters to interviewers. By knowing who you are and what you are meant to do, can set you above most job hunters.
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