[Hidden-tech] resume writer

[Shel Horowitz]

At 1:49 PM -0500 2/9/12, Val Nelson wrote:
>You make a good point about not stopping with the resume.
>
>As a career and business coach, I see lots of problematic resumes 
>and misunderstandings about the job search. I even see resumes by 
>resume services that don't understand today's job market.
>
>Shel's approach is the right one. He gets that a resume is a 
>marketing tool where you need to get creative.

Thanks, Val! Yes, absolutely, a resume is a marketing document.

>It can't be an old school resume in today's market or you'll be lost 
>in the shuffle.

Well, let me suggest a modification: If you have had 3-4 jobs in the 
same career, progressive increases in responsibility, two or more 
years at each, no significant gaps, and a reputable degree, the 
traditional format is perfect for you. I do plenty that fit that 
mold--but Hidden-Techers don't tend to fall into that profile. For 
those of us with multiple career interests, lateral moves, multiple 
accomplishments, and/or short work periods with breaks, it 'snot a 
good format. I have a lot more fun with the challenging ones, even 
though the take me longer.

>
>In terms of books, I have found that many of my career coaching 
>clients don't get as much out of the Parachute book as some other 
>books.
>
>A couple of new books that are fun, creative, and concrete:
>- The Anti-Resume Revolution by our local genius Angela Lussier.
>- Career Renegade by Jonathan Fields.
>Both of those books accommodate for the fact the more and more 
>people have to start their own business to follow their calling. And 
>then there are all the specialty career books such as for 
>introverts, mid-life, etc.

One very old book that I still recommend: Career Map by the Valley's 
own Neal Yaeger--still the best thing I've seen on the hidden job 
market. And for thinking about building a future with non-traditional 
careers in multiple sectors, another local author, Margaret 
Lobenstine, The Renaissance Soul.

>
>Actually many people just don't get enough out of any book. They 
>need help rethinking their career, getting past fears, considering 
>self-employment, etc.
>
>Just my (more than) two cents from a coach perspective.
>
>Thanks
>Val


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