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From everything to very little? |
| Message Name: |
Vers-a-borded-atility |
| Date Posted: |
10/01/2002 |
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This is a story about a creative pro who is getting nowhere fast currently.
I have a BBA, led my college paper, led or founded two small papers, one daily, helped kick off a multimedia company, have written stories all over the subject map. Photographer, designer, editor, writer, pre-press expert, color expert, department manager, COO, task analyst, organizer, web designer, marketing copy writer and designer. My skills say I could be a managing editor or a valuable member of an entrepreneurial team. My career shows a list of mediocre companies -- no big names.
So am I being hurt by my versatility, are the company names not impressive enough, do I have to dole out cash I don't have to get my resume to the right people? Do I come off too directionless, or do I come off as if I should just start my own company?
How do I find a job, when jobs I am perfect for I'm getting zero response from, online? |
| Message: |
Dear jos:
It's really hard to say without looking at your resume. Sometimes lots of exp. does get read as "doesn't know what s/he really wants to do" or "a job hopper." Creative people who have many interests/talents are not appreciated by HR folks who are trying to find square pegs for square holes. You may want to get some prof. resume help. You may have to "tailor" your resume to each spot you apply for. You could try submitting your resume to the Vault resume review message board. It's free. It's a start.
I hope you are networking with all of these different folks you've worked with in the past. Sounds like a wide range of contacts.
Best of luck,
Jane
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