Journal week #4 – Originator Jeff

What I already knew about this week’s PCOMM…

I thought building a resume and cover letter would be an easy topic. I thought I knew a lot about the topic. I guess what I’m saying is I didn’t know much about this weeks PCOMM.

What I still wonder about this week’s material…

I still have some issues with being able to write a one page resume. It just doesn’t seem to be enough information for someone to be able to make a quality decision. I guess when I’m done I’ll see if I’m correct or not.

Also, why is it important to know ones “weaknesses and threats” when writing a resume? I don’t think sharing those with a potential employer, especially before they have a chance to meet with you in person, is a great idea. Strengths and opportunities yes.

For example, advertising my weakness with people. Say I have a tendency to sometimes snap and loose it all over the office if I don’t get my way. Kicking and screaming as I’m getting dragged out of the office by building security, spray painting “Vengeance is mine says Jeff!” all over the bosses car, forgetting that signing graffiti on the bosses car is a bad idea..… not that I have this problem. I’m just saying, it may not be a good idea to disclose this kind of weakness if I’d like an interview … Just as an example of course.

What I learned this week…

I’ve never really thought about putting myself in employer’s shoes while writing my resume. I think it’s interesting how Marc tied it all together with last week’s material and the “empathy” stuff.

Also, that no matter how prepared or confident one feels before and after the midterm concerning what they know, it may not be enough.

My contribution this week…

I helped an unsaid couple with an unsaid document that apparently helped out a bit in some unsaid instance.