What to do during your holiday down time? Polish up your resume.

re: What to do during your holiday down time? Polish up your resume.

HeatherLeigh — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 20:15:13 GMT

JP - thanks for your comments. That thread on linkedin was really intersting. Glad to see there are others thinking about it the way I do!

re: What to do during your holiday down time? Polish up your resume.

JP — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 23:52:03 GMT

Hey Heather,

I bumped into this post a little while ago and was curious about your comments on using the label of "expert" for a few reasons:

* I was (at the time) using "expert" as part of my LinkedIn descriptor

* I had a boss once that insisted that she only had "experts" working for her and the company.

*Although I have a great degree of knowledge and skill in my profession of 20 years (and I knock myself out trying to stay "current"), does that entitle me to the label of "expert?"

Do others regard themselves as an “expert?” If so, why?

I decided to ask this question on LinkedIn:

http://www.linkedin.com/answers/professional-development/career-management/PRO_CMA/246376-4568322?browseIdx=0&sik=1213992382683&goback=%2Eamq

The question generated great responses, which also helped me understand your comments. I am glad I saw your post and have since changed my LinkedIn descriptor.

Here are some of my takeaways (lifted from a recent comment I posted on Shel Holtz’s blog --

http://blog.holtz.com/index.php/weblog/comments/who_you_gonna_call_expert_or_amateur

–- as this topic continues to be a passionate one) that resulted from your comments and the LinkedIn responses:

“The {LinkedIn} answers were eye-opening for me and very welcome. The consensus? The label of expert must be earned, rather than touted. The masses, customers, and peers must grant the label of expert. Indeed, “expert” is in the eye of the beholder. Just like a company’s brand is developed by public perception, so, too, is a person’s label of 'expert.' "

Thanks for inspiring me. :)

re: What to do during your holiday down time? Polish up your resume.

HeatherLeigh — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 02:34:18 GMT

Thanks Stephanie, love the good feedback!

re: What to do during your holiday down time? Polish up your resume.

Stephanie — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 01:16:48 GMT

Hi Heather,

I've been following your blog for a couple months now after seeing your name for a job post on linkedin. (I've been applying to jobs in the Seattle area for a while). I just wanted to thank you for all of your job search tips! I noticed that things picked up after I incorporated tips that you wrote about (e.g. a concise, strong email intro in lieu of an attached cover letter). I haven't gotten an offer that I liked yet, but I'll keep chugging along. In the meantime, please keep the candid, helpful career tips coming!

re: What to do during your holiday down time? Polish up your resume.

Brandon — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 04:02:17 GMT

Don't forget to stay in touch with your network too:

http://newlycorporate.com/2007/12/11/deliberate-relationship-enhancement-20-christmas-cards-for-generation-y/

re: What to do during your holiday down time? Polish up your resume.

HeatherLeigh — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 19:13:41 GMT

I think bullets are probably OK. You can always submit a new resume, but just know that it goes in the system with whatever you submitted before.

re: What to do during your holiday down time? Polish up your resume.

MichaelB — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 08:37:55 GMT

Thanks Heather!

Love your great info...

I submitted all my resumes to MS w/ bullets. Should I resend w/o? I haven't heard a word in a number of weeks...

re: What to do during your holiday down time? Polish up your resume.

Wine-Oh — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 00:05:33 GMT

Cant wait to tackle this during some much needed down time. Thanks Heather.

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