Things you CAN'T put on a resume

My last day of my summer job was today.  While it was supposed to be job to give me some money before I left for China, when China died, the job really became another adventure and another job that I have gained experience from.  But a job is more than the things we did/do at that job, there are so many intangibles that can't accurately be put on a resume, well not without your resume being thrown out because it looks like it was written by a twelve year old girl.  So the question becomes how to highlight those intangibles before you even get to an interview. 

First: What are the intangibles I am talking about-- Some people may not even know about these because they are so overlooked.  So maybe I should explain. 

When I was in the army, I got to experience a lot of different leadership styles. The aggressive, the teacher, the leader, the boss, etc. and each one of those leadership styles were good and bad for different things.  But while I can credit the army for my leadership experience, isn't it just as important that I have different styles at my disposal and that I have my own style of leadership.

At this last summer job, and my summer job at Camp Unahliya I really learned how adaptable I am especially when dealing with people.  Any one of my friends would tell you that I am a Grade A asshole, but put me with some parents or people I don't know and I’m actually a pretty nice guy. So I have experience working with people in a professional atmosphere.  But so does the jackass that rings you out at Wal-Mart and he can put that on his resume and it has the same value as mine does.

And I know what you’re saying right now. “Well that’s why they call references about you.” Guess what I know this.  But as they say first impressions are the most important thing, because you only get one.  Well your resume is your first impression and I would hope that you are putting your best foot forward.

My mind keeps telling me that there has to be a way to get that message across but I haven’t found a way to write my resume in a way that shows it.

I put out 20 resumes since the last post, and I will be doing more since I am no longer working.  I am not sure that I will ever get a job that I love, but I know I need to get a job so I can move on from my life.  Well… more on that next time. Comments and Shares are much appreciated everyone.