Here Comes The Judge

Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passions, they cannot alter the state of facts and evidence. – John Adams

Several years ago, I provided resume-writing services to a judge from another state. He came to see me for an in-office visit and called me “Girlie” instead of Billie.

I offered him numerous ideas and strategies for getting his resume in tip-top condition to serve his particular purposes. As I walked him through the process of do this, change this, that’s fine, edit this, we came to the profile section. Again, I shared many tips on how to build that particular piece with excellence.

The judge said “Going to stop you right here, Girlie…so what you’re saying is that the profile is where you put the evidence, right?"

"Well, yes – that’s right Judge."

That is very right, indeed!

To this day, I am grateful to The Judge.

He helped me – a lot! He taught me something valuable.

He said what I was trying to say – only better.

Put your evidence in the profile.

Provide proof that your credentials align with the organization's specified requirements.

Otherwise, you are wasting someone’s time.

Or your own.

Homework Exercise:

Take a look at the existing profile in your resume.

Does it provide compelling evidence to support your target goal?

Does it deliver proof that your credentials align with the organization’s requirements?

Or, are you wasting someone’s time?

Or your own?

Don't leave inferences to be drawn when evidence can be presented. – Richard Wright

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