Sexy resumes? Provocative interviews? One of the Bridget Jones' movies has a classic scene where actress Rene Zellwegger's character, frustrated from not being able to obtain a new job via interviews, simply tells the male interviewer that she was fired from her last job for "shagging" her boss (physical relations). She is immediately hired, and with a devious grin is assured that that type of behavior would not impact negatively upon her career at that company!
Unfortunately, as human beings, everyone is prone to allow their 5 senses (and special 6th combo sense) to slip off-track and digress when making what are supposed to be strictly business decisions with respect to human resources and hiring practices. This is true of all positions, even those that are filled by people that the company's clientele will never even see. Why? People are physically attracted to each other, period. But, how does this affect job applicants, their resumes, and job interviews? Resume services know.
While background, work experience, professionalism, education, skill sets, character, work ethics, ability, relationships (who ya know) and "person to job-fit" should be the prime criteria for hiring and filling positions, we must face the fact that the interviewer liking the applicant is also a major factor - and possibly the most-important one. The sexy resume may be what gets the initial interview! Then comes the personality deal. have you ever thought in these terms at all?
As such, why not find out about your interviewer ahead of time, and make every effort to also be "likable" to him or her in a friendly, somewhat sexy, yet professional manner? It simply makes good sense to give yourself a chance, and not to be ruled-out if you might be the best person for the job, right? Wouldn't it be wrong for you, if you are the best applicant, to lose the opportunity just because one person interviewing you doesn't click with ya?
Few of us are ever ourselves during interviews or meetings, as much as we may try to be. We act different because we are often nervous or timid. Why not really be yourself? Let a good resume service do their job, and you do yours in obtaining a job!
If you are a studly guy or a sexy woman, let some of that charm or charisma or sex-appeal exhume from you in the meeting. Be extremely cordial in the follow-up letter, as well... For that matter, un-bore your resumes and cover letters, making them a somewhat sexy combo - if you have the proper background - add appeal on the resume/cover letter and in the interview! Be yourself, be likable, and demonstrate what you can do for the organization....
Jimmy Hall is the owner of Jimmy Hall Writing Services (404-580-1501).
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