HOW LATE CAREERISTS CAN DEMONSTRATE LEADERSHIP IN RéSUMéS
Barbara Schultz
Founder-The Career Stager ?? Nationally Certified Résumé Writer ?? Nationally Certified LinkedIn Specialist ??2X LI Top Résumé Writing and Job Search Strategy Voice ?? Transforming words into career marketing campaigns
You’ve been steadily building your knowledge base, reputation, and wisdom throughout your career, so why not declare the number of years you’ve been at it right at the top of the résumé? Convinced the recruiter will be impressed with your years of experience, you prominently declare it in your headline. ?
FIGHT AGEISM BY NOT SHOOTING YOURSELF IN THE FOOT
While it may seem counterintuitive, shining a bright light on tenure could be perceived as resting on your laurels simply for time spent on the job. Eliminate the exact number of years on the job from the top of your résumé. The experience section covers accomplishments and work history and will reflect years on the job. Shift the perception of age as a liability and demonstrate how it’s an asset. One impactful way to show that is with mentoring.
WHY MENTORING SHOWS LEADERSHIP
Leaders possess a strategic vision and contribute to the overall health of an organization. The more seasoned worker can leverage experience, knowledge, and maturity to position the company and employees for continued success through mentoring.
HOW TO CAPTURE VALUE OF MENTORING IN RéSUMéS ?
Here are sample phrases to consider showing a seasoned worker is open, energetic, creative, and a leader through mentoring
? Reinforced the company’s culture and values and promoted teamwork by instituting a mentoring program for emerging professionals
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? Accelerated onboarding process from 90 days to 30 days by sharing legacy knowledge with new engineers and facilitating professional networking opportunities
? Served as company brand advocate by collaborating with the communications team to create engaging website content, effectively attracting quality candidates
? Advocated for continuous technology learning by co-presenting “Test Your Tech-Ability" Day ?
CREATE A LASTING LEGACY
Rather than solely focusing on the legacy knowledge you have, why not create your legacy by sharing what you know and have experienced with future generations? Remember that teacher who awakened your potential and set you on an academic path or that manager who took the time to show you the ropes and launched your career?
Show you are open to the knowledge a mentee brings to the table. It’s a richer experience for all when mutual respect and reciprocity happen!
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8 个月Shifting the focus from tenure to mentoring is a brilliant strategy, Barbara Schultz! It’s also a great way to show adaptability and forward-thinking.?
Principal at Brentwood Advisory
8 个月Great advice regarding mentoring. The big payback from a successful mentorship is the satisfaction from having done well and guided someone toward their objectives.
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8 个月Demonstration of mentorship activities is a smart way to reinforce your value during the job search process and also one you start your new role Barbara Schultz. Your resume guidance for late careerists is on target.