Too much criticism and not enough constructive advice left a local woman dismayed after a city-sponsored career event.
EDITOR,
On May 1, for the first time since living in Tracy, I visited a job fair, which was at the Holiday Inn Express. I met some lovely, friendly people who were happy to speak to me about services they offer to help those looking for employment, as well as employers looking to fill open positions.
The only sour note was my visit to the city of Tracy table, which had two consultants to help “critique” the resumes job hunters brought with them. While I waited to be helped, I listened to one of them tear down someone’s resume.
When it was my turn, I spoke with the woman, who seemed friendly enough, but she only quickly scanned my resume. Then she asked me questions about experiences that were clearly stated in my resume.
The other consultant had not looked at my resume for five seconds before he started tearing it apart. Without actually reading it, he gave me the same “critique” he gave to the person in line in front of me. He went on to say that my resume would not get me more than 20 seconds of someone’s time. In the end, the only compliment he gave me was the type of paper I used for my resume.
I did not get to inform them that I have found success in the past with all the resumes I have created. The last time I used the resume, I was given a position as an inside sales rep at a software company, making just shy of a six-figure salary.
Although I appear youthful for my age, I have quite a bit of experience in life and career, so I will not take to heart the negative feedback I was given. I do feel bad, though, for the young people at the job fair, almost half my age, whose resumes were also being torn down.
I have my own critique I would like to give to these two. First, if you are going to critique someone’s resume, please read it first. Second, if you are in a position to help someone, lift them up rather than tear them down.
— Linda Marshall, Tracy
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