Since I work with perfectionists and am not one myself, I was drawn to Penelope Trunk’s latest article – Breaking the Perfection Habit. Let’s just jump into it: Here are the reasons I can’t stand perfectionists: €¢ Perfectionists procrastinate because they’re scared of not being perfect. €¢ Perfectionists are hypercritical to the point that they can’t support people around them. €¢ Perfectionists can’t finish a project because they can always think of a way to improve it. €¢ Perfectionists are phony, because no one’s perfect and they can’t handle showing that in themselves. Well, that is direct, isn’t it? I harass one of our perfectionists for always making a left… Read More
Continue ReadingAnother Ad Writing Mistake
This is straight from an ad for a sales executive – the opening line: YOU MUST HAVE ____________ SALES EXPERIENCE TO QUALIFY FOR THIS POSITION. The rest of the ad is in normal case so the upper case is, in effect, screaming. I would not recommend using upper case sentences in any ad. Starting a sales ad with this type of statement is an invitation to recycle mediocrity from within your industry. The best method for hiring strong salespeople is to look for the skills and traits you need to be successful in your typical sale. Experience does not equate to success. Companies think their is less training with industry… Read More
Continue ReadingResume Blunders
CNNMoney.com offers the commentary piece 10 dumbest resume blunders. This is an entertaining read to start your Friday. Just a sample: 9. … stated that he works well in the nude. 3. … explained a three-month gap in employment by saying that he was getting over the death of his cat.
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