What's new with you? That's really a question to ask yourself. If you're a seasoned worker looking for that next position, have you taken stock of who you are today that's probably quite different from who you were ten years ago, even five years ago?
The professional you are today is likely so much better than the one you knew back then. You're more patient when you need to be. You listen more and talk less. You see the big picture faster and can identify the problematic details with more precision. You don't fear rejection; you're unfazed by conflict. The beauty of work experience is that it makes you more experienced at working. Circuitous statement, for sure, but give it some thought.
Even those fresh out of undergrad with a brand new degree and a new interview suit to go with it, need to ask themselves about who they are. Have you outgrown class clown? Is your party animal ready for more regular hours? If you were smart, you did a little growing while racking up student loan bills.
When you think about you now, get excited about all you know and have learned and have accomplished and will accomplish for years to come. Your enthusiasm about you will become contagious and will shine through in your resume and cover letters, in your interviews, and even your casual conversations. Get to know what's new with you so that others--especially hiring managers--can know, too.
Most people write their resumes to demonstrate what they've done in the past. Write yours to reflect who you are now. When asked about your experiences, make sure you include a statement like, "I've combined the sum total of all my work in the past to create a better, more competent me today."
Every new day is an opportunity for you to be your newest, best you. So take what's new with you and go get your job.
