In response to Georgianne L

http://georgiannelblog.blogspot.com/2012/01/if-i-were-product-how-would-i-market.html


In response to: Is it necessary to craft your resume for each job you apply for, highlighting specific areas instead of others, or will just one resume be sufficient for all the jobs you apply for?


When applying for jobs I think it is very important to show the organization your experience in a way that stands out to them.  Organizations want to hire the candidates who excel in areas employers strive for within their work place.  For example, an organization hiring a graphic designer may like to see a creative way to present their resume that shows their talent and experience. 
      I think that by reworking your resume to fit specific jobs helps companies to see your interest in their company.  When companies notice that you have made it a point to emphasize interest, their interest may increase in you as well.  It always helps you get a feel for the atmosphere of a company, knowing that an organization wants to see your experiences relevant to their work shows you that they only want the most qualified individuals. Hiring candidates who go out of their way to please a perspective employer may show that the organization has a passion for the job.


Thinking as an employer, who would have more of an advantage; the applicant who makes it a point to show his talent and experience by making them stand out more, or an applicant who submits a more generic, universal resume? Why?

My life as a product

Think of yourself as a "product".  Describe the other 3 P's of the marketing mix -- that is, how will you market yourself to a potential employer.


Product: As the only Molly Keereweer in the Unites States, I am a rare and unique item.  I bring a different background to the table in order to open the minds of others. I take all parties opinions into consideration when making work-related decisions in order to accurately choose the best option.  I have many different settings, with a flick of a switch I can go from joking around to focusing on the task at hand.  I take every moment of work seriously, but still let my sense of humor shine at appropriate times.  I am a high functioning product that completes tasks promptly and professionally. 


Place: Located just twenty minutes south of Hartford, Connecticut I can make a quick and easy commutes into New York City, Boston and of course, Hartford.  One day ground delivery to anywhere in New England free of charge.  For cross country delivery please allow four-six business days with your choice of transportation.  I work well in colder climates due to my manufacturing in New Hampshire and Connecticut.  No blizzard will stop me from traveling- guaranteed.

Promotion:  Surf the web for my Facebook and Twitter pages as well as my work background on Internships.com.  This is the best way to get to know me on a friendly level and understand my oddly charming personality.  Though I may be rough around the edges (not intended for children under the age of 5) my websites show the soft teddy bear I am.  Interviews are available upon request along with copies of my resume.  Co-workers past and present are willing to take emails or phone calls to answer any questions you may have about me.  They will answer truthfully to insure that you are getting the whole package- whether it is good or bad.  Contact any of my pages for more information!

Price: Hurry up and grab me before someone else does.  My background in customer service and sales gives me advantage against other leading competitors.  The creativity I will bring to the table is one of which you've only dreamed of.  Interested? shoot me a phone call or email and name your price! I negotiate.  Benefits and vacation time required.  Not intended for micro managing companies.

Transforming myself into a product seemed tricky at first, until I realized it was an opportunity to talk about myself in a way that employers may like to see.  My product reflects who I am and how exactly I am as unique as I claim.  Being able to lay out my qualities in these four P's I learned a little bit more about what my life may turn into within the next couple of years.  This put into perspective my comfort zones with distance and my ability to market and advertise.  If I am lucky enough to get a career in marketing or advertising I know from this blog that I am good at it.  So tell me, When did you realize that what you want to do with your college degree is something you are naturally talented at?