Don’t Judge a Girl by Her Resume

The Warning

I would encourage you not to underestimate me. In the five-and-a-half years since I graduated from one of the less-than-notable business schools in the U.S., I have worked my way up and through one major athletic wear corporation, three boutique marketing and public relations firms in two vastly different industries, managed a whitewater adventure company, directed a nonprofit organization, and still took a year “sabbatical” to travel the world in between.

The Reality

Arguably, it’s created a slightly pieced-together resume, an assortment of experience. Inarguably, this array of experience is what continues to land me more of it. My point? Take the resume with a grain of salt. Don’t assume a “year off” equates to “slacker” or “lazy.” Five jobs in five years doesn’t necessarily make me noncommittal, but instead, desirous of more experience from talented people in a plethora of industries and situations. Sometimes the most applicable work experience can be found in our time away from the workplace.

As the corporate world continues to evolve, seek out those who have evolved with it and keep in mind that clever, creative, and irreplaceable are difficult traits to portray on white linen paper in 12-point font.

Courtney Ludden is an aspiring writer. Her experience in marketing, public relations, and business development is augmented by a love of nonprofit and volunteer work, specifically the volunteer support and development of First Descents, a nonprofit organization that helps young adults with cancer. Additionally, Courtney loves to travel and explore and can often be found chasing her dreams around the world. She hopes to one day stop long enough to put it all down on paper.

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