I am a hard worker. I never stop at “good enough” and strive to exceed expectations. I do this by asking questions, gathering multiple opinions, drafting, and iterating. I am focused on solving problems both within my organization and for customers. I thrive on challenge and come at it head on with dedication and perseverance. As a Information Systems Intern at Daimler Trucks North America I worked to propose, create and improve existing processes using as many resources as I could get my hands on. From coworkers, to software, to my own imagination I love figuring out how things could be better.
Since I like to map out my ideas as a flowchart, I would use this to my advantage when creatively advertising myself for a job. I would create a visually appealing flowchart that would go through my creative process as an employee. It would include all of the people I interact with and work with. It would also have all of the software included that I know how to use. It would explain my journey through my life and my experiences and basically be a flowchart timeline through my professional life and how I got to where I am today. It would be a resume formatted as the work I enjoy doing and the way I solve problems at a high level. This creative way of marketing myself would allow potential employers to see my work and how I think as well as get my qualifications and experience in a visually appealing and easy to take in medium. I hope that this would catch a potential employer’s eye, especially if I am interviewing for a process improvement related job. Just like a resume, this would be a document I would need to be constantly altering and catering to a specific job I am applying to, but I believe it is a very innovative way of conveying my work experience as well as my qualifications.
4 replies on “Week 4: Critiquing a Recruitment Ad”
How would you define your ability to tolerate change? Is it something you welcome and encourage as it lets you recreate, and problem solve for yourself or something that you tend to avoid? I think, especially in the current day people are having to learn, adapt and problem solve in so many ways because for many it is our first time going through a pandemic like we currently are. I thought your concept of a flow chart is a great idea, and visually I can picture what it might look like in my head. This could almost work as your resume as well depending on how much detail you choose to include. A creative and practical solution, nice work!
Hi Olivia,
Your flowchart idea is creative and clearly unique to you! I think this is an awesome way to differentiate yourself from others. Hypothetically speaking, you would want this flowchart to be concise and easy to read. Resumes are so functional because they are straight to the point. Flow charts tend to be more free-flowing and thought-centered, so you would just want to tie in resume formatting principles to this flowchart. Fantastic idea, nice work!
I love the idea of a flowchart kind of ad. I think this is a great way to get your experience across in a way that is attractive and easy to read. I do think it would be easy to get carried away, so making sure that it is concise and includes your highlights, then it would definitely be effective.
Hi Olivia!
I think your flowchart idea is really clever. They are so adaptable and creative. It allows you to create your own narrative and display your talents at the same time.