Episode 29: Limitations of a Résumé & How to Stand Out in Your Career Journey

Episode Notes While a résumé includes your educational background and job history, it usually offers a standardized & superficial overview of your qualifications. That makes it difficult to showcase who you are and truly stand out for jobs you want. In this episode with Tanuja Ramchal, she explores the limitations of a résumé and what you can do to offset them. Here's what's covered: The primary purpose of a résumé (hint: it’s not about spotlighting yourself) The reason having multiple versions of your résumé work in your favor Why relying solely on a résumé to get a job can limit your opportunities How résumés often reinforce assimilation while penalizing diversity Why a résumé isn’t actually about selling yourself—and what you should focus on instead