original publish date: 4th June, 2010
decades on …
You mean I have to keep achieving things?! Even now?! Exhausting. What’s the point of having laurels if you can’t rest on them?
Side note: the #23 résumé tip was artistic license. There were no tips #1-#22. You can stop looking.
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FTE #1: Your résumé mentions that you won your Grade 7 spelling bee.
FTE #2: Yes, and given the level of competition it was quite an achievement.
FTE #1: I’m sure it was, but now that you’re applying for senior management roles, I think it’s time to let it go.
Caption: Résumé Tip #23. Achievements have a shelf life.