Okay, Pietrack has finally lost it! What do tattoos and breadcrumbs have to do with resume advice?

If you did a web search seeking resume advice, you would get pages of information about resume construction to format to length. So much of how a resume should be constructed is subjective or based on your industry, so I didn’t want to add to the noise. Instead, I wanted to give you two bits of resume advice that is unique: Tattoos and Breadcrumbs

Tattoos: Every job you take goes on your permanent record. It’s like getting a tattoo; there is no erasing it, which makes each job change a big decision. Now working with a recruiter, who has proven to be a fiduciary, can help you make that decision. But I wanted to propose another way.

Before you accept the role, put it on your resume and see what it looks like. Look at the progression of companies. Look at the progression of the titles. Would that resume tell the career narrative that you want? Is this move on-strategy? This is a tattoo, make sure if looks good!

Now if you’re considering multiple offers, do the same thing. Make a resume for each company and role, print them out and look at them side by side. Which tattoo do you want? Sometimes, the visual helps people make a good decision before they go to needle and ink.