I was told via e-mail today that I "should consider re-working my resume, as it could use some fine tuning". The person said that he found it "a little difficult to understand [my] skills in a snapshot." I'm sorry, are bullet points too lengthy and involved? 'Cause that's what I have, bullet points. Bullet points and action words. How much more "snapshot" can you get than bullet points? My engineers love the bullet point. If they can understand a bullet point, why can't a recruiter person?

I know I'm being too sensitive. I'm sure my resume can use some retooling. It's intimidating though. A big part of it is the fact that I make my living writing and editing (and graphic designing, too, but you're not allowed to put pictures on your resume). So my resume has to be absolutely perfect. Not just spelling and grammar-wise. It has to dazzle. Sparkle. My wit and capability with the English language have to leap out at the reader. That's a lot of pressure to perform. And even if I get an initial interview, then I have to take a spelling/grammar/writing test. That's right, interviews AND tests. I had to write a press release when I interviewed for my current gig. It's understandable that employers want to make sure you're competent. It just makes the process that much more unnerving.

So now I find out that my curriculum vitae is difficult to understand, and I'm out there representing myself as an English major. Super.