📄 Show What You’ve Done, Not Just What You’ve Been Paid For
📄 Show What You’ve Done, Not Just What You’ve Been Paid For
A resume isn’t just a job list—it’s your story of how you’ve shown up for others.
That includes:
Paid jobs
Unpaid roles (caregiving, volunteering, family work)
Community efforts, school leadership, or recovery milestones
If it taught you responsibility, reliability, or problem-solving—it belongs.
🧍 Real-World Scenario
Maria spent three years caring for her father. She kept a daily schedule, tracked meds, made appointments, and held the family together.
None of that shows up in a work history—but it should.
So she wrote:
“Family caregiver, 2020–2023 — Managed household logistics, coordinated care team, supported financial planning during medical crisis.”
It’s not fiction—it’s function.
📝 Prompt:
List 3 experiences you’ve had (paid or unpaid) that show your ability to show up, solve problems, or help others.