"I landed a job at Goldman Sachs right out of college thanks to my résumé. My revamped résumé focused more on my mission as a person rather than my achievements. I think the best résumés and cover letters focus on a person's "why." More than a decade later, I've reviewed hundreds of résumés through my work as founder of Venture for Canada, a nonprofit that supports young entrepreneurs. The best résumés are not perfect. They are personal, show judgment, energy, and intent."
"Once I identified that I value helping people take meaningful risks, this shaped how I think and talk about my work. To identify your values, think of three moments when you felt proud, energized, or fulfilled. What do they have in common? Those are your values. 2. Define a personal mission, even if you find it later You do not need everything figured out when you apply."
A résumé that emphasizes personal mission and 'why' can open major opportunities. Effective résumés and cover letters prioritize personality, judgment, energy, and intent over perfection or exhaustive achievement lists. Clarify core values by reflecting on three peak moments of pride, energy, or fulfillment to reveal recurring themes. Define a working personal mission by identifying patterns across meaningful decisions; perfect wording is unnecessary. Iterate application materials through multiple drafts, read them aloud, and test with others, using feedback to ensure the materials sound authentic and would compel an interviewer to call.
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