One thing I always look for is a sign that the person is intelligent as well as experienced. You find that in the presentation more than the content itself. Soong also wants to know that a prospective employee or contractor can work both hard and cooperatively. A line noting that the applicant completed a large, complicated project in a short period of time tells him the subject is a hard worker, he says. And if that project took place at a large company and involved several departments and seemingly insurmountable obstacles, it also demonstrates an ability to work as part of team.
Teamwork is critical in our business.
If you bring in someone who's a skilled engineer but can't work as part of a team, he's actually a liability. So, as you build your online portfolio or personal marketing kit to showcase the new and improved, Y2K version of you, remember that interviewers still want to see a well-written resume as your centerpiece. Your resume is the most important piece in your personal marketing kit. Sue Mellen is a freelance writer from Massachusetts who has written regularly for Mass High Tech, Boston Business Journal, and Worcester Business Journal. All rights reserved.