Free Birds United

So the one thing that I took away from the Contractor’s Job Fair (besides a canvas bag) was that in today’s economy, one needs to distinguish herself from the rest of the flock.  It’s that simple.

The challenge, especially among many free birds, is to get over the idea that we are bragging about ourselves or that we are unworthy of unabashed praise.   While many of us dedicate our work day to promoting stuff, organizations and other people, we find it uncomfortable to sing our own songs.  On key.

With that in mind, the latest homework assignment of the Free Birds United group is to write/rewrite/update and then share our bios (or résumés) with the rest of the flock.  Call it a hunch, but I have the feeling the birds will encourage each other to crow a bit more loudly.

Here’s a resource I came across recently that may help get you started: CeeVee.  This free, online résumé management service creates tidy resumes for web or print.  Of course, you’re still going to have to fill in the blanks.