Or, what have you done for me lately?
➔ Can you listen to music privately without headphones or ear buds? Can you drive and view relevant car information (such as speed, fuel capacity, etc.) and/or phone screens displaying GPS maps, text messages, contacts, etc. without looking away from your windshield? Can you? Yes, you can. Yes, the technology exists today to achieve all those things – and more. Now. Today. These are no pipe dreams.
But you’re looking for a job
So, what does any of this have to do with your job search? Unless you’re viewing Google Maps to find your way to your next interview, directly, not much; conceptually, a ton.
The concept has to do with technology. Five, ten or 20 years ago, you couldn’t do any of those things we mentioned. You can today, however. The technology that enables you to monitor the internal temperature of your Thanksgiving turkey through your phone has changed that much as is continuing to change. And the potential for AI? Who knows?
The question then becomes, have your technological skills changed sufficiently to keep up with the times? Whatever you were proficient with 20 years ago doesn’t mean anything to anyone anymore. So, why would you put it on your resume? Why would you mention it in an interview?
You may have been the best on the block with Harvard Graphics or Pagemaker – remember them? Even if they do remember, does anyone care anymore? Will that make any potential employer want to hire you? Probably not.
But more than not mentioning it, what have you done – or what are you doing now – to change that? Can you navigate your way around a smart phone or tablet? Are you proficient in the latest software? Your neighborhood library probably offers classes in such things. For free.
Do you have a valid excuse for not staying current with the latest technology – especially as it applies to your job search? We didn’t think so.
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