How many of you have had a job? Something you never considered meaningful? What if you could take that and build your resume? Check this example out!

1. Clown 2 Career….
BRIDGING THE GAP

2. WHAT DOES ANY SELF-RESPECTING 13
YEAR OLD DO WHEN THEIR PARENTS TELL
THEM TO START PAYING FOR STUFF…

3. WHAT DOES ANY SELF-RESPECTING 13
YEAR OLD DO WHEN THEIR PARENTS TELL
THEM TO START PAYING FOR STUFF…

4. WHY A CLOWN YOU ASK?
SIMPLE----MONEY! I STARTED AT $10/HOUR UNDER THE TABLE
WHO WAS GOING TO TURN THAT DOWN?

6. WHAT THE HECK DOES THAT HAVE TO DO
WITH WHERE I AM TODAY?

7. FAST FORWARD…I LEFT HIGH SCHOOL, WENT TO COLLEGE, BECAME AN
RA, GRADUATED COLLEGE, WENT TO GRAD SCHOOL, WAS STILL AN RA,
THEN BECAME AN RHD, FINISHED GRAD SCHOOL, HAD A TINY STINT IN A
CAREER I DID NOT END UP LIKING…

8. NICE STORY BUT WHAT DOES IT HAVE
TO DO WITH BEING A CLOWN?
Decided to leave
previous job after
completion of
contract
Sat down with self
and said what the
heck do I want to do
for a career?
Started Crafting RHD
Resume by using
accomplishments
sheet
Realized that my work
experience as a clown
had transferrable skills
that made me more
marketable
Clown/Balloonist is
presently on my
Resume that I used for
this job and recently
acceptance into an
MBA Program

11. WHAT SEEMINGLY MEANINGLESS JOBS DO
YOU HAVE THAT CAN HELP YOUR CAREER?

12. Transferable Skills!
A brief google search about “transferrable skills” returns hundreds of hits that can leave you
feeling, well downright awful. From communication skills to business management skills the
seemingly vast ocean of information leaves you swimming for oxygen and unsure which was is
up. Inhale deeply because your local pond might be the better place to start swimming.

13. Start Locally
Ask yourself this simple question: What have I done thus far in my life? A great starting point is
to list ALL of the jobs (yes all) that you have worked up to your current role. Once you have a list
of accomplishments it is time to make a bullet list of the roles you had in those jobs. A few bullet
points is a great start!

14. Wade in
As you begin to look over you roles it is time to enter the water. Start to narrow down the
specifics about them: What did you do as a cashier? What customers did you serve? Were you a
wallflower or did you greet them and have a conversation? How many customers did you serve a
day (estimated)? These questions and more can be helpful to think about. Most importantly, if
you read something you wrote about a role you had, ask yourself: Is this as specific as I can make
it? Generalizations do not create distinctions! Make yourself distinct!

15. Throw some false casts!
As you start to narrow down your roles do not be afraid to get feedback! Ask your friends, your
family, but most importantly your current supervisors or mentors. Do not be afraid of feedback
because this is what is going to help make your cashier job different from your colleagues. It is
always helpful to ask your current or previous employer: Would you give this person an interview
based on what is written here? This is helpful feedback even when you are not actively looking
for a position.

16. Let out some line and practice
As you proceed with creating your specific jobs list a helpful exercise can be to do a search for
your dream job and the skills required for that position. Hope onto Indeed.com or any of the
numerous job sites and start searching for your dream job or company. Once you have found it
look at the skills and requirements for that job. Take that and compare it to your list of roles and
jobs and identify the areas you are strong in and the gaps that exist in your experience. Once
you have done that pick one of the gaps and actively work on it over the following year. It
creates a small step towards your greater goal!