Writing a Resume Is Like Landscaping Your Yard

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In landscaping, you have three choices.

1. You do not do much, only mowing the grass once per week. You don’t invest in shrubs, bushes, perennials, and annuals. Going the minimal effort route is acceptable. As long as you keep your yard up, your neighbors won't likely give you much grief.

2. You invest time and energy into landscaping your yard. You spend your weekends keeping your yard looking beautiful, and you enjoy being outside. It’s fun for you to conduct research, watch HGTV shows, and bounce ideas off neighbors.