Re: "The Majority of People in Fashion Aren't Smart Enough to See the Facts..."

My oldest friend is Thalika. We've been friends since we were in fourth grade. Thalika is brilliant. Thalika also has the least amount of common sense of anyone I've ever met. She graduated top of our high school class and went onto Columbia to get her MBA. So when I need help with technical stuff, Thal is the girl to whom I go. Thalika was kind enough to put together my resume about a year ago and make it all fancy and stuff. I usually get rave reviews from employers about my resume, however, this morning, during a phone call with this fashion headhunter guy, I got a different type of review:

Headhunter: One thing we need to cover - what is up with this resume?

Me: What do you mean? I had it done professionally...

Headhunter: I mean it's great if you want to get a job with a hedge fund or in financial services, but the majority of people in fashion aren't smart enough to see the facts...we'll need to clean this resume up...

Me: Really?

Headhunter: Yep, I'm going to cut it down so it's easier to see your experience...cut this baby down by half, at least.

Me: Ok...

Headhunter: And you're definitely going to want to attach a photo of yourself for any job I send you to...

Me: But I'm looking to be an Office Manager not a model...

Headhunter: That's fine, but even the lowest end fashion companies don't want some fatty with an acne problem and K-Mart wardrobe.

Me: I've never been to K-Mart...

Headhunter: You know what I mean...

Me: I don't think I do.

Headhunter: Let me see what I can do with this resume and I'll call you later.

Me: Ok, thanks?

It feels like spring in New York, so in celebration, I've been listening to "Springtime In New York" by Jonathan Richman...even if you don't live in New York, it will make you feel giddy, because it's kinda silly, but kinda awesome.