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INTENTIONAL & ETHICAL recruitment is our trademark! Director of Recruitment| Helping qualified candidates grow their careers by matching them with thriving companies seeking to scale | Mid to executive-level placement

"I was reviewing a resume when I came across this line: "I prefer working independently, and I tend to avoid team projects."   Here's what I really heard:   "I struggle with collaboration and might not be the best team player."   What’s your take? Is this a red flag or an opportunity to harness unique strengths? Do you like this post? If you want to see more * Click the 🔔 on my profile! * Connect #MaiPlacement #Ethicalrecruitment #resumeread

Robert Doty

Operations and Leadership Specialist

2mo

My take is that you clearly add negative bias to things you’re reading, and this might be a solid place for you to look inward and do some self-development.

Nate Rudy

Job Developer - SBH Career Division

2mo

poorly written. These will be construed as weaknesses rather than strengths because of the way they were written.

Goldie Hirsch

Yiddish-English Translator | When Google Translate Won't Do

2mo

Not every job requires team playing. Maybe he or she would be good at a job that is good independently? (And yes, I totally read it that way as well)

Tzirel Honig

Mommy | CEO of Calls & Co. | Telemarketing (there’s an art and a science) | 👈In that order

2mo

depends on the need of the company many times a person that works on their own can accomplish a lot more in a day. There is no way to know unless you interview the person in my opinion.

Dov Schechter

Helping our customers be successful both personally and professionally by creating an efficiently ran warehouse and working hand in hand with all departments - Culinary Depot

2mo

It depends what position they are applying for.

Shira Werblowsky

I help Jewish nonprofits hire top tier talent and build superior teams

2mo

red flag

Dovid Lando, PCP CPB

I speak the language of numbers | Always sharing #my2cents

2mo

A little of each. An attempt to do the latter, but needs to be worded in a way that doenst emphasize the former. #my2cents

Etoile J.

Executive Recruiter @ IFG

2mo

This candidate is advocating for a work environment that works best for them. There's nothing wrong with that and I would never see it as inherently negative! Not everyone is interested in, or performs at their best, in a collaborative environment. There are many good reasons for this, including neurodiversity, which is protected and should be supported by company DEI initiatives.

Genendy Loeb

Chief Executive Officer at Ascend Services Inc.

2mo

I noticed in one of your replies that the candidate is applying for an operations manager position. It seems he might be seeking a role that doesn't align with his strengths. Operations management requires strong team collaboration. If he's open to a role that better suits his independent working style, he could still be a great candidate. It's all about the right people in the right roles, playing to their strengths.

Kyle Sofman

Program Director at Music in the Schools Foundation | Music Educator | Mentor | Arts Advocate for Underserved Communities | Singer |

2mo

I like it and I think it takes courage to write that. It's honest and sometimes not a deal breaker. It doesn't say they "won't work with a team" it just says they prefer not to. I would delve deeper and ask them questions.

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