Add "Organ Donor" to my resume?
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on 5/16/12 at 3:03am
I'm going to be an organ donor in the next few months (kidney, to my dad). I'm not at all in it for the glory (except for subtly dropping it when i'm picking up a chick at the bar) BUT should I add this experience to my resume? If so, how and where?
If its subtle / small / at bottom of page I imagine it could add some character / uniqueness to my resume if nothing else
Also, should I bring this up in interviews? I assume so - if the proper behavioral question were to come up (or if we're just chatting about my background / who I am etc)






It seems like the type of
It seems like the type of thing that'd go over better in your essays than in your resume.
holla_back: It seems like the
It seems like the type of thing that'd go over better in your essays than in your resume.
Sure, for mba admissions I def agree for the essay, but for a cover letter - some people don't even read these, and if they do they just scan over it. I would still add it in, but I was thinking if I also add it in the resume it's just another spot for their eyes to potentially catch it.
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The resume's purpose is
The resume's purpose is getting you an interview, not telling the firm your problems.
If the subject comes up during the interview, mention it but don't exactly expand on it as if it were a plus. If they hire you it's because they think you'll be a productive employee who'll make them cash, not because of this incident.
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If you just put "organ donor"
If you just put "organ donor" on the resume, most people will assume you are talking about that box you check on the back of your license.
SB for helping out your pops. Hope everything goes well.
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That's awesome man, i just
That's awesome man, i just don't see where on the resume that'd go. Like you said, though, I could definitly see that being a quasi-relevant answer to some behavioral question
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Very respectable, but not for
Very respectable, but not for resume. Goes more into your story or cover letter
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SonnyZH: The resume's purpose
The resume's purpose is getting you an interview, not telling the firm your problems.
If the subject comes up during the interview, mention it but don't exactly expand on it as if it were a plus. If they hire you it's because they think you'll be a productive employee who'll make them cash, not because of this incident.
1. it's not a problem/setback and I wouldnt angle it this way. I will not be applying for anything during my recover so I would only use this on my resume once I am fully recovered.
2. I would think they would see this and think that this person can make it through a diverse situation and has a pair versus some other candidate who has no difficult life experience
First person that comes out this fucking door gets a... gets a *lead salad*, you understand?
As badass as that is, it's
As badass as that is, it's not for the resume. That kinda shit is above being put on a resume. Plus nobody wants to be labeled 'the kidney guy' when they get hired for that reason.
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everyman: holla_back: It
It seems like the type of thing that'd go over better in your essays than in your resume.
Sure, for mba admissions I def agree for the essay, but for a cover letter - some people don't even read these, and if they do they just scan over it. I would still add it in, but I was thinking if I also add it in the resume it's just another spot for their eyes to potentially catch it.
Ah, I was bouncing between this thread and a few MBA ones, I guess I got confused.
I wouldn't include it in a resume.
illiniPride: If you just put
If you just put "organ donor" on the resume, most people will assume you are talking about that box you check on the back of your license.
Lol yeah how could I phrase it so it doesn't sound like that... '08/12 Organ Donor to Father' ?
There's the line on the resume for activities/interests/extra c's etc - I still don't see why it can't fit there
thanks for the SB btw
First person that comes out this fucking door gets a... gets a *lead salad*, you understand?
BlackHat: Plus nobody wants
Plus nobody wants to be labeled 'the kidney guy' when they get hired for that reason.
Why not?
First person that comes out this fucking door gets a... gets a *lead salad*, you understand?
everyman: SonnyZH: The
The resume's purpose is getting you an interview, not telling the firm your problems.
If the subject comes up during the interview, mention it but don't exactly expand on it as if it were a plus. If they hire you it's because they think you'll be a productive employee who'll make them cash, not because of this incident.
1. it's not a problem/setback and I wouldnt angle it this way. I will not be applying for anything during my recover so I would only use this on my resume once I am fully recovered.
2. I would think they would see this and think that this person can make it through a diverse situation and has a pair versus some other candidate who has no difficult life experience
It clearly is a problem (I'd consider it that way), but a problem which can be resolved due to your humane action. Like others have said, it would look weird on the resume or even the cover letter, but you could use it in your own 'benefit' for any behavioral question which may come up in the interview.
Hope everything goes well.
The HBS guys have MAD SWAGGER. They frequently wear their class jackets to boston bars, strutting and acting like they own the joint. They just ooze success, confidence, swagger, basically attributes of alpha males.
What type of exit opps are
What type of exit opps are typical with organ donations?
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everyman: illiniPride: If
If you just put "organ donor" on the resume, most people will assume you are talking about that box you check on the back of your license.
Lol yeah how could I phrase it so it doesn't sound like that... '08/12 Organ Donor to Father' ?
There's the line on the resume for activities/interests/extra c's etc - I still don't see why it can't fit there
thanks for the SB btw
I don't know if you can phrase it well which is why I agree with most of the other advice (don't put it on the resume). Use it for a question like "Tell me about a time you overcame a major setback / obstacle in your life?"
What you are doing takes character, and that is generally brought out in the behavioral questions. Good luck.
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is this a target organ?
GBS
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It's very admirable, but I
If I saw "organ donor" on a
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Dude, don't put this on your
Relinquis: If I saw "organ
Eventus stultorum magister.
Great job stepping up for
You could put it under
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as noble as it is, its
i would never hire a guy
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I would put it right next to
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