Add "Organ Donor" to my resume?
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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
What you are doing takes character, and that is generally brought out in the behavioral questions. Good luck.
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
Very respectable, but not for resume. Goes more into your story or cover letter
Double post
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.
Why not?
What type of exit opps are typical with organ donations?
seems like you'd be shortening a long life to slightly prolong an already short one.
is this a target organ?
This is a semi-target, target I would think more towards heart/brain
Try working it into conversation "family is a big deal to me blah blah blah" so you get some kind of credit towards what YOU need. Way to go on helping out your dad. I'm not sure that this kind of thing goes on a resume though :/
Didn't read through everyone's post, but UFO is in the ballpark. I wouldn't put it on my resume because you would appear as though you are seeking credit for it...and honestly, as noble as it seems, saving the life of a mother or father isn't something that most normal people would consider a huge sacrifice. Now, don't get me wrong, there are probably a lot of people who wouldn't do it, so I personally think it's a great thing and a sign that your parents raised you right, but I think some people would just look at the situation and be like, "Duh, I would have done the same thing" even if they would have never gone through with it.
Anyways, best of luck with the operation, I hope you and your father recover. I would keep it out of the resume but just find a way to work it in. Personally I would admire that someone did that for their family members and would like to hear about it in an interview so I had a better idea of that candidate's character. If I were you, I would just wait for the right opening. Typically there will be behavioral questions about a time when you led a team or made a hard decision and that's were I would work it in. You could talk about how you had to deal with the sacrifice and maybe how your dad tried to convince you not to do it, etc. (assuming he did) but you knew it could take time to find a match and that you were the best and most safe option...or something along those lines.
Again, best of luck.
Regards
Agree with CPH...use it in behavioral questions as a signal of strong character and willing to sacrifice / tough decision. I would not put it on your resume.
Resume wouldn't be the best place to mention it imho + where would you put it?
Though you can definitely bring it up during the interviews ... You'll have an awesome story for your essays though which would help you stand out
Much respect for helping out your Dad man!
i've got 99 resumes, and an organ donor's ain't 1 of 'em
respectable, but not a feature that should outshine any of your qualifications relevant to the industry.
It's very admirable, but I agree that it doesn't make sense to put on your resume.
If I saw "organ donor" on a resume I would assume it was a euphemism (or dysphemism?) for motorcyclist...
In your case, I wouldn't put this on your resume or cover letter. It's irrelevant and will make you look like you are seeking credit for something in your personal life. Might as well say that you have a hot girlfriend and are a great dancer.
mototcycles aka Donorcycles.....but I wouldn't assume organ donor means you enjoy motor cycles, thats silly.
Great dancer would work on a resume, it's as crucial as the address and email
Pathetic.
Dude, don't put this on your resume. I have great respect for you doing this; your dad will have a much better life after.
I received a donor, from my dad actually, a couple of years ago and missed half of my exam year but still graduated same year. Sometimes I still miss a week of class (yes, this has also happened during exam periods) when something goes wrong, but I don't mention anything about this on my CV. Why? Because I don't want to labelled.
Congrats and to you and your dad and hope everything goes well.
Great job stepping up for your dad.
I agree with those who've mentioned that it isn't something to place on the resume. You can however, get it in during the interviews, when topics of character, courage and other good qualities that may be related to it.
On the flip side, be ready to answer certain questions if you do choose to tell them about you being a donor. The idea could backfire. Let me explain... I've volunteered in transplant centers before and just like the recipients, the experience of the donors are very diverse. Some do very well and have no problems after, others on the other hand, experience health issues after the donation process, like increasing blood pressure, less than normal energy levels, needing more rest/naps that they used to, sometimes pain that lingers and comes back on a regular basis, etc.
What I'm getting at is depending on the experiences of the people who you talk/interview with, if they happen to know someone who has donated, their reaction to you being a kidney donor will be biased to what they see from that person they know who is a donor. If the person is doing well, then good, if the donor they know has problems, they might look at you as a riskier hire (ie. someone who might miss days here and there, someone who may not be able to work very extended hours as is usually the case for many starting analyst jobs, etc.)
The worse situation would be someone who is ignorant with the transplant and donation process/experience, and place an asterisk beside your name as a negative sign. I've seen more than my fair share of transplant recipients who've been 'slowly eased' out of their jobs after they've had kidney transplants. As I said, it goes both ways, I've seen a lot of bosses who were very helpful with the recipients, but there were also a lot who lost their jobs because of their transplant status. Many of them 'disguised' because of the laws against discriminating against a person's health status/disabilities.
My point is, depending on the perspective of the person reading the resume/doing the interview, if you raise the topic you should be ready just in case they raise the 'will you be as dependable as the other applicants'.
Just something to consider.
This is true. You have to realize, but I'm sure the doctors told you that, that you initially will have a lower energy level. You are still young so your body will adapt.
I believe this is true yes. It's kind of logical (i'm not saying it's fair) that they see recipients as higher risk; there are possibilities of rejection etc. (don't want to go into detail because there's no need in knowing). For donors there are less risks due to the simple fact that there are less changes to your body than the recipients body.
Just make sure you, and your dad, take the time for this, it will pay off in the long-run. And for you yourself, you're probably going to be drinking a bit more water after the transplant.
You could put it under Skills/Interests now that I think about it. Donating organs
Seriously. I wouldn't bring it up. People might question your health, or might think you are a douche for seeking credit for this. I can't see how it is relevant to making money, or being a good corporate boy.
What's the most prestigious organ to donate?
Every organ is "prestigious" to donate.You don't donate because it's prestigious, you donate because you care for someone and the organ is compatible. Besides there are too many factors that influence a successful outcome. The whole donation process can be optimized before hand (all the necessary examinations can show high probability on success) and the transplant can still not be successful. Why? Because every body reacts different to changes and adaptations.
What is "prestigious"? If you donate a kidney, for example, and the recipients body rejects the organ and nothing can be done to stop the rejection. Was it a "prestigious" move by the donor to donate?
If the donor passes away, in the worst case, after the donation, was his action "prestigious"?
Dude, he was joking. And BlackHat, your penis, that's the most prestigious organ/appendage to donate. Donating blood isn't going to get you into a $10bn AUM fund anytime soon.
as noble as it is, its nothing to brag about. plus its not like you do this as a hobby, its a one-and-done sort of deal.
i would never hire a guy missing a kidney. just sayin'
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