My resume is a patchwork of a broad spectrum of experience and training. I have a demonstrated history of being able to do a lot of things well, and to learn new skills quickly. However, most screening processes for jobs tend to only look for X number of years using Y technology, or holding Z position.

I've always considered myself to be like a Swiss Army knife - full of lots of useful tools that will get you out of a jam. You can get a better knife/corkscrew/needle/bottle opener/etc. However, if you need one tool that can do more than one thing well, and your in the business jungle, wouldn't you want a versatile tool?

Because of that, I have a hard time getting jobs that are challenging and satisfying. However, networking can help make up for that. When I use my network, I have someone actually saying, "Hey, this guy has skills, skills that don't show up in a format that your great file sifter in the sky is set up to recognize. You should interview/hire him." And that's why I don't send out a ton of resumes. That activity has hardly ever resulting in me getting a decent job.

"I get by with a little help from my friends."