Is putting part of company's mission statement in resume bad?
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First of all, if you are answering this, know that you are helping me and making a difference to my piece-of-mind in a great way. So, thank you. Ok so here's what happened: The principal of an elementary school that I did a practicum at last fall contacted me and asked me to sub on Friday. Thrilled, I accepted, but still had to go forward with the formalities such as submitting a resume to the head of the subs, even though I already had the position. On my resume qualifications, I put: Demonstrates a dedication to nurturing both the cognitive and academic growth of students by evoking natural curiosities and creative abilities through lesson plans. The phrase "natural curiosities and creative abilities" was taken from the school's mission statement because a professor I had once told us to incorporate the company's mission statement into your resume to let employers know you are already invested in the company's mission and long term goals. After submitting the resume, however, I felt like I was plagiarizing somehow, even though my intent was for them to recognize what I had done and why I did it. What do you think? Was this a bad thing to do? I realize I got the sub job regardless, but I'm worried that they will not consider be for subbing placements in the future because of this. Also, I love this school system and hope to teach full time in it someday. Will they keep this resume and hold it against me, preventing me from ever being able to get a job in the school system because of it? What do you think? Am I just over-reacting? A personal thank you to whoever answers with insight! Best Answer will receive all 5 stars!
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Answer:
You're fine. The worst you'd get for this one would be a sigh and an eye roll (which would have already happened earlier in that sentence). While it's a helpful way to filter your qualifications to match the organization, it's usually not a good idea to echo the mission statement itself. Instead, use the mission statement as an indicator of what the organization wants to do, and speak to that in your own voice.
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Your professor was right. It shows that you were reading their material and trying to match up your experience with what they want to achieve. It makes you nervous, though, so next time twist it around a little bit, like "childlike curiosity and creativity." It would be plagiarism if you were starting a school and using their mission statement as your own. Enjoy the job.
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