This is the new HR hiring buzzword these days isn’t it: Talent.
o Talent Acquisition
o Talent Procurement
o Talent Strategy
o Talent Officer
o Talent Development
o Talent . . . . .
I take offense to this language and thinking. I believe I’m talented in certain things, but I am not “talent.” I am not a thing to be “procured” or “acquired.”
When I hear these words, I think of some old cowboy movie where the character might say, “We got to get us some new horses.” I imagine a modern-era company version where the conversation is about filling roles, and the manager says, “We got to get us some good talent.” (And, PS, “How little can we pay them?” . . . but that’s another topic).
I believe that you should take offense to this, too. It’s not just a series of titles, it’s a way of thinking, and it’s WRONG! You are a person, not a thing. You have skills that you’ve developed in school and over time. You offer your time, skills, experience, and accomplishments in return for compensation. You want to be part of a team in an environment where you work together to increase the company’s profits, not in a place where you were “acquired” or “procured” like some piece of equipment.
If you believe that you are not “talent” ─ some piece of equipment ─ and would like to discuss how to find companies that believe in you and treat you like a person, not a thing, call us at The Resume Constructor. No obligation, just an introduction and a conversation. 774-612-3104 Or visit our website at www.TheResumeConstructor.com.