As a recruiter at a company, when I read a resume, I am looking for what this person can do for my company. I check their education, their training, their length of time at each job and their experience, but not always in that order. I want to see what they can possibly contribute to my company’s performance.
As a candidate, I want to know exactly what the company can do for me. In the days of health insurance, the benefits of an organization have become increasingly important, as well as the cost of those benefits. As I get older, I have more natural interest in time off and flexibility of schedule, plus I want to know if part time telecommuting is on the table. Benefits are no longer equal at all companies, nor are they just a throw-in to complete the employment process.
Somewhere in your cover letter or in your resume objective, the words “mutually beneficial” can alter the way you are perceived on paper. Obviously, you want to put yourself in the best employment situation that you can find or even your dream job. And companies go out of their way to find the best possible candidate out there. The words “mutually beneficial” insinuate openness, compromise and a willingness to work together toward a common goal. Everyone wants a win-win situation for all involved.
“Mutually beneficial” also implies that you are not a selfish, self-centered person. I would much rather work with someone who considers the ramifications of their actions on other people than work with someone who was totally thankless and self-involved. Most people would. By the same token, I do not want to work for a company that is “bait and switch,” meaning they appear one way but after you get on the inside find out that they are the other way.
“Mutually beneficial” means that both parties benefit by giving, hopefully an equitable, balanced amount. The interview process is where you discern just how much each party cares and shows thoughtful consideration, assuming that everyone is honest in the process.
Luke 6:31
