When Life Gives You Lemons, Use Them! Turning Detours Into Your Next Win
I was recently reminded of a story from my study abroad trip at Concordia College. We were in Wales (I think) when the professor leading the trip ordered oysters. The server brought them to her along with lemon wedges. She promptly shot the oyster sans the lemon. When the server returned he said, “Oh, I see you didn’t use the lemons. That’s what makes them die before you eat them.” The professor, a major animal lover realizing she just ate a living creature, was mortified. To which I instantly said to her, “When life gives you lemons; use them.”
Why Hiring Success Means Going Beyond the Resume
For decades, resumes have been the cornerstone of hiring—concise, structured summaries of experience, education, and skills. At Luminous, we believe the resume only scratches the surface of what truly makes a candidate the right fit. While credentials and technical qualifications matter, they don’t tell the full story of a person’s work ethic, adaptability, or ability to thrive within a company’s culture.
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The hidden costs of DIY hiring—whether in time, money, or lost opportunities—quickly outweigh any perceived savings. Relying on ineffective job ads and costly platforms often leads to a flood of unqualified applicants, forcing hiring managers to waste time sorting through irrelevant resumes. This process consumes valuable resources without attracting the right candidates.