Discover why authentic stories matter more than résumés

May 15, 2024
by Pierre COLLOWALD

I’m looking for people who have something to tell. Tell me about the moments you stood up, adapted, and made a mark. Let me see what drives you, what matters to you, what makes you you.

At ROBERTSON ASSOCIATES we spend countless hours reviewing résumés—chronological lists of jobs, degrees, and titles. What truly captures our attention isn’t the collection of credentials or the prestige of past employers. It’s the heart of a person’s journey—the moments that shaped them, the impact they created, the lessons learned along the way. That is the real legacy we seek.

Beyond the paper

Who are you, really? Let’s skip the résumé rundown. Yesterday, a candidate took me through its CV – straightforward, chronological. Just the facts. No soul. Very hard to remember in the tumult of my busy days. It’s often like that. Very often, in fact.

Yesterday, a candidate took me through its CV – straightforward, chronological. Just the facts. No soul. Very hard to remember in the tumult of my busy days. It’s often like that. Very often, in fact.

But what truly grabs me isn’t your degrees, job titles, or the big names on your resume. I’m interested in the heart of your life’s journey and the impact you’ve made. That’s your real legacy.

Your unique narrative

I’m looking for people who have something to tell. Tell me about the moments you stood up, adapted, and made a mark. Let me see what drives you, what matters to you, what makes you you.

Believe it or not, your journey is unique ! 😉

A call to action

You’re more than a list of events—you’re the meanings you’ve drawn from them. This is your opportunity to share your unique story with me. Be the master of your personal narrative ! 😊

Pierre COLLOWALD is an Equity Partner and Board Member at ROBERTSON ASSOCIATES, where he has led organic and external growth initiatives since 2010. With an MBA from the Rotterdam School of Management and dual business degrees from France and Germany, he brings extensive senior management experience in the advisory sector, particularly in industrial services, manufacturing, and consulting.

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