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My ideal resume

As I'm getting ready for a yearly performance review, I started thinking about when I applied for this and previous jobs and all of the effort I put into building the "perfect" resume. Tweaking it to have the right keywords for the job description, making sure I didn't overstate or understate my effort, but making sure whoever read this knew I was the best candidate. I started thinking about what that really translates to at my job, and what skills are practical and important each day. I came up with this as my new resume (no, not sending it out, very happy at my current job but thanks). Of course I realize sometimes you have to "play the game", but tell me this isn't what you're really looking for in an employee: I know I need to keep learning, and so I do.  I can (and do) listen better than I can speak.  I won't be a jerk to anyone in the organization, no matter their role.  I will come in to work and genuinely want to be there. I&#