In a speech at the University of Georgia, billionaire Warren Buffett once gave a piece of unconventional career advice. He compared the strategy of building a perfect resume to “saving up sex for your old age.”
What Happened: Over two decades ago, Buffett responded to a student’s query about their post-graduation employment. He discouraged the idea of accepting jobs solely for their resume value or slightly higher starting pay. Instead, he recommended finding work with a person or organization one admires.
According to Inc.com, Buffett shared a story about an Ivy League graduate who chose to work for a major management consulting firm, focusing on enhancing his resume rather than following his true passion, hoping to pursue his ideal career later.
Buffett told the students that …
