I feel like it’s a moral imperative to remind everyone to update their resumes. How can we be sure when it will or will not prove useful. You may feel as though not much has changed in your work life. Your response to this article might be something along the lines of, “Thanks, I’m good.” Both of these thoughts are completely fine. But for those who like to be ready for any unexpected changes, good OR bad, let’s take a different approach…
This week (right now preferably) mark out 30 minutes on your calendar to revise and update your resume.
Trust me, it will be worth it. What this provides is a consistently accurate representation of your work experience. It’s like an emergency response plan and a live self-advertisement rolled up into one.
Being able to flip your resume to relevant parties aids in cutting to the chase. This can be extremely useful when actively searching for positions. It can also be useful if you ever find yourself unexpectedly unemployed. You’ve taken so much time and effort to get the position you have, so why would you let something like an outdated resume prevent you from finding the next one?
Remember, an updated resume allows you to think about where you were, where you are now, and where you want to go.
As a document, a resume serves you beyond the transaction of job hunting.
It’s simple, update your resume and keep it up to date. It will pay dividends in the long run.
Written by: Rob Scherer, Vice President at Hunter Crown, LLC
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