How To Update Your Resume

by The Recruiting Animal

Reference: Ilona Vanderwoude

REASONS TO UPDATE

1. You might need a resume immediately
It takes time to produce a good resume. 2-6 weeks if you hire a pro.
And you don't want to be caught with your pants down when:

a. your job suddenly becomes vulnerable
b. someone alerts you to a good opportunity.

2. Upcoming Performance Review
Writing a resume clarifies your contributions to the firm.
This helps in a performance review

HOW TO UPDATE

1. Clarify what you want

- use a Focus Statement or Position Title
  to quickly tell the reader what you want to do

- forget vague crap like "To obtain a challenging position."

- if your focus changed since your last update, make sure
  everything in the resume supports the new focus.

2. Update Contact Info

3. Update Accomplishments

Write down all your accomplishments since your last update.

Did you:

- initiate a special project
- work on a special project
- win clients

- meet or beat goals
- go above and beyond
- save time or money
- obtain new skills

- receive any awards or honours.
- attend any conferences, trainings, seminars.
- upgrade your education or obtain a certification

Quantify results when possible.