Updating Your Professional Resume
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When was the last time you updated your resume?
September is International Update Your Resume Month, so there’s no better time to do it than now! Whether you're struggling to get responses from employers during your job search, pursuing an internal promotion or raise, or just keeping...
When was the last time you updated your resume?
September is International Update Your Resume Month, so there’s no better time to do it than now! Whether you're struggling to get responses from employers during your job search, pursuing an internal promotion or raise, or just keeping your eyes open for your dream job, your resume may be what’s holding you back from moving forward in your career.
As a Certified Resume Writer, Steph Cartwright has helped hundreds of job seekers at all career levels and across a wide range of fields and industries create resumes that present them as the best fit for the jobs that they want. She will be joining us to share insights and actionable tips for updating your resume to be more competitive in today's job market.
In this chat, you’ll learn:
- The top reasons to keep your resume updated
- When to update your resume (Spoiler Alert: It's more often than when a new job opportunity arises!)
- How to quickly target your updated resume for the job that you want rather than the jobs that you've had
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What kind of work is provided here?
By: ShellyPosted on 2021-09-06 -
What are the key factors which needs to be considered while placing an ads on Facebook?
By: AmitPosted on 2021-09-06 -
Will I get the certification
By: AbhishekPosted on 2021-09-06 -
I can really use the help.
By: Frederick, Event Management ConsultantPosted on 2021-09-01 -
I've been attending a lot of relevant industry meetings to update my skills and network. How can I represent that in a resume to show that I am current/relevant?
By: SheilaPosted on 2021-09-01 -
Hi, I completed one unpaid projects for my experience to add on my portfolio. Can I use it as an experience on my resume. I get a real hands on experience while doing that project. I got to learn...
By: Anagha, QA AnalystPosted on 2021-09-01 -
Nothing specific at this time.
By: Venus, Project Task SupervisorPosted on 2021-09-01 -
Do you have any specific advice and/or examples that would help with highlighting achievements on a resume?
By: KatherinePosted on 2021-08-31 -
What are options for condensing the words/length, but still being detailed about my experience?
By: Emily, Fullstack DeveloperPosted on 2021-08-31 -
How do I address my great resignation/sabbatical on my resume?
By: Crystal, Head of Trainer DevelopmentPosted on 2021-08-30 -
Should a standard, recognizable format be followed or are more creative formats encouraged so that my resume can be distinguished from the masses?
By: KatiePosted on 2021-08-30 -
I keep hearing that an impactful summary is key to get the recruiter's attention... but this is so broad! What elements/tips would have an impactful summary in your experience? Many thanks!
By: AndreaPosted on 2021-08-30 -
Please confirm: putting your preferred job title at the top of your resume and moving your address details to the bottom? I saw this on a resume building website online.
By: Melina, Sales and MarketingPosted on 2021-08-30 -
I hear conflicting best practices on resume writing. Do you have a suggested trusted resource you can recommend?
By: Tasha, Program Project ManagerPosted on 2021-08-30 -
How to land on a job as a fresher with no prior experience?
By: Sumaiya, Data AnalystPosted on 2021-08-30 -
RE filling a gap on resume: is it ok to combine volunteer activity along with research work done pro bono w/o mentioning was free into one 'current' role...if so what should we think about as the...
By: Anna, Investment AnalystPosted on 2021-08-30 -
What tips do you suggest to avoid sounding desperate or like a vocabulary list of buzz words?
By: Emily, Management and OperationsPosted on 2021-08-30 -
Are there any recent resume trends that concern or you find intriguing?
By: JasonPosted on 2021-08-30 -
How far back in job history should one go? And how should one fill a page and break into sections a long-term job >5 yrs
By: BasilPosted on 2021-08-29 -
No questions at this time!
By: Claire, Data AnalystPosted on 2021-08-29 -
Any tips for writing CV after career break? I seem to have forgotten project specific details.. please advise..
By: DevikaPosted on 2021-08-29 -
How can you best present informal education such as online courses, "bootcamp" trainings, or self-teaching that don't come with a certificate or degree? Is it worth including these if you are new...
By: Sarah, Operations ManagementPosted on 2021-08-29 -
How do you write a great career summary?
By: Lauren, ExecutivePosted on 2021-08-29 -
How to make resume stand out
By: Rohini, Engineering ManagerPosted on 2021-08-29 -
What are some key points that should be highlighted on my resume. Also, how can I gain more experience for my desired field so that those experiences can be later added to my resume to make me a...
By: erinnPosted on 2021-08-29 -
Here for the great information.
By: Sheree, Client Service RepresentativePosted on 2021-08-29 -
How do I highlight transferrable skills from marketing to a sales position on my resume? Also seeking suggestions on how to list an employment gap on my resume.
By: Adrienne, Marketing ManagerPosted on 2021-08-28 -
How to get my resume picked or shortlisted for interview calls ?
By: Anusha ChandrakanthPosted on 2021-08-27 -
No specific questions
By: Rosalind, Operations ManagerPosted on 2021-08-27 -
When someone is at the entry level position in a team, there aren't many statistics to reflect huge impacts of one's contribution on the business. How to demonstrate the skills adequately in this scenario?
By: Vandana, Fullstack DeveloperPosted on 2021-08-26 -
not at this time thanks!
By: Miranda, Product StrategistPosted on 2021-08-26 -
What's the best way to reach out to people at the company to which you're applying? Is it recommended to figure out and connect with hiring decision-makers? Is it appropriate to connect with...
By: Emily, Sales and MarketingPosted on 2021-08-26 -
Is it more important to format the resume for online/AI intake and submission or for creative/visual. Are employers still accepting pdf format for resumes?
By: Kathryn, Finance ManagerPosted on 2021-08-26 -
No Specific questions
By: SashaPosted on 2021-08-26 -
How can to beat the LinkedIn algorithm?
By: RenukaPosted on 2021-08-26 -
How do I know if my cover letter is right?
By: Carlos JosePosted on 2021-08-25 -
How to get a perfect cover letter?
By: RonaldPosted on 2021-08-21 -
How to handle (on the resume) a 1.5 year pause in work due to COVID
By: LauraPosted on 2021-08-20 -
Looking forward to info that will be discussed.
By: LynnPosted on 2021-08-17 -
Are objectives a thing of the past?
By: Karli, Adult System CoordinatorPosted on 2021-08-17 -
Thoughts on a hyprid resume for those with long-term career gaps.
By: Vanessa, Financial Services ProfessionalPosted on 2021-08-15 -
If you're someone that has job hopped a lot instead of staying at a company for a long time (e.g. 5 years to 10 years), would that look bad on a resume? If so, are there any tips to get the...
By: Kai RPosted on 2021-08-13 -
How long should a resume be? there is always a conflict on this topic
By: Martha, Account ManagementPosted on 2021-08-11 -
What are the typical items (or phrases) you should not include in your resume? (e.g. photo, date of birth, etc.)
By: Nora, Project OfficerPosted on 2021-08-11
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