Have you updated your resume recently - Sterling Career Concepts

Have you updated your resume recently Have you updated your resume recently? September is International Update Your Resume Month sponsored by Career Directors International (CDI). With September marking the start of a new school year for youngsters, it’s the perfect time of year to also remind professionals of the importance of keeping resumes up to date to be ready for potential new beginnings in their careers. Proactively keeping your resume updated and ready for networking is a savvy career move as you never know when you might need to forward your resume to someone on short notice. Developing a well-crafted resume is a thoughtful process that is best not rushed  and tying to update one of the most important documents in your life, under time constraints is never a smart strategy. When done correctly, the process of writing your resume allows you to reevaluate personal growth, identify your professional strengths, and begin preparing answers to commonly asked interview questions. Three Tips to Make the Updating Process Easier: Keep a folder in your email to quickly and conveniently file away “atta boys” or other words of appreciation as you receive them.   This could also be achieved by copying and pasting the body of emails into a Word file. Keep a running list of your large projects so after a year (or two), you don’t have to try to think back to what you were working on nine months ago. Keep a folder of your performance reviews so they’re in one spot and easily accessible.   This is valuable to review notable projects, positive words, and areas for improvement. Online Resources for Job Seekers: Click through to CDI website to utilize a complimentary Resume Update Form and expert tips from fellow members to help update your resume. For more tips related to resumes, cover letters, job interviews, and job search strategies, follow Career Directors International on Twitter at www.Twitter.com/careerhero Need a professional to help?  Sterling Career Concepts specializes in a variety of resume styles and industries for recent graduate level to C-suite executives. Check out resume services online at  https://www.sterlingcareerconcepts.com/resume-writing-services/ and call or email us for a quote.