Have You Updated Your Resume Lately?

Right after I began working for Monster, about seven years ago, my old computer went to a better place and took some important documents along with it -- like my resume. So for a couple of years, I kind of didn’t have a resume. It was like the cobbler’s children not having shoes.

One day, inspired by an article I was editing about the importance of keeping your resume up-to-date, I retrieved a text version of my resume from my boss and set out to craft a new version. After all, even if you aren’t looking for a job, it’s important to keep your resume current. Otherwise, it’s too hard to recall all the great work you’ve done, and you end up glossing over details that could help you secure the interview.

Why am I sharing this story that I find somewhat embarrassing? Because we’ve designated August 13-17 Update Your Resume Week. This time of year is prime time to be in the job-hunting game. So get your resume ready, and see what opportunities come your way.

Check out these resources we’ve put together to get you started:

• Update Your Resume Week Home
• “Refresh Your Retro Resume in 6 Steps”
• “Declutter Your Resume in 5 Steps”
• “Common Resume Blunders”
• “Race, Sex and Religion on Your Resume”
• “Rev Up Your Resume to Relocate”
• “Resume Dilemma: Career Change”
• “Resume Tips by Industry”
• “Audio: Resume Style Tips”
• Interactive: Resume Readiness Quizzes

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