When was the last time you pulled together a resume—a truly effective, powerhouse document that tells the world who you really are—in a hurry?
I thought so.
The brainchild of resume professionals in Career Directors International, this September marks the 10th annual International Update Your Resume Month. Designed to prompt professionals at all levels to be ready for great opportunities throughout their careers (not just during an active job search), this event serves as a reminder to keep your resume ready at all times.
Why is this so important? What trips up most job hunters isn’t necessarily resume format or style: it’s content.
Most specifically, what needs to be gathered for your resume is metrics-driven, fresh data on what matters most to employers. This includes the projects you’ve managed, levels of authority you’ve held, revenue generated through your efforts, and costs that have been saved as a result of your work, in addition to the context in which these achievements occurred.
As a resume writer who spends countless hours probing for the information that propels job hunters to success, I can attest to the fact that most people don’t give their resume a second thought until opportunity strikes (or it needs to strike, as in the case of a layoff!), and then the hard work follows.
By observing Update Your Resume Month and getting your resume in fabulous shape, you’ll be in a great position to pitch your credentials—and convince employers that you’re a top performer waiting to be discovered.
Career Directors International (CDI) is a global careers association that promotes excellence in service and connects recruiters, resume writers, career coaches, HR professionals, and career services specialists throughout the world.
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