How to freshen up your resume every month

If you’re in need to freshen up or to update your resume, you might want to consider rolling up your sleeves to make sure it can land the career you want. Trying to dust off your resume is tiring and time-consuming. Here are a few practical recommendations:

Freshen up with current dates

Make sure the dates are in chronological order
Always check for punctuation and grammar
Use unambiguous abbreviations for months
Make sure the months and years are clear for employers to see quickly
Use a clear and easy-to-read font

Include the most current skills

List your most recent skills learned such as volunteer work or college-based skills
Explain briefly any new skills and how you learned them
Provide a good description of the location you learned those skills
Include any additional information about skills with dates and places
Turn a negative experience into a positive one by listing any new skills you learned

Provide a list of college credits

Include a brief list of college classes you took
List any additional courses you took after you graduated
List relevant courses you took and any GPA
Provide any supplemental courses you took
Provide any clubs or related organizations you participated

Renew your resume look

Make sure your files upload in an accessible format such as Word or Portable Document File
Prevent from using templates – they might be too generic to include accurate information
Use one type of font throughout your document
Add your name and contact details in a transparent and professional manner
Avoid borders and graphics that might distract the employer from quickly reading your information

Offering a fresh look at your resume is ideal for seeking your dream job. You don’t have to spend hours, just focus on one section at a time. Most importantly, recognize seeking the right career takes time and perseverance.

Ensure your resume is up-to-date as you want it to be. For instance, make reminders on your phone or jot it down on your calendar to freshen it up. Once you have a clean and fresh resume, you will be ready to hand it in with confidence and ease as the opportunity arises.

It is exhausting as you continue your career search and updating your resume at the same time, but don’t give up. As you pursue your dreams in seeking that great job, keeping up-to-date with your resume provides the motivation to promote your skills.

Have you tried any of these recommendations lately? How has it helped in your job search? Let me know in the comment section.