| You never know when a great opportunity for a new | | | | the career will help you assess what you are lacking |
| job will come along, so you don't want to find your self | | | | so that you can put a strategy together on how to |
| in a panic trying to locate all of the new information to | | | | acquire the necessary skills and experience to get the |
| be added to an old resume. Whether you are | | | | job. You can transfer existing skills to an updated |
| unemployed and living in tough economic times, | | | | resume that are relevant to the new career. When |
| considering looking for a new job, or are worried about | | | | listing your accomplishments, make sure you list the |
| being laid off, it is important to keep your resume | | | | accomplishments you achieved in your current job |
| updated. Missing out on a great job opportunity can be | | | | Technical skills should also be included in your list. If you |
| a devastating experience. | | | | are unhappy with your current job and are planning on |
| It is essential to make sure you are ready for | | | | quitting, it may be a wise decision to have an updated |
| unexpected events that may result in losing your job. | | | | resume to send out before you actually quit. |
| Companies will often make cutbacks in order to | | | | A well-written resume makes all the difference in |
| maintain profitability. This can involve massive layoffs. | | | | securing a new job. Make sure you list only those skills |
| You should be ready by updating your resume when | | | | that are most relevant to the job in which you are |
| you have acquired new skills, obtained education | | | | applying. An employer only wants to see what is |
| achievements such as a degree, diploma, or certificate, | | | | relevant to the position that you are seeking. Include |
| acquired new job duties, or earned a promotion. | | | | any training sessions, work shops and conferences |
| Keeping these details up-to-date will ensure that you | | | | that you attended. As well, note any continuing |
| do not have to figure out the dates you achieved your | | | | education programs that you completed. Other |
| accomplishments. As well, people will often forget | | | | accomplishments that should be noted are public |
| some things they have achieved. Keeping your | | | | speaking and leadership skills that you have acquired |
| information well-organized by maintaining an accurate | | | | while working at your previous or current job. |
| account of awards and certificates of achievement | | | | A resume is your best tool to finding a better job. |
| earned within the workplace and in the community will | | | | When updating your resume, consider changing the |
| enable you to quickly start looking for a new job. If you | | | | format to give it a more professional appearance. It is |
| know you will be laid off soon, a current resume will | | | | recommended that one updates his or her resume |
| allow you to start looking for a new job while you are | | | | each year, unless there are impending layoffs. |
| still employed. | | | | Neglecting to update your resume can result in missing |
| If you find yourself at certain place in life where you | | | | out on great job opportunities. Having an updated |
| are considering embarking on a new career, an | | | | resume can open the door to a satisfying and lucrative |
| updated resume that focuses on the skills acquired for | | | | new career. |