Get Your Resume Ready for the New Year

Get Your Resume Ready for the New Year Are you ready for the New Year? Have you made your New Year’s resolutions? Did one of them include landing a new job in your 2015 future? If so, now is the perfect time to gather your information and ensure it is updated if and when you decide to move forward with your job search. First, if you haven’t been organized in the past, now is the time. Ensure you have backups of your resume in several places. Save it on your computer hard drive as well as on an externally-stored flash drive or hard drive. In addition, print out a hard copy and keep it in a file. Next, obtain copies of your college transcripts. While you may not need these for each position, they are required for certain fields and specific organizations. It can take several days or weeks to get these in the future, so be sure to order them now. If they are sent in an envelope, don’t open them as they won’t be considered ‘official transcripts.’ If needed, ask for a second copy that you can keep on-hand for future reference. Third, keep a running list of all professional organizations to which you belong, along with committees and volunteerism. These can be critical to showcasing community involvement and extracurricular activities. Employers are consistently seeking candidates that go above-and-beyond the call of duty at work and are immersed in outside organizations. Finally, keep all of your information in a safe and labeled location. When working with my resume clients, I can’t tell you how often they come to me and need a refreshed resume within a few days. By keeping organized and getting ready for the New Year, you will have the information you need to move forward. And, if you are interested in working with a Certified Professional Resume Writer, I would love to work with you. Ive helped hundreds of clients with their resumes and cover letters.   Please feel free to contact me today! P.S. If you are interested, I also offer a free resume review. Thats rightfree! Email your resume to me and I will offer you constructive feedback on how to improve itsend yours today!