SEPTEMBER IS “UPDATE YOUR RESUME” MONTH!
Here are some alternative ways to revise your resume so you STAND OUT to
employers and get the interview!
5 Ways to Celebrate “Update Your Resume Month”
By Heather Huhman money.usnews.com
The month of September has been designated “International Update Your Resume”
Month by Career Directors International
When was the last time you updated your resume?
What changes can you make to your existing resume to make it stronger?
Here are several things to consider doing to ensure your resume knocks an employer’s socks off the
next time you submit it:
1. Add conferences, workshops, and events you’ve attended. Include the title of the event, the titles of
specific sessions you attended, the dates, the city, the name of the sponsoring organization, etc.
2. Include awards, honors, certificates, or licenses. Don’t be shy about boasting about past
accomplishments! Just be sure to find the exact name and approximate date to list next to it on your
resume.
3. List new skills you’ve learned. Do you have an ongoing list of the things you’re proficient at on your
resume? These might be things like using computer programs, social media, blogging, search engine
optimization, etc. They might also include more specific things you’ve been trained in that could be
beneficial at another organization.
4. Highlight leadership roles. Have you recently taken on a role in a volunteer organization, at a nonprofit,
or in an industry group? These leadership roles look great on your resume and show employers that you
have interests outside of work. They also serve as a great way to further develop your career and skills.
5. Include authorships and speaking engagements. Have you written about your industry? Authored a
book? Written articles published in outlets related to your field? Spoken at a conference? Show employers
that you’re passionate about the industry and that you’re a thought leader by adding these achievements
to your resume.
Don’t just limit updating your resume to when you’re job searching. Even if you have a job, you can take a few
minutes every month or so to write down accomplishments and new skills to ensure you don’t forget to
include them on your resume.
You could even put these new additions in your LinkedIn profile or online portfolio to refer back to when you
need to create a new resume. You never know when you’ll need an updated version for another job
opportunity—and this ensures you’re prepared for those opportunities should they arise.
SEPTEMBER IS “UPDATE YOUR RESUME” MONTH!
Here are some alternative ways to revise your resume so you STAND OUT to
employers and get the interview!
5 Ways to Celebrate “Update Your Resume Month”
By Heather Huhman money.usnews.com
The month of September has been designated “International Update Your Resume”
Month by Career Directors International
When was the last time you updated your resume?
What changes can you make to your existing resume to make it stronger?
Here are several things to consider doing to ensure your resume knocks an employer’s socks off the
next time you submit it:
1. Add conferences, workshops, and events you’ve attended. Include the title of the event, the titles of
specific sessions you attended, the dates, the city, the name of the sponsoring organization, etc.
2. Include awards, honors, certificates, or licenses. Don’t be shy about boasting about past
accomplishments! Just be sure to find the exact name and approximate date to list next to it on your
resume.
3. List new skills you’ve learned. Do you have an ongoing list of the things you’re proficient at on your
resume? These might be things like using computer programs, social media, blogging, search engine
optimization, etc. They might also include more specific things you’ve been trained in that could be
beneficial at another organization.
4. Highlight leadership roles. Have you recently taken on a role in a volunteer organization, at a nonprofit,
or in an industry group? These leadership roles look great on your resume and show employers that you
have interests outside of work. They also serve as a great way to further develop your career and skills.
5. Include authorships and speaking engagements. Have you written about your industry? Authored a
book? Written articles published in outlets related to your field? Spoken at a conference? Show employers
that you’re passionate about the industry and that you’re a thought leader by adding these achievements
to your resume.
Don’t just limit updating your resume to when you’re job searching. Even if you have a job, you can take a few
minutes every month or so to write down accomplishments and new skills to ensure you don’t forget to
include them on your resume.
You could even put these new additions in your LinkedIn profile or online portfolio to refer back to when you
need to create a new resume. You never know when you’ll need an updated version for another job
opportunity—and this ensures you’re prepared for those opportunities should they arise.
