Better Man

Day 6
Update Your Resume
None of us need reminding that the economy is in the tank right now. In
this tight job market, every small thing can mean the difference between
landing a job and being unemployed. Today we’re going to focus on one of
those “small” things: our resume. I don’t know everyone’s story out there,
but I’m sure many of you are looking for work. And having an updated,
sharp-looking resume is an essential part of networking like a man.
Even if you have a job, it’s a good idea to update your resume. Why?
Well, first, there’s a chance you could lose your job, and you want to be able
to start looking for new work immediately instead of having to spend time
working on your resume. Second, perhaps a better job opportunity will
show up. Many times, such opportunities are time sensitive, meaning the
first to get his foot in the door usually gets the job. We all need to be ready
for these opportunities when they present themselves by having resumes
that are ready to be printed off and placed in someone’s hand.
So today’s task is to update our resumes. If you don’t have a resume, then
today’s a good day to start one. I’d suggest first reading our articles “How to
Write a Resume” and “The Importance of a Good Resume”.
Before we get to the task, let’s take a look at 7 pointers to ensure that we
all have killer resumes.
Tips for Updating Your Resume
1. Brainstorm. First, check to see if there’s anything you can add to
update your resume. If you look down at your resume and nothing
comes to you, pull out an empty sheet of paper and list all the projects
you’ve worked on, all the training you’ve accomplished, and any