CAREER PLANNING
UPDATING YOUR RESUME
WITH ERIN WOLFRAM & MELISSA JOHNSON
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As we reach mid-2022, updating your resume, likely, is not at the top of your priority list. However, now is the perfect time to reflect on your professional accomplishments from the first half of the year and make updates to your job search documents. How often do you update your resume or take time to think about what you have achieved professionally? For many, the answer to that question may be “Whenever I am applying for a new job.” Often, years go by before someone applies for a different position, and going years without updating or even thinking about your resume can lead to stress, careless errors, and omission of valuable information. You will be thankful when a great career opportunity presents itself and you don’t have to quickly throw together application materials that may not represent you as well as you would like. If at all possible, update your resume at least twice per year. Below are some easy steps you can follow to ensure your resume is always up to date and accurately demonstrates your qualifications. 1. Reflect on your achievements. First, think about what you accomplished at your job so far this year, and make a comprehensive list of those achievements. Challenge yourself to go beyond your
