There is nothing worse than sitting down after four years and trying to reconstruct the work you’ve done, courses you’ve taken and awards received in order to write or bring your resume’ up to date. So the 3 most important words are Keep It Current. Consider your resume or profile as a “work in progress” and keep it updated regularly. Have you added:
- Courses or Special Classes for Training
- Conferences (as an Attendee or Presenter)
- Athletic Showcases or Camps
- Publications
- Scores on National Exams or GPA
Students, employees, employers and stay-at-home parents who may one day re-enter the workforce all need to pay attention to their profile or resume’ and keep it current. In addition to keeping it current, be sure that the presentation of material highlights the most current or relevant information for the position you are targeting. If you were hiring you, what would catch your attention?
Professional Development has been the topic for the month. Before leaving the topic, make it a point to update your information this week. Make sure your own efforts to invest in yourself are well reflected in your presentation materials to others.