Perfecting the perfect resume style can be tricky. Many job seekers don't
really understand the ins and outs of resume creation and only think about
their resumes when they are actively seeking other employment. Many
recruiters agree that such an approach can actually leave your resume
lacking in both style and content.
Living Resume Style
Do you have a living or non-living resume? A living resume style is a
document that is continually updated over the course of months or
years. It isn't simply updated when you are looking for a job. So if your
employer gives you a new task or you learn a new skill, you would update
your resume to reflect that. This resume style is ideal for a number of
reasons.
First, it lets you get a clearer picture of where you may be headed in your
career. You may begin to notice patterns and tendencies towards a
particular job or field. Maybe you have always had a love for graphics or
public speaking, but never realized it until you sit down with your
resume. Second, a living resume style will allow you to accurately
document your skills. Writing your resume after a nasty fight with your
boss isn't the best way to approach things. Instead write your resume when
you are clear headed and comfortably employed.
Past, Present, Future Resume Style
It is important to remember that a resume is about where you have been,
where you are, and where you are going. Most job seekers focus on the
present- but do little to discuss the past and future. To get the upper
hand, you want to have a resume style that focuses on all aspects of your
work including what you plan to do in the future. Remember, your resume is
a work in progress and will never be finished.
Final thoughts on Resume Style
Last but not least, you want to keep abreast of what is happening in the
world around you. The internet and online job applications have changed
the way that many recruiters do business- so it important that you have an
online resume as part of your job seeking portfolio. Recent problems with
viruses and spyware have lead many recruiters to stop accepting
attachments, so you will want to become aware of the ins and outs of plain
text resume formatting.
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