Resume Tips for New Graduates and everyone else too. (Living Document)
I am passing along advice that was given to me over two decades ago and holds true more than ever.
Hope you find it helpful…
Once you have created your first or most recently revised resume – save it as a “living document” in your resume file. This document is not to be submitted or shared, just as one document with all of your pertinent accomplishments and project details on. Saved your company money? Enter it as a bullet. Increased sales? Enter it as a bullet. Completed your project on time and under budget? Enter it as a bullet. Etc… This document does not need to look presentable or have your final vocabulary. Again – it is meant to be one place that all of your experience is chronicled to make it easier to share what is pertinent at that time.
Also, keep your start and end dates (with months) accurately listed on this document.
Dates that you report to a certain boss and the correct contact info for those individuals whom will be references will be helpful as well. (Again, not to be shared or included in your resume format)
There are several formats to use and even more templates to follow to create your resume. When creating your resume you should consider ease of editing and readability from the start. Templates do not favor this and should be used with caution. Better to start with a fresh word document and set your margins according. Using a font that is easy to read will also hold the attention of its reader for a few more crucial seconds.
If your resume is in an easily edited format – it will be much easier to enter key terms and vocabulary that your target employer/ company uses in their job description so their key word searches will notice your resume.
It always seems that when someone needs to update their resume it is hard to find the time. Making an easy to follow habit will make this much easier and faster.