Update Your Resume
June 3, 2009 by Allison Boyer
Filed under Jobs
Just a quick tip for today, but one that many writer neglect – updating your resume.
I have multiple copies of my resume on my computer, actually. First, I have a general resume that can be used in a 
pinch for just about any job. Problem is, when your resume is generic, your chances at getting a job are slim – you have to have a great cover letter or introduction email. Even then, you might not get the job.
My generic resume is a building block for my other resumes, though. I have one that is appropriate for blogging jobs, which focuses on my blogging experience. Another resume is focuses on my education and more professional academic work. Still another hypes up my experience as a business owner.
Even these, though, need to be re-worked when I apply for a job. I like to focus on specific points of interest for the job I want.
In general though, if you keep you “base” resumes as up to date as possible, it will take you a lot less time to apply for jobs. Try to update your resumes about once every three months, and you’ll save time in the end.
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