Your résumé is your calling card when it comes to seeking employment, it not only lets potential employers know what kind of skills and experience you have, it also allows you to show off some of your more standout moments, professionally-speaking.

It is always a good idea to stay prepared to find a new position, even if you are completely happy at your current one. Once you get on the job hunt, things may progress quickly so having your résumé handy will save you time and ensure that you don’t have to do a rush job to get your résumé done in the proper manner.

Keeping your résumé updated is key because once you are ready to distribute it, you may have a hard time remembering some of the details you wanted to include from your various positions and work experience. One of the best ways in which to accomplish this is by keeping an electronic folder on your personal computer with copies of your most recent résumé and another document in which you can jot notes you can later add to your résumé when you’re ready for a complete update. These notes might consist of promotions, new professional references, good things your boss has said to or about you, added job duties, and anything else that might impress another employer down the line.

Anytime you learn a new skill or take a new course for professional development, you should also put the documentation into your résumé folder. Then, periodically, sit down and spend a few hours updating your résumé. Take the time to add any new developments and proofread it very carefully for errors.

Preparation is essential to career success overall, and keeping  your résumé fresh and up to date before you start looking for a new job is part of that process.

Bring your updated résumé to StaffEx. We can place you in direct-hire,  temp-to-hire and temporary assignments with some of Tampa Bay’s best companies. Contact us today so that we help you find yourself in a wonderful new position.