Need to update your resume? Maybe you’ve been putting it off?

No excuses now. We’ve got you covered!

Below is a link to our resume template. No text boxes or defined fields.

Just open the word document. Edit with your own information. Save.

Not actively looking for a job? Now’s the perfect time. Before you need it.

We recommend updating a resume every year for several of reasons:

1. The more experience and success you have, the tougher it is to remember it all. Updating your resume every year is an easy way to document your wins.
2. Additionally, you never know when someone like us might call with a great opportunity.
3. The process of updating a resume encourages you to reflect on your career. Where are you now, where do you want to be, what do you need to do to get there. For more on this, check out Don’t Leave Your Resume to Chance.

What is the ultimate goal of your resume? Get an interview!

The more experience you gain, the less likely it is you can include everything in your resume.

And, That’s ok.

We don’t mind 2 page resumes. But, if it’s 5 pages. it won’t all get read.

“Read” is probably a strong word for the initial review. Here’s what happens in the first 10 seconds:

1. What company do you work for right now?
2. What is current position title?
3. What is previous position?
4. Where did you go to school and when did you graduate?
5. Back to the top to read bullet points under current position IF the initial review is positive.

Click Here For Resume Template: Open. Edit. Save.

Of course, we’re not suggesting other versions are wrong. We’re offering a simple, straightforward and easy to follow option that allows the reader to find what they need in their initial 10 second scan.

While we’re discussing resumes, here are 10 Resume Tips!

1. No Objective. They do more harm than good.
2. Experience before Education unless you’re a new college grad.
3. Use reverse chronological order. A “skills based/functional” resume leaves too many questions after initial scan. Did you pick up that skill in current position or 20 years ago?
4. Include specific results: Increased profits by 30%. Came under budget 3 consecutive years.
5. When you’ve had multiple positions with the same company, list the company name only once and use the date you first joined the company. (template shows example of this)
6. Put the date with each employer along the right margin. Easy to find and follow.
7. Two pages or less (in most cases).
8. Don’t include personal information such as married with 3 kids.
9. Keep it simple: Black type, consistent font size, etc.
10. No Picture (unless it’s required or expected in your industry)

Happy Resume Writing!