The average person will change careers about twice in their lifetime. This can be for a number of different reasons. Most commonly, people either change careers because they want something newer and more exciting, or because they finally earned that post graduate degree that allows them to full pursue their intended career. No matter your reason, there are some helpful tips that can be offered on prepping your resume for a new job prospect.
Redesign Your Resume
Out with the old and in with the new should be your mantra. You are after all looking for a new career, and during such efforts you really ought to take the time redesign your resume. Read the entire thing from front to back over and over again. Spice it up. Check for grammar and spelling. Ensure it reads gracefully to prospective employers.
Update Your Experience
Certainly, your experience will have evolved from your last workplace stint. You will want to reflect any experience gained in the updates that you make to your resume. An easy way to do so is to break down the objectives of your job and the skills they require in a detailed list that can enable you to update your resume efficiently.
Tailor Resume for New Career Goals
Employers want to see employees who are the ideal fit for their open positions. Under this premonition, you will want to tailor your resume to postulate that effect. Don’t over embellish or make false claims. Rather, just tailor your skill sets to those that are required for the new job; provided you possess such skill sets, of course.
Create a Video Resume
A newer method for attracting the interest of employers is via the video resume. If you have a web cam, this is a fantastic way of getting your foot in the door. Video resumes are helpful because they:
- Provide a living example of you;
- Let employers see you talk in person;
- Are more attractive than paper resumes;
- Allow you to present your skills;
- Demonstrate your communication skills;
- Are rich multimedia presentations that most applicants don’t offer.
Proofread Until Perfect
Once you have made all of the necessary changes to your resume, it’s time to proofread it. A good idea would be to ask a few of your friends to give it a read to ensure there are not any errors. Remember, even if you are fabulous writer, even the best write always has an editor.