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  The resume as we know it is dead! In the past, an updated resume consisted of adding a new position, a new job title, or updating additional responsibilities. Today’s job market demands more than a few lines and some added duties. Resumes still play a major role as one of your staple career communication documents. In this case, refresh simply means saying something old in a new and relevant way with current market language to showcase your value. Your resume is your marketing brochure, and it should be fresh at all times. Here are seven ways refresh your resume: Delete Your Home Address. Don’t want to tell where you live? Then don’t. It is completely appropriate to just put your name, email address, and cell phone number on your resume. Today’s professionals pursue career opportunities without zip code boundaries. With cloud technology, one can work

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So you are looking for a job and competing with hundreds of other job candidates for that coveted position. You have your interview outfit ready and you’ve practiced what you will say during your interview a hundred times. You have experience, education, know-how, and absolutely no callbacks even though you have literally sent out over a dozen resumes. What is it? Is it your age? Is it your gender? Is it because you lack experience? The truth of the matter is, it could be a number of things. One thing for sure is that unless your resume stands out from everyone else, your chances of getting a callback are going to be slim. There are a few resume writing tips you can use to combat this issue and get more job interviews. Write About Your Accomplishments not Your Job Function Many people make the mistake of simply listing what

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