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How often should one update his/her resume

It would be interesting to know how long (or soon) one should update their resume. #career #resume #cv #job-application

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John’s Answer

I would recommend updating it in your current role or position each time a significant milestone or achievement has been made.
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Susan’s Answer

Your Resume needs to be updated atleast every six months with the new achievements and skill set you have.
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Gerard’s Answer

keeping your résumé and profiles updated covers your flanks in a handful of ways:


In the event of an unexpected job loss, it means you can immediately start hunting for a new position.
It makes you look like even more of an awesome candidate to recruiters and prospective employers who might be lurking around the Internet.
It keeps colleagues appraised of your skills, which is particularly useful if you’re the type who takes on freelancing work on a regular basis.
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Dana’s Answer

I would recommend updating your resume every six months unless you have a change of some kind. If you have learned a new skill set, changed jobs, added education, or added something else like volunteer experience, you should update your resume (and professional profiles) with those details.

FREE TIP: Don't put your address on your resume. It's not needed and can be a safety issue, especially for women. You only need an email address and phone number.
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Elizabeth’s Answer

Updating a resume can seem daunting at times. The more often you do it, the easier and more natural it becomes.

One trick is to review/update your resume at least annually. Pick a date, and set a reminder in your diary. And certainly any significant education and/or employment achievements will require more frequent updates.

The idea is to always have your resume current.
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Brigit’s Answer

I would definitely review every 6 months to ensure it's kept up to date. It's much easier to do it as you go along rather than waiting until you have to do it to apply for a role. It's amazing how quickly you forget all your accomplishments!
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Shawn’s Answer

I would recommend every 12 months and make sure that the initiatives and skill sets achieved during that specific time are mentioned

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Rawa’s Answer

I would say whenever you achieved a milestone or have a change in status. This could be through obtaining a certificate, or getting promoted within your firm. Just make sure that at any point in time your resume is a true reflection of your portfolio and overall experience. Remember to revise your resume with every update to prioritise the information, as its best to limit it to 2 pages at most.
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Kruti’s Answer

While you don't need to update your resume every day, you should make it a habit to refresh your resume on a regular basis. Hyman recommends updating your resume at the end of each fiscal quarter, or once every three months, and after each performance review you have with your manager.
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Joseph’s Answer

Update it as often as you have new and relevant experience. Sometimes it can be difficult to remember what you've done or accomplished after a long period of time.
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Doreen’s Answer

As frequently as possible. Every new skill or accomplishment should be added. Make this a habit. Don't wait until you need an updated resume to start working on it.
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Sarah’s Answer

I think it is worthwhile updating your CV when you have new experiences to add or if you need to tailor it to a specific role.
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Fiona’s Answer

Your resume should be a live document. Every time before you send it out, it should reflect the latest information, including new skills/work experience/education.
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sreejith’s Answer

every 6 months along with experience and learning
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Shubha Florence’s Answer

Hi Ligaya,


You can update your resume once in a yr with all the initiatives, skills added and promotions that you got.


All the best.
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Arun’s Answer

Whether you're looking for your first job, a better mid-career opportunity, or are ... freshening your resume, update as often as you can
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