Time to Revamp your Resume

Considering the increase of technology in this new generation, all of you that are more mature than the electronics sitting on my desk should seriously think about revamping your resume. I know it sounds like a tedious task, but it just may be the edge you need in owning that job offer from the door rather than battling all of us recent graduates in the group interview. Yes, I said it and no disrespect, but let's be honest 9 out of 10 employers are virtual and now they check your twitter, facebook and other social network presence before they check your qualifications.

The upside is you won't have any potential harmful comments, status updates or pics to count against, but on the other hand, you won't have anything going for you either other than your years of experience and out-of-date training. Unless you are working for the 1 in 10 businesses that are still paper only, this will not do you much good.

Now, I bet you are wondering why? Well, since we can't see your face or personality on the paper, it makes it easier to get a feel of who we think you may be. Hey, we are not perfect and we do not expect you to be, but it is nice to know what you are working with before you make a phone call or send out written correspondence. After all that is what technology has been created and updated for. It is the recruiter's duty to abuse any and all utensils that allow us to reduce risk and turnover.

Check out these sites for tips on how to make it happen:

http://www.forbes.com/2010/03/19/write-resume-jobs-personal-finance-best-resume.html

http://www.e-resume.net/resume/changing_careers.html

http://www.kiplinger.com/columns/kiptips/archives/how-to-revamp-your-rsum.html

http://monster.cyberu.com/portal/entry/f8fce592-320a-48f4-90a8-7f8ac7e004f001?