Part 1 of a 3 part article
“Why is it important for me to have a resume, if I am not looking for a job?” For a few reasons:
- You never know when you will receive a call from a recruiter to discuss an excellent opportunity, and you want to have something prepared. Frankly, this is a pretty weak reason. You generally don’t want to make your resume too available anyway.
- Your resume reflects your career history and helps you define yourself. Nothing sells success, like success. If you know what you have accomplished, you can relate to others quickly and powerfully. Knowing yourself builds confidence.
- It will help you set the course for your future. The process of resume writing will create ideas. It gives us the time to reflect, and hopefully provides the opportunity to think about the future. You will also uncover questions about yourself. While this may cause some discomfort, it also creates the opportunity to solicit the advice of others. In the best case, reflecting on your past accomplishments provides you with raw materials to advance your career.
You may find resume templates in the brief article:“How Recruiters Read Your Resume.”
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