3 Ultimate Resume Makeovers and What You Can Learn From Them | The Muse.

When was the last time you updated your resume?

In today’s market, it’s important to keep in mind that ALL jobs are temporary. Even if you are feeling like you are at the top rung on your career ladder, circumstances can change in a flash. Keeping your resume current, and staying in contact and nurturing your relationships with your most valued references via social media is ESSENTIAL.

COMPARE your resume to the three sample resumes in this article from The Muse.

Ask yourself:

• Am I using the top half of my resume to show off my most valuable skills?
• Am I using action words to summarize my experiences in the most effective way possible?
• What do I need to add (or cut) to demonstrate I am the best candidate for the job I am applying to?

For that last point, keep in mind, you may need to revise your resume for each position!

4 Lame Excuses To Not Assess Yourself.

There are so many fabulous bits of information in this latest email blast from one of today’s top career specialists, JT O’Donnell, Founder of CareerHMO. Click the link above for the full monty!

JT offers up great questions to ask yourself so you can evaluate what a “good” job means to YOU, keeping in mind that we are all unique and one size does not fit all.

The categories she recommends include:

Life Balance – How satisfied you are right now with the 8 key areas of your life. (They are Mental Self, Physical Self, Career, Finances, Significant Other, Friends & Family, Physical Surroundings, Hobbies & Recreations.)

Core Values – Your personal definitions of success for each key area and the priority they hold in your life. (Hint: No two people have the same definitions or priorities.)

Interaction Style – The way you communicate at work and how it is perceived by others. You can learn your interaction style by taking this FREE test.

Work Style – The manner and preference in which you like to accomplish tasks.

Learning Preferences – The ideal resources and methods for you to learn on-the-job.

Unique Gifts – The things you excel at naturally. Many people struggle to determine this accurately because what makes us ‘unique’ feels so normal, that we don’t see it as special.

Passion & Interests – The opportunity to observe how your unique combination of values, strengths and preferences are used when you do things you love.

JT sends out daily advice for job seekers, so sign up for her free newsletters while you are there!