Given the fact that there are multiple applicants for any opening and H.R professionals spend less than a few seconds in scanning a resume before either accepting it or consigning it to the waste bin, the importance of a good resume cannot be overstated. A well written resume is the proverbial foot in the door that can lead to greater opportunities, and in the case of a job seeker, that translates to an interview, and if all goes well, the job.
A resume is a dynamic entity that changes with the professional growth and learning of an individual. It is meant to be a brief yet informative statement of purpose and capabilities of a professional. Professionals should regularly spend some time in taking stock of their professional achievements and new skills acquired. This helps them to obtain an awareness of their position in the job market and update their resume so that if a good job opportunity comes their way, they are ready to make the most of it. Since a person with the most current knowledge and related experience is always in demand, an updated resume that is in sync with the skill-set of the professional will stand out among the other resumes. An updated resume also...