How to Refresh Your Resume in the New Year

How to Refresh Your Resume in the New YearHow to Refresh Your Resume in the New YearWelcome to 2014 Now is a great time to rethink your entire job search style. As you update your social media profiles, you should also think about how to refresh your resume, too. Here are some small changes that pack a powerful punch to your resume- and can help you find a job.5 Ways to Refresh Your Resume in the New YearAdd some flair to your name. Your name is one of the most (if notlage the most important) pieces of information on your resume. So why should it be size 12 font or smaller? To ensure that your name is never forgotten, enlarge it to at least a 16 or 18 font size. Be sure to bold it. You can even choose another font, but be sure that it is easily legible- and professional.Include the job title you want. Since you are currently looking for a job, you should include the job that you want, not the positions youve previously held. Speak the language of the positions youre vying for. This w ill clearly show a prospective boss the job that you are interested in securing.Spotlight your accomplishments. Sure, there is limited space on a resume, but that doesnt mean your accolades have to be crammed into one small space. So remove any extra filler words and bullet each and every accomplishment. This shows a hiring manager how much you have achieved and makes your achievements appear more impressive.Put your resume angeschlossen.Paper resumes are still great for bringing to job interviews, but because so many employers pre-screen candidate by searching for them online, its time to make your document go digital. Whether you put the PDF out there on your LinkedIn profile, or create an online portfolio for yourself, make sure your resume is accessible online.Stay in line.In todays job market, a lot of companies use scanners to keep a digital copy of job hunters resumes. Make sure that yours is easy to read- and scan- by checking that the spacing throughout the resume is even. A good idea is to leave at least .07 to a 1 inch border all around. Not only is it eye-pleasing, but it will ensure that if your resume has to be printed, it will print correctly without cutting any information off.Read it aloud. Of course you read and reread your resume on the lookout for any and all mistakes. But reading it over in your head and reading it out loud are two totally different things. Youll be quicker to catch errors to ensure the resume you submit to a potential boss is perfectly written.With just a few minor tweaks and revisions, you can have a sparkly new resume that is sure to catch the eye of a hiring manager- and get your foot in the door for a job interview that can lead to the job of your dreams.Readers, what changes are you making to refresh your resume in 2014? Let us know in the comments section below