Having an up to date resume can be a very important part of your career. The reason it is worth keeping it up to date at all times, is that you never know when you will need it. It does not matter if you are working for a company or working for yourself, there is many different times that a resume that is up to date can come in quite handy.

With the currant financial climate that is affecting businesses in many different area’s in different ways it is almost more important to keep an up to date resume handy. Not so much because you want to use it, but more in case you don’t have a choice but to use it. You could be laid off, or the company could close down, so being prepared can be a very important thing.

The other possible reason for needing an up to date resume, is where there is potential for internal advancement. Many companies do prefer to employee to certain positions people from internal to the company. While application requirements can vary it is often worth submitting a resume with even internal applications. Even though the company does know what you do for them, it can add that little bit extra professionalism.

Finally when you are working for yourself, you may be thinking you do not need a resume. Working in your own business though can be a place you need your own resume, or at least a form of a resume. The reason being that depending upon your goals providing a resume for yourself can be an advantage. For seeking finance or even partners in a business you will find that being able to show your own career path, and achievements you have made can be an important part of this process especailly in a new business.

Keeping your resume up to date should not be a long arduous process. If anything it should be something that takes 15-30 minutes every 5 or 6 months. In reality that things that you need to look at, when you are updating is really just adding and updating the current position that you are working in. Adding achievements, new parts of the job you fulfill, and any new details about this job. While also removing details that are not so relevant any more.

So there are many reasons to keep your resume up to date, besides looking for another position while still working for a different employer. So just keep this in mind and set aside that 15-30 minutes every 5 or 6 months. Let me know in the comments, below when you last needed your resume unexpectedly.

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