Why You Need Several Versions of Your Resume

You’ve been fishing for a job for a while and so far, not one bite. Not even a little nibble. But before you beat yourself up, it may not be you — the problem may be with your resume. In today’s job market, a one-size-fits-all resume may not do the trick to getting you the job of your dreams. Serious job seekers instead have created several versions of their resume in order to find work. Here are a few scenarios in which you might need more than one version of your resume.

Same industry, new position. If you’ve spent most of your career working as a second grade teacher but are looking for a more flexible schedule working as a tutor instead, you’ll need to revamp your resume. You can spotlight many of the workplace experiences and skills in your job application that will translate to the new position to show that you’re qualified. Read more...