Update Your Resume Month: Top 4 Myths Of Resume Writing Debunked!

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As the country continues to grapple with the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Delta variant, there’s a significant increase in talent entering the job search market for the first time or the first time in a long time. Now more than ever, a sharply written resume is essential to stand out in a dynamic, adept applicant pool.

September is International Update Your Resume Month, and Tampa’s Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches (PARW/CC) is sharing the common misconceptions that candidates make when tackling a resume refresh:

MYTH 1: You should only apply to opportunities that align with your most recent industry or job title. New job roles are emerging as companies adapt to a changing landscape. As these positions are being developed (many for the first time!), any candidate with experience or the core skills necessary for success in the role should feel confident in applying. Many core tenants of business – professionalism, work ethic, and management skills, to name a few – are transferable across verticals and can be applied to new opportunities. Don’t disqualify yourself before anyone else does.

MYTH 2: Your resume is one size fits all. No two job opportunities are the same. Preparing different versions of your resume will help you highlight the most relevant experience to the role in which you’re applying. Start by tackling the version of your resume that you’ll use most, and then create additional versions for different industries or job descriptions. Tailoring your resumes to expertly frame your relevant experience will streamline the application process.

MYTH 3: Your entire professional experience should be featured on your resume. A resume is a teaser to entice an interview. Composed of career highlights and tangible results that created meaningful impact for clients, a general rule of thumb is to include work history from the previous decade – with a maximum of 15 years in the past. A critical look from an editor’s eye to identify experience that will most resonate with hiring managers will elevate a resume to help it stand out from the crowd.

MYTH 4: You’re solely responsible for the development of your resume. A dynamic and productive resume is never created in a silo. Professional and accredited career coaches are a worthwhile and affordable investment for anyone on the job hunt. Experienced perspective helps ensure the best chance possible for a resume to elicit a callback or interview.

Tampa’s Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches (PARW/CC) has a community of dedicated and experienced professionals that can help draft, tailor, edit, and proof resumes for job seekers and provide career counsel and advice for professionals at all levels.

PARW/CC is the longest-standing professional resume writing and career coaching association in the industry with more than 2,000 members and offering four career management credentials.

Your Resume Writer also has the backing, support, and resources of the membership of PARW/CC and other members via LinkedIn Groups. For more information, please get in touch with Gabrielle Maury.

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