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September is International Update Your Resume Month

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September is the perfect time to start a new approach to career care-taking. While children are embarking on starting the new school year, adults should also be taking stock of their professional attributes and career value by updating their resumes.

What we think of as a 'life print,' or guideline for career development, will provide a proactive approach toward meeting unforeseen market and company changes, in reevaluating personal worth and in preparing to obtain the next step in career growth. Too often job seekers avoid taking this crucial step until the last minute, when they need their resume yesterday. However, by declaring September as the official update month, people will have the opportunity to better control and champion their own futures.

During Update Your Resume Month, every member of CDI will be dedicated to alerting their clients to the value of taking this crucial step in their career development. CDI members will educate clients on one service per week in September, including the Resume Update, Cover Letter Development, Interview Preparation and Job Search Strategy.

Utilize the following Resume Update Form and expert tips from our members to prepare for updating your resume:

Resume Update Worksheet (Adobe PDF)

*CDI Member Resume Tips:*

Ten Tips for a Better Resume - Sharon Cox, Career Direction / Resume Writing
Ten Job Search Truths - Freddie Cheek, Cheek and Christantello Career Connections
Atta Boy - Susan Geary, 1st Rate Resumes
Become a Professional Resume Writer - Susan Geary, 1st Rate Resumes
Cookie Cutter Resumes - Grant Cooper, CareerPro of New Orleans
Getting the Most Out of a Career Fair - Patricia Duckers, The Resume Writer
How to Build a Marketable Background - Grant Cooper, CareerPro of New Orleans
Honesty in Your Resume - Grant Cooper, CareerPro of New Orleans
Polish Your Professional Image - Patricia Duckers, The Resume Writer
Why You Need a Resume - Grant Cooper, CareerPro of New Orleans
Resume Pitfalls & Tips - Grant Cooper, CareerPro of New Orleans
Appropriate Length of a Well Written Resume - Patricia Duckers, The Resume Writer
Basic Types of Resumes - Grant Cooper, CareerPro of New Orleans
Getting Past the 15 Second Scan - Susan Geary, 1st Rate Resumes
Using a Professional Resume Writing Service - Grant Cooper, CareerPro of New Orleans
What is a Curriculum Vita? - Grant Cooper, CareerPro of New Orleans
Gaps in Your Job History - Grant Cooper, CareerPro of New Orleans

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The first week of May is International Update Your References Week

Update Your References Week represents a time to empower your career through your employment references tune up. You will want to check your list of professional references to make sure you have selected appropriate individuals to maximize your candidacy and that all contacts are up-to-date. This will ensure they will be easy to locate, should you find yourself in need of an employment reference.

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