Rework Your Resume Before You Quit Your Job

Sometimes you just aren’t satisfied with your job, maybe you are stuck at a dead end, or maybe you simply don’t wish to spend years of your life at an unsatisfying job, for whatever reason you want to quit there are some things you must do first. Before you can begin to apply for other jobs or do any networking you need to rework your resume. Your resume is probably more important to your future career than any other item that you will need to find a new employer.

So pull out your old resume and look it over. Surely you have learned something new since then. Jot notes of what you want to include on your new reworked resume. Include any accomplishments, education, skills and goals met since it was written. Also include any employers that you have worked for since that time. Because you are still working at your job, you can easily leave the dates off of each employer and simply include a length of employment. For example if you are working at ABC Company now and have been for 4 years, simply include ABC Company as a XXXXX for 4 years.

The main thing a potential employer will be looking at besides your qualifications is how long you tend to remain on a job; employers lose money when a new employee begins because they have to deal with the hiring process, paperwork, filing and training. So any employer wishes to have happy employees who will stay for a while.

The next thing to rework on your resume is your objectives and goals. What are you hoping to accomplish at a new job? Are you looking for more advancement opportunities? Or would you like less business trips? Make your needs clear while also letting the potential employer know what you have to offer.

Once you have included all the information a potential employer will need you should take the time to whittle down the information so that there is no ‘fluff’ or prose. A resume should be laid out in a simple and straightforward manner so that an employer can see everything he needs to know within about 30 seconds. Remove any hobbies that don’t pertain to your career and definitely remove your individual schools. The only educational information needed is any degrees or certifications you have received, as well as any courses that pertain to your field.

Double check your new resume for spelling and grammar errors as well as the clarity of each point. Type it up and make several copies; you are going to need them.

Your job search should begin several months before you quit your job if possible. Make a plan, stick to it and do what needs to be done to move out of a job you are unhappy with and into a new position with room to grow. Once your resume is complete make sure to network and pass it to anyone you feel may be able to assist you in locating your ideal job within your career field.