{"id":116198,"date":"2021-01-23T10:22:08","date_gmt":"2021-01-23T15:22:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/rbach.net\/?p=116198"},"modified":"2021-12-20T13:25:58","modified_gmt":"2021-12-20T18:25:58","slug":"six-ways-to-update-your-resume-in-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rbach.net\/index.php\/six-ways-to-update-your-resume-in-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"Six Ways to Update Your Resume in 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pngitem.com\/middle\/mToohJ_free-retro-clipart-illustration-of-man-using-binoculars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-115638\" title=\"Six Ways to Update Your Resume in 2021\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rbach.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/man-using-binoculars-2-e1611362724381-75x62.jpg?resize=100%2C83&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Six Ways to Update Your Resume in 2021\" width=\"100\" height=\"83\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rbach.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/man-using-binoculars-2-e1611362724381.jpg?resize=75%2C62&amp;ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rbach.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/man-using-binoculars-2-e1611362724381.jpg?resize=150%2C125&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rbach.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/man-using-binoculars-2-e1611362724381.jpg?w=768&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px\" \/><\/a>2020 changed everything. The <strong>job search<\/strong> process is no exception. Lessons learned from the <strong>COVID-19<\/strong> pandemic means you need to update your resume. These six simple resume updates can improve your chances of getting an interview. <strong>Do not submit your 2020 resume in 2021<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n<p>Some reasons the job hunt has changed in 2021 include:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20200921145628\/https:\/\/www.channelpartnersonline.com\/2018\/01\/02\/layoffs-coming-for-thousands-of-att-employees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-115381\" title=\"7.3 million workers are looking for jobs\u00a0 due to COVID-19\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rbach.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Layoff-e1611362817775-69x75.jpg?resize=92%2C100&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"7.3 million workers are looking for jobs\u00a0 due to COVID-19\" width=\"92\" height=\"100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rbach.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Layoff-e1611362817775.jpg?resize=69%2C75&amp;ssl=1 69w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rbach.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Layoff-e1611362817775.jpg?resize=138%2C150&amp;ssl=1 138w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rbach.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Layoff-e1611362817775.jpg?w=262&amp;ssl=1 262w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 92px) 100vw, 92px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/news.release\/pdf\/empsit.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">7.3 million workers <\/a><\/strong>are looking for jobs due to COVID-19 layoffs, leading to a mass influx of job searchers in the employment market.<\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20220929142740\/https:\/\/www.jobvite.com\/blog\/job-seeker-nation-report\/2020-job-seeker-nation-key-findings-from-this-years-report\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>33%<\/strong><strong> of job seekers<\/strong><\/a> are willing to accept a lower salary than their most recent salary do to COVID.<\/li>\r\n<li>99% of Fortune 500 Companies <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jobscan.co\/blog\/99-percent-fortune-500-ats\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">use <strong>Applicant Tracking Systems<\/strong><\/a><strong> to screen resumes<\/strong>.<\/li>\r\n<li>Up to\u00a0<strong>75% of qualified applicants <\/strong>have been <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/nextavenue\/2014\/03\/18\/how-to-get-your-resume-read-by-an-employer\/?sh=4597aee86865\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">rejected by an ATS<\/a> because the software could not read their resumes.<\/li>\r\n<li>Recruiters spend about <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theladders.com\/career-advice\/you-only-get-6-seconds-of-fame-make-it-count\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">7.4 seconds<\/a><\/strong> glancing at resumes before deciding if the applicant is a potential fit.<\/li>\r\n<li>On average, a corporate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassdoor.com\/employers\/blog\/50-hr-recruiting-stats-make-think\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">job attracts\u00a0<strong>250 applicants<\/strong><\/a>, of which only 5 will be invited to interview.<\/li>\r\n<li>During the pandemic,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/rh-us.mediaroom.com\/2020-09-30-Survey-More-Than-Half-Of-Companies-Hired-New-Staff-Remotely-During-The-Pandemic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>63% of companies<\/strong><\/a> conducted remote interviews and onboarding, compared to just 12% before the pandemic.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>With <strong>job search odds stacked against you<\/strong> should make some COVID-19 changes to your resume to increase your odds of getting an interview for your next job.<\/p>\r\n<h3>Update your resume with work from home<\/h3>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20210415085957\/https:\/\/erpfm.com\/remote-working-with-erp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-113652\" title=\"Update your resume with work from home\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rbach.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/remote_work-2-e1585602577958-49x75.jpg?resize=65%2C100&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Update your resume with work from home\" width=\"65\" height=\"100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rbach.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/remote_work-2-e1585602577958.jpg?resize=49%2C75&amp;ssl=1 49w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rbach.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/remote_work-2-e1585602577958.jpg?resize=98%2C150&amp;ssl=1 98w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rbach.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/remote_work-2-e1585602577958.jpg?resize=666%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 666w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rbach.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/remote_work-2-e1585602577958.jpg?resize=768%2C1182&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rbach.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/remote_work-2-e1585602577958.jpg?resize=998%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 998w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rbach.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/remote_work-2-e1585602577958.jpg?w=1014&amp;ssl=1 1014w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 65px) 100vw, 65px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/smallbiztrends.com\/2020\/06\/work-from-home-permanently-survey.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">More<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fastcompany.com\/90508784\/heres-an-ever-growing-list-of-companies-that-will-let-people-work-from-home-forever\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">more<\/a> employers are embracing remote work. Therefore, you should include any <strong>work-from-home skills<\/strong> on your resume. Look closely at the job description to see if the company mentions any remote work collaboration tools like <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.me\/p2wgaW-u8g\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft Teams<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/trello.com\/en-US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Trello<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/docs\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Google Docs<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/slack.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Slack<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/wp.me\/p2wgaW-tzS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zoom<\/a>, etc. Include these keywords on your resume where applicable.<\/p>\r\n<p>Now is the time to <strong>widen your search. <\/strong>Look beyond the suburbs around your home. Instead, consider remote work with organizations where you can offer value.<\/p>\r\n<h3>Add resiliency to your resume\u00a0<\/h3>\r\n<p>Next, make sure to highlight how you worked through COVID-19. The fact you got through the pandemic shows <strong>you are resilient<\/strong>. Highlight your<strong> achievements during the lockdown.<\/strong>\u00a0How did you continue building on your experience? Or how did you help your business stay afloat? What new skills and tools did you learn?<\/p>\r\n<h3>Appear younger on your resume<\/h3>\r\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.findlaw.com\/law_and_life\/2020\/01\/can-ok-boomer-mean-age-discrimination.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-116217\" title=\"\u00a0Age discrimination is serious\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rbach.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/ageism-e1611369984192-75x65.jpg?resize=100%2C87&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"100\" height=\"87\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rbach.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/ageism-e1611369984192.jpg?resize=75%2C65&amp;ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rbach.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/ageism-e1611369984192.jpg?resize=150%2C130&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rbach.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/ageism-e1611369984192.jpg?resize=768%2C667&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rbach.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/ageism-e1611369984192.jpg?w=940&amp;ssl=1 940w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/insights.dice.com\/2018\/06\/12\/ageism-tech-major-problem-survey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Age discrimination<\/a> is a serious issue<\/strong> that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aarp.org\/work\/working-at-50-plus\/info-2018\/age-discrimination-common-at-work.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">impacts job seekers<\/a> over 45 more often than they realize. Unless the job you are applying for specifically wants 15+ years of experience with a particular skill delete it. Listing dates on your resume prior to 2005 is only going to age you. <strong>Remove outdated software versions or skills too<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n<h3>Update your resume to be smart enough<\/h3>\r\n<p>If you are applying for a job requiring a bachelor\u2019s degree but you are listing your <strong>advanced degrees<\/strong> (e.g., master&#8217;s or doctorate), you may be disqualified as overqualified or too expensive. Adjust your Education section to<strong> target the job posting<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Remove your high school &amp; graduation date.<\/li>\r\n<li>If you graduated from college more than five years ago, remove college graduation dates.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3>Be reachable on your resume<\/h3>\r\n<p>You need to use current communications channels during your job search. It makes the search easier and you can appear younger on your resume.<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><b>Sanitize your address<\/b> &#8211; a city and state are good enough &#8211; especially if you 3rd parties are involved &#8211; y<strong>our safety is important<\/strong>.<\/li>\r\n<li>Dump that aol.com or yahoo.com email address. Use a Gmail or Outlook account. <a href=\"http:\/\/press.careerbuilder.com\/2018-08-24-Employers-Share-Their-Most-Outrageous-Resume-Mistakes-and-Instant-Deal-Breakers-in-a-New-CareerBuilder-Study\">Careerbuilder<\/a> says that 35% of hiring managers view an <strong>unprofessional email address as a deal-breaker<\/strong>.<\/li>\r\n<li>Put a <strong>LinkedIn link<\/strong> on your resume. A report by Jobvite says that\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jobvite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/RecruiterNation2016.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">87% of recruiters<\/a>\u00a0regularly use LinkedIn.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3>Update your resume keywords<\/h3>\r\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-116088 size-thumbnail\" title=\"Update your resume keywords\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rbach.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/check-list-1.png?resize=72%2C75&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Update your resume keywords\" width=\"72\" height=\"75\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rbach.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/check-list-1.png?resize=72%2C75&amp;ssl=1 72w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rbach.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/check-list-1.png?resize=143%2C150&amp;ssl=1 143w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rbach.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/check-list-1.png?w=546&amp;ssl=1 546w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 72px) 100vw, 72px\" \/>34% of hiring managers told <a href=\"http:\/\/press.careerbuilder.com\/2018-08-24-Employers-Share-Their-Most-Outrageous-Resume-Mistakes-and-Instant-Deal-Breakers-in-a-New-CareerBuilder-Study\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Careerbuilder<\/a> that missing quantifiable results on a resume is a deal-breaker. You should include keywords in your results bullets. To identify which keywords should be used in your resume, check out a free word and phrase frequency tool like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.online-utility.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Online-Utility.org&#8217;s<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.online-utility.org\/text\/analyzer.jsp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Text Analyzer<\/a>. All you need to do is copy and paste the job description and Text Analyzer will return the terms that are regularly used throughout the JD. If you possess these skills or qualifications, incorporate these terms into your resume.<\/p>\r\n<p><em><strong>rb-<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\r\n<p><em>You need to update your resume with these new best practices forced on use by the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns. These resume changes will tilt the job search odds in your favor.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/covid.cdc.gov\/covid-data-tracker\/?utm_source=morning_brew#cases_casesper100klast7days\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Stay safe out there!<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Related article<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a title=\"5 Best hiring practices employers should adopt in 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/hrnews.co.uk\/5-best-hiring-practices-employers-should-adopt-in-2021\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">5 Best hiring practices employers should adopt in 2021<\/a>\u00a0(<a title=\"HR News\" href=\"https:\/\/hrnews.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">HR News<\/a>)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><em><a title=\"Ralph Bach\" href=\"https:\/\/rbach.net\/index.php\/new-resume\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ralph Bach<\/a>\u00a0has been in IT long enough to know better and has blogged from his\u00a0<a title=\"Bach Seat\" href=\"https:\/\/rbach.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bach Seat<\/a> about IT, careers, and anything else that catches his attention since 2005. 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