WCIYP (Google Is Your New Resume)

Although the Internet has become the prominent source for employers to research information about individuals, an old fashioned resume is still important to regularly update. In fact, with Google widely considered to be the new form of a resume, it should be relatively easy to transfer information from online to paper. According to What Color Is Your Parachute, creating a "Pre-Google Resume" is vital in order to personalize a relationship with employers and potentially differentiate yourself from other candidates applying for a job.

In short, the following topics are among the most important to include on a classic resume:

• Send a resume by e-mail, but also be sure to send a more polished version through the post office directly to an employer.

• Pay attention to the "feel" of the paper you're using for your resume. Allegedly, employers will subconsciously read or dismiss a resume solely based on the texture of a piece of paper.

• Ensure that your resume has a purpose-- that is-- it should earn you an interview with a potential employer!

• Only mention strengths on a resume. If an employer asks you about your weaknesses during an interview, then that's another story. However, only provide positive accolades about yourself on a resume to increase your chances of becoming hired or earning an interview.

• Search for keywords to include on a resume that are trending in your field of expertise. This will allow you to stand out if an employer takes the time to glance through your resume.

• Be careful with references on a resume. More specifically, make sure to ask approval from someone before making them a reference. 

Overall, classic resumes are still important to update and use in order to earn a job. It is imperative to edit, fill in, expand, and add to a resume before submitting it to a future employer. The sole purpose of a resume is to use it as a bridge to an interview, so be sure that it is as complete and organzied as possible.

Below is a snapshot of my current resume, which follows some of the recommendations I have mentioned above: