Thursday, March 24, 2022 Spring Clean Your Resume It’s the perfect season for tidying up—not just at home, but on the work front. Guide Magazine Even if you aren’t actively searching for a job, having an up-to-date resume can prepare you for emergencies while giving you a glimpse of all you’ve accomplished over your career. And data from Workopolis says that March is one of the busiest months for job postings, meaning there is a greater chance that an attractive position will catch your eye. If you haven’t dusted off your resume recently, it can be a daunting task to determine what to include and what to sweep out. 6 Tips for Tidying up Your Resume Keep your timeline tight. Most recruiters look to the last 10 to 15 years of work history. If you have valuable experience beyond that, include a section toward the end of your resume that outlines other relevant positions and skills. Tailor your resume to the position or company. Take a hard look at your list. Will the hiring manager be interested in your three-month stint at Starbucks? Or can you somehow spin it to showcase skills that would be valuable in this new role or industry? Reconsider your email address. Have you been rocking the same leafsfan1985 address since school? Think about starting an exclusive account for job applications using just your first and last name. Stay humble. If a job post says that they are looking for a specific length of experience, don’t try to one-up them (“more than seven years . . .”). You might be considered overqualified and therefore overlooked. Don’t go on at length. Resumes should generally be two pages, max. Not only could potential employers lose interest, but if you don’t do the necessary trimming to emphasize your best work, they may think you aren’t serious about the job. (See tip #2.) Get a friend to look it over. Nothing is more embarrassing than applying to a job only to realize that your address or a former employer’s name was misspelled. An extra set of eyes never hurts. Sources: workopolis.com, forbes.com, hbr.org, jobbank.gc.ca You might be interested in Why We Work Safely 5 Jun 2026 Standing Your Ground, and Staying Steady on the Job 4 Jun 2026 CLAC Partners with Alberta Government to Advance Skilled Trades Training and Accelerate Certification 4 Jun 2026 Strathcona Mechanical Workers Ratify New Agreement Providing Wage, Scheduling Improvements 3 Jun 2026