Q: How often should I update my resume?

 

A: Updating your resume is a close second to having to search for a new job on the misery scale, so periodically updating it through your career may save you a headache.

 

Trying to recall responsibilities from a position you no longer have can be challenging. If you update your resume in real time while you are at your current position, you can recall specific statistics, programs, and responsibilities much more easily.

 

If you do encounter a company or stumble upon a position that you are interested in, your resume is already ready to be submitted. You don’t have to carve out time to research, update, edit, review, and finalize your resume before applying.

 

Therefore, if you are consistently updating your resume, you can casually search for a job at any time.