Update Your Résumé: Why It’s Smart To Do It Now

Even when you’re happily employed, keeping your résumé updated is a smart habit—yet most of us ignore our résumés until we’re ready to hunt for a new job. Opportunities can arise unexpectedly, and always having a current CV on hand ensures you’re prepared to respond immediately, without having to scramble to recall years of accomplishments.

Below, our Founder Kathy Shanley joined members of Forbes Coaches Council to explore why this proactive practice is so important. The panel’s insights highlight the benefits of maintaining an updated résumé and offer practical advice to help you prepare for whatever comes next in your career.

The Workplace Is Rapidly Changing

Whether because of our rapidly changing environment, including the introduction of AI, or efforts to reduce or restructure the workforce due to budget constraints, today’s employed professionals should keep their résumés current. Doing so not only enables quick preparation for unforeseen circumstances, but also ensures you’re ready for unexpected job opportunities that pop up. — Kathleen Shanley, Statice

Hop on over to Forbes.com to read more.