Many attorneys treat their resume like an emergency document and only edit it when they’re unhappy at work. But if you treat your resume as a living record and refresh it every year, you’ll always be ready for the next great opportunity that comes your way.
Here is a simple annual routine that takes about an hour:
1. Add wins while they’re fresh: deals closed, matters handled, projects completed, revenue saved, revenue generated, and process improvements – use numbers wherever possible.
2. Update your “scope”: new responsibilities, leadership, mentoring, client exposure, speaking/writing.
3. Trim: remove old bullets that no longer support your current practice.
4. Refresh keywords: compare your resume to a few open positions you would realistically pursue and align language to fit those positions.
5. Save versions: keep a “master resume” (everything) and a “target resume” (one-page/two-page tailored).
At Gold Williams, we pride ourselves on polishing up your resume so that you will stand out among the competition.