Update Your Resume and Use AI to Help!

Looking for a new job? Step one is to update your resume. Whether you are starting from scratch, haven’t touched it in years, or just need a quick refresh, your resume is one of the most important tools in your job search.

Here’s the good news: you don’t have to do it all on your own. AI tools (like ChatGPT) can help you get started, give you ideas, and even check for mistakes.

Why Updating Your Resume Matters

Your resume is the first impression employers have of you. It shows employers who you are, what you can do, and why they should hire you. If it’s outdated, you might miss out on good jobs.

Here’s when to update it:

• You learned a new skill
• You got a promotion
• You changed jobs
• You received an award or certification
• You’re starting a new job search

Even if nothing big has changed, it’s still smart to refresh your resume once or twice a year.

Easy Steps to Update Your Resume

1. Check your contact info.Make sure your phone number, email, and address are correct.
2. Add recent jobs or experience.Include your most recent job, tasks you did, and any skills you learned. Be detailed here without going overboard. Instead of “answered phones” be more specific like, “first point of contact for calls into the company, providing exceptional customer service and achieving a 98% customer satisfaction rating”
3. Use action words.Start bullet points with words like helped, managed, built, achieved, organized, or trained.
4. Keep it simple.Your resume should be easy to read, with short sections, bullet points, and clear headings.
5. Proofread it.Look for spelling mistakes or things that don’t make sense. Ask a friend, or AI, to help you review it.

How AI Can Help

AI tools like ChatGPT, or even Grammarly, can help you:

• Write bullet points for your past jobs
• Suggest strong words and skills
• Check grammar and spelling

Example prompt to use with ChatGPT:

“Help me write bullet points for my resume describing working as a cashier where I handled money and helped customers.”

You’ll get a sentence like:

“Handled cash and credit transactions quickly and accurately while providing friendly customer service.”

Final Tips

• Keep your resume to one page if you can
• Save it as a PDF so it looks the same on every device
• Rename your file clearly: Jane-Doe-Resume.pdf
• Save a version you can easily update later

Boost Your Job Search: Let Your Resume Open New Doors

A strong resume can be the key to landing your next job and growing your career. Whether you’re just starting or ready for something new, updating your resume (with a little help from AI) is a smart first step.

Need support along the way? Landrum Workforce Solutions is here to help. We connect job seekers with temporary, seasonal, and long-term opportunities. Explore open positions and apply anytime at landrumjobs.com.