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When was the last time you updated your resume? 

💡 Concept

Even if you're not actively job hunting, regularly updating your resume is a valuable exercise. When you keep your resume current, you're ready to share your latest achievements and skills if an unexpected opportunity arises. Also, reviewing your latest accomplishments is a productive, reflective exercise that helps you celebrate the ways you’ve grown since the last time you updated your experience. 

If you want to continue to grow your career in roles that allow workplace flexibility, it's essential to highlight your experience and strengths in this unique environment. Here’s how you can keep your resume up-to-date and showcase your remote work expertise.

📌 Regularly add new skills and experiences.
Include recent projects, accomplishments, and any new skills you’ve developed. You may not remember these details in a few months, so it’s helpful to capture them while they're fresh. Go through emails, weekly updates you’ve already compiled, and other materials you have to help jog your memory on what you’ve achieved since the last time you updated your resume. 

🌐 Highlight your remote work skills.
Remote work requires unique abilities, so be explicit about them. Skills like virtual collaboration, async communication, and adaptability are essential in remote settings. Show how you’ve used these skills by mentioning specific tools (like Slack, Zoom, Asana) or strategies you’ve mastered to stay effective while working remotely. Use the Remote Work Competency Model for a complete list of remote work skills you can draw attention to. 

🏆 Emphasize any achievements in remote roles.
Include achievements that demonstrate your ability to work productively and collaboratively with team members across distance. Did you lead a project across multiple time zones? Did you help streamline a process remotely? Mention these accomplishments, as they demonstrate your remote work impact.

👥 Showcase your team collaboration and communication.
Employers want to know you can collaborate effectively from a distance. Mention any virtual team initiatives you led or supported, like online workshops, virtual meetings, or team-building activities. This highlights your ability to connect and work well with others despite being physically apart.

🎬 Take Action

Set aside time each month to update your resume with any new skills, projects, or achievements related to remote work. Here are some quick actions to get started:

• Reflect on your recent remote projects and identify any new skills or tools you used.

• Update a recent achievement that highlights your ability to work remotely.

• Describe any successes you achieved as part of a virtual collaborative team. 

Keeping your resume up-to-date helps you stay ready for new opportunities—and it reminds you of your growth and successes in a remote work environment.

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