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Your monthly career refresh guide \u2013 what to update and what to include without stressing out.<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

One way to make the job search less brutal? That age-old advice to never actually stop looking. We don\u2019t mean to always needlessly apply to roles or stuff your calendar with networking events. There’s a better way to\u00a0maintain your professional presence<\/a>, all from the comfort of your couch.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

It all comes down to minor daily tasks and a monthly refresh so you don\u2019t forget projects you completed or praise you received, and you don\u2019t miss out on\u00a0job opportunities that could be a perfect fit<\/a>. By maintaining things like your profile and resume, you\u2019ll never feel unprepared for that great job post you came across, a friend\u2019s referral or a recruiter\u2019s outreach.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

1. Keep notes throughout your work week<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

As mentioned already, it\u2019s a smart idea to keep track of what you\u2019re working on from the perspective of your own accomplishments. You don\u2019t want to brag or take all the credit\u00a0at<\/em>\u00a0work, but you should absolutely make note in your personal files of what you contributed \u2013 and don\u2019t be shy about it! Save these thoughts in a running email draft, Google doc or notes app on your phone. Think about how you launched a new project, brought in hard-won business, improved processes, or exceeded goals after executing on months-long strategies.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

You should also keep note of praise or feedback you received from peers or managers, as well as any\u00a0new skills you learned<\/a>. Coworkers who support you are good connections to maintain in your career, and adding new skills equals ongoing resume boosters.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

2. Do your research<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Be aware of how your industry is evolving, even if it\u2019s slowly over the course of years. For example, on social media, are you seeing professionals start to talk frequently about a specific topic? Or, if you\u2019re regularly perusing job postings, have you noticed certain skills popping up? Are you subscribed to industry blogs, newsletters, podcasts or other media to stay up-to-date on trends?<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

When it comes time for you to actively apply for roles, it shouldn\u2019t be a mystery as to what companies want to see from candidates in your field.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

3. Seek new opportunities<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Take on new projects, volunteer to work with a new set of coworkers, sign-up for an online class or mentor beginners in your industry. These can all be great opportunities to add to your skillset if you feel you need them, as well as to flex current ones and add experience to your resume.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

How do you actually keep your resume updated without being obsessed? Set a date.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Just do it once a month. That\u2019s it! Schedule one hour (or whatever feels appropriate for you), make a snack and grab your notes (like, step one) because you\u2019re going to:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n