What do you do if your resume and online presence need a post-layoff makeover?

Well then you give them the edit they need! Not a tough question or answer, but neither are these mission critical. *You* are the key, so stay in shape and stay active. Tailoring your reume to each application is more contrivance than should be necessary -- facts are facts and do not need shading or tailoring.

It's essential to tailor your CV to the job you are applying for. Many candidates make the mistake of sending generic profiles or resumes without ensuring that their documents reflect the requirements of the job ad. This approach is not effective because employers want to see that you have the skills and experience required for the position. Imagine walking into a car garage and asking for a blue VW, but the salesperson shows you a yellow Fiat. You would be disappointed and may leave without purchasing. To increase your chances of landing your desired job, it's important to study the language and requirements in job advertisements. This way, you can tailor your CV to reflect the skills and experience employers are looking for.

Your resume is the first impression when you are meeting new employers. Keeping it shiny with updated skillsets and your latest achievements give a strong impression. Also, I personally believe being honest about the layoffs and giving clear information about what all you have learned during the career break is crucial to create a great impression.

Your resume is often the first impression you make on a potential employer, so it's vital to ensure it's polished and professional. Start by updating your most recent employment information, including the skills you've acquired and projects you've completed.

If your resume and online presence need a post-layoff makeover, start by updating your resume with your latest achievements and skills, and refresh your LinkedIn profile with relevant keywords. Ensure consistency across all your online profiles and consider enhancing your online presence with a personal website or portfolio. Network actively online, seek professional assistance if needed, and stay positive and persistent in your job search efforts.

Your Online Presence in professional networks like LinkedIn is as important as your resume. Your employer might search your LinkedIn first before sitting for the interview. Optimize your LinkedIn profile with current updated certificates and skillsets to create that terrific impression.

Personal branding is the theme permeating a person's LinkedIn profile, bio, resume, interviews, and posts on social media - the entire career changing journey. Often, people don't see the correlation among the above, and are not crystal clear about their own value propositions, the right-fitting roles, and the best way to present themselves. The more empowering and efficient way for a post-layoff makeover of your resume and LinkedIn profile, is to go through a personal branding process first, and based on your brand's elements, revise your LinkedIn profile, then your bio and resume. This not only will be more impactful, efficient, cost saving, but also give you both clarity and confidence about yourself, for the next career move.