Resume Maintenance: Keep It Fresh

Your resume isn't a "set it and forget it" document. Keep it updated and ready to go.

Why Maintenance Matters

• Opportunities come up unexpectedly
• You want to capture achievements while they're fresh
• Your resume gets better with each update
• You'll be ready when the perfect job appears

Monthly Updates

Every month, spend 15 minutes updating your resume:

• Add recent achievements - What did you accomplish this month?
• Update metrics - Any new numbers or results?
• Refine descriptions - Can you make any bullet points stronger?
• Check for typos - Fresh eyes catch mistakes

Quarterly Reviews

Every quarter, do a deeper review:

• Read it out loud - Does it flow? Does it sound like you?
• Get feedback - Ask a friend or mentor to review it
• Use AI review - Get instant feedback from our AI
• Update skills - Add new skills you've learned
• Refresh examples - Replace old achievements with new ones

Annual Overhaul

Once a year, do a complete review:

• Reorganize sections - What's most important now?
• Remove old content - Delete achievements from 3+ years ago
• Update formatting - Try a new theme or layout
• Rewrite summary - Does it still represent you?
• Check links - Make sure all links still work

Version Management

Keep multiple versions:

• Master version - Your complete, up-to-date resume
• Tailored versions - Customized for different roles
• Archived versions - Keep old versions for reference

Use our resume versioning to manage multiple versions easily.

Pro Tips

💡 Use a template - Start with a good template and update it

💡 Keep a notes file - Jot down achievements as they happen

💡 Set reminders - Calendar reminders help you stay on track

💡 Get feedback regularly - Fresh perspectives improve your resume

💡 Test before submitting - Always review before sending

Using shipresume

Our resume builder makes maintenance easy:

• Save multiple versions
• Tag resumes for organization
• Get AI feedback anytime
• Export updated PDFs instantly

Start maintaining your resume.

Next Steps

• Create your resume
• Get AI feedback
• Learn about tailoring
• Check our FAQs