How to Write a Promotion-Worthy Resume for 2022

Americans are on the hunt for new opportunities. Better compensation, better benefits, more flexibility, and the opportunity to move up are driving the surge for a switch. 2022’s job market is the ideal time to prep your resume for a promotion.

Write to the Future

Before updating your resume, make sure you’re positioning yourself correctly for the step up you’re targeting.

Your experience, achievements, and qualifications are all a part of your resume, but equally important is what information you include, how, where, and why — all of which are based on your goals for your next career move.

When you write your resume, you’re not just writing about your past. You’re writing to the future. You’re positioning yourself for the promotion you want.

A resume is not a historical career narrative. It’s a marketing tool. The content on your resume needs to point to where you want to be, not simply where you are right now.

To do this:

• Review job postings for the step up you want (or very similar roles) to gather data and insights. Where do you have related skills, experience, or educational qualifications?
• Identify your top skills and experience that align with the promotion you’re…