Resume Writing Tips for Career Growth and Advancement

Writing a resume for career growth and advancement requires a different approach than simply writing a resume for a similar position or horizontal move. Showing the employer the tangible benefits you’ve delivered becomes increasingly more important as you position yourself for growth either within your company or outside of it. Here are a few resume tips to help you position yourself for advancement and growth.

Tips for How to Write a Resume for Career Growth or Advancement

1.) Know Where You Want to Go.

Carefully consider where you want your career to go over the next few years. Without a clear vision of what you want to do, you’re not going to be able to successfully communicate that to employers. I suggest you start by asking yourself where you want to be this time next year or in two years or five. You may already know the position you want and the steps you need to take to get there. If so, great! But if you’re not clear on those things here are some questions to help:

Why do you do the work that you do?

What values are the driving force behind your work?

What part of your current work do you enjoy and what are you passionate about?