Day 8: Find your resume

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Your Personal Career Story will become one of the most powerful tool in your career toolbox, but resumes are still a huge part of the equation when we're applying for roles and looking for new opportunities.

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Today, track down the latest version of your resume and make sure it's up to date. If you've been actively updating your resume in the last few weeks and months, then today's action will be quick for you. If you haven't dusted your resume off in a while, spend 10 minutes adding high level details (think bullet points, not sentences) about experiences and accomplishments you've made since you last updated the document. We're going to use your resume as the framework as one section of your Personal Career Story, so make sure that your high level accomplishments are represented.

When you're done, we recommend uploading your resume to Career Sandwich; we'll keep a copy for you so you can have all of your career-related documents in one, easy to manage location. Even better? We'll be able to remind you to update your resume over time so you'll always stay fresh.

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A Few Quick Facts
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Today, track down the latest version of your resume and make sure it's up to date. If you've been actively updating your resume in the last few weeks and months, then today's action will be quick for you. If you haven't dusted your resume off in a while, spend 10 minutes adding high level details (think bullet points, not sentences) about experiences and accomplishments you've made since you last updated the document. We're going to use your resume as the framework as one section of your Personal Career Story, so make sure that your high level accomplishments are represented.

When you're done, we recommend uploading your resume to Career Sandwich; we'll keep a copy for you so you can have all of your career-related documents in one, easy to manage location. Even better? We'll be able to remind you to update your resume over time so you'll always stay fresh.

Green: What's going Well?
(Ex: If you’ve got a manager than you love, put “my manager” in the green section.)
Yellow: What’s not amazing, but not totally broken?
(Ex: Don’t have any real passion for the industry you’re currently in, but it’s not the worst job in the world? Those belong here.)
RED: What needs attention immediately?
(Ex: You're feeling completely burnt out and your personal relationships are suffering.)
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Today, track down the latest version of your resume and make sure it's up to date. If you've been actively updating your resume in the last few weeks and months, then today's action will be quick for you. If you haven't dusted your resume off in a while, spend 10 minutes adding high level details (think bullet points, not sentences) about experiences and accomplishments you've made since you last updated the document. We're going to use your resume as the framework as one section of your Personal Career Story, so make sure that your high level accomplishments are represented.

When you're done, we recommend uploading your resume to Career Sandwich; we'll keep a copy for you so you can have all of your career-related documents in one, easy to manage location. Even better? We'll be able to remind you to update your resume over time so you'll always stay fresh.

What gives me energy:
Drains My Energy:
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Today, track down the latest version of your resume and make sure it's up to date. If you've been actively updating your resume in the last few weeks and months, then today's action will be quick for you. If you haven't dusted your resume off in a while, spend 10 minutes adding high level details (think bullet points, not sentences) about experiences and accomplishments you've made since you last updated the document. We're going to use your resume as the framework as one section of your Personal Career Story, so make sure that your high level accomplishments are represented.

When you're done, we recommend uploading your resume to Career Sandwich; we'll keep a copy for you so you can have all of your career-related documents in one, easy to manage location. Even better? We'll be able to remind you to update your resume over time so you'll always stay fresh.

Important Note
While you're starting the work today to understand and articulate your Why, don't stress about it being perfect today. We're going to continue to revisit this over time.
Make notes on your why.
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Today, track down the latest version of your resume and make sure it's up to date. If you've been actively updating your resume in the last few weeks and months, then today's action will be quick for you. If you haven't dusted your resume off in a while, spend 10 minutes adding high level details (think bullet points, not sentences) about experiences and accomplishments you've made since you last updated the document. We're going to use your resume as the framework as one section of your Personal Career Story, so make sure that your high level accomplishments are represented.

When you're done, we recommend uploading your resume to Career Sandwich; we'll keep a copy for you so you can have all of your career-related documents in one, easy to manage location. Even better? We'll be able to remind you to update your resume over time so you'll always stay fresh.

Begin your list:
What’s important to you?
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Today, track down the latest version of your resume and make sure it's up to date. If you've been actively updating your resume in the last few weeks and months, then today's action will be quick for you. If you haven't dusted your resume off in a while, spend 10 minutes adding high level details (think bullet points, not sentences) about experiences and accomplishments you've made since you last updated the document. We're going to use your resume as the framework as one section of your Personal Career Story, so make sure that your high level accomplishments are represented.

When you're done, we recommend uploading your resume to Career Sandwich; we'll keep a copy for you so you can have all of your career-related documents in one, easy to manage location. Even better? We'll be able to remind you to update your resume over time so you'll always stay fresh.

For work/school
What are some key things you’ve done well at work or in school that you’re proud of? (Ex: delivering key projects on time, earning a certificate or credential, etc.)
For others
When are some times people have thanked you for being you? What did you do to support them in those moments? (Ex: Giving great advice, going out of your way to help others, etc.
For yourself
When have you put yourself first and felt good about it afterwards? (Ex: Set boundaries with your boss about when you can/cannot work, decided to take a 30 day career refresh to get back in control of your career, etc.)
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Today, track down the latest version of your resume and make sure it's up to date. If you've been actively updating your resume in the last few weeks and months, then today's action will be quick for you. If you haven't dusted your resume off in a while, spend 10 minutes adding high level details (think bullet points, not sentences) about experiences and accomplishments you've made since you last updated the document. We're going to use your resume as the framework as one section of your Personal Career Story, so make sure that your high level accomplishments are represented.

When you're done, we recommend uploading your resume to Career Sandwich; we'll keep a copy for you so you can have all of your career-related documents in one, easy to manage location. Even better? We'll be able to remind you to update your resume over time so you'll always stay fresh.

What is a personal team, per se?
We like to think of it as a small group of people who can help you grow in your career, give you access and insights that you may not otherwise have had, and who can help hold you accountable to your goals.
You admire:
Whether it’s their career accomplishments or their general approach to life, think about someone you admire. Having someone to look up to is a great way to get exposure to new opportunities and career paths that may not have been obvious to us on our own.
Looks up to you:
One of the best ways to help yourself is by helping others. Having someone on your team who looks up to you is an incredibly powerful way to break cycles that many of us have gotten stuck in over time. If you can be an example of what it means to invest in yourself for someone else, you’ll build a connection that transcends where you are in your career today.
Will hold you accountable:
You’re doing a great job spending this time investing in yourself, but we all inevitably will slip up. Think about someone who you trust to hold you accountable to making progress.
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Today, track down the latest version of your resume and make sure it's up to date. If you've been actively updating your resume in the last few weeks and months, then today's action will be quick for you. If you haven't dusted your resume off in a while, spend 10 minutes adding high level details (think bullet points, not sentences) about experiences and accomplishments you've made since you last updated the document. We're going to use your resume as the framework as one section of your Personal Career Story, so make sure that your high level accomplishments are represented.

When you're done, we recommend uploading your resume to Career Sandwich; we'll keep a copy for you so you can have all of your career-related documents in one, easy to manage location. Even better? We'll be able to remind you to update your resume over time so you'll always stay fresh.

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Create your free Career Sandwich account! Don’t want one? That's fine too! Just use your journal.

Today, track down the latest version of your resume and make sure it's up to date. If you've been actively updating your resume in the last few weeks and months, then today's action will be quick for you. If you haven't dusted your resume off in a while, spend 10 minutes adding high level details (think bullet points, not sentences) about experiences and accomplishments you've made since you last updated the document. We're going to use your resume as the framework as one section of your Personal Career Story, so make sure that your high level accomplishments are represented.

When you're done, we recommend uploading your resume to Career Sandwich; we'll keep a copy for you so you can have all of your career-related documents in one, easy to manage location. Even better? We'll be able to remind you to update your resume over time so you'll always stay fresh.

Obvious Obstacles

Examples might include:

  • I have a manager who doesn’t seem to care.
  • There’s no more room for growth at my current company.
  • I've stayed at home with my kids for many years and am unsure how to get back into the corporate world.
  • My monthly expenses are more than I bring in.
Less Obvious Examples

Examples might include:

  • I’m having a hard time feeling motivated about anything.
  • I’m afraid of failing.
  • I’m not even sure if I’m good enough for this job
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Today, track down the latest version of your resume and make sure it's up to date. If you've been actively updating your resume in the last few weeks and months, then today's action will be quick for you. If you haven't dusted your resume off in a while, spend 10 minutes adding high level details (think bullet points, not sentences) about experiences and accomplishments you've made since you last updated the document. We're going to use your resume as the framework as one section of your Personal Career Story, so make sure that your high level accomplishments are represented.

When you're done, we recommend uploading your resume to Career Sandwich; we'll keep a copy for you so you can have all of your career-related documents in one, easy to manage location. Even better? We'll be able to remind you to update your resume over time so you'll always stay fresh.

What's Your Story?
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Create your free Career Sandwich account! Don’t want one? That's fine too! Just use your journal.

Today, track down the latest version of your resume and make sure it's up to date. If you've been actively updating your resume in the last few weeks and months, then today's action will be quick for you. If you haven't dusted your resume off in a while, spend 10 minutes adding high level details (think bullet points, not sentences) about experiences and accomplishments you've made since you last updated the document. We're going to use your resume as the framework as one section of your Personal Career Story, so make sure that your high level accomplishments are represented.

When you're done, we recommend uploading your resume to Career Sandwich; we'll keep a copy for you so you can have all of your career-related documents in one, easy to manage location. Even better? We'll be able to remind you to update your resume over time so you'll always stay fresh.

What have you accomplished?
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Today, track down the latest version of your resume and make sure it's up to date. If you've been actively updating your resume in the last few weeks and months, then today's action will be quick for you. If you haven't dusted your resume off in a while, spend 10 minutes adding high level details (think bullet points, not sentences) about experiences and accomplishments you've made since you last updated the document. We're going to use your resume as the framework as one section of your Personal Career Story, so make sure that your high level accomplishments are represented.

When you're done, we recommend uploading your resume to Career Sandwich; we'll keep a copy for you so you can have all of your career-related documents in one, easy to manage location. Even better? We'll be able to remind you to update your resume over time so you'll always stay fresh.

What's Next for you?
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Today, track down the latest version of your resume and make sure it's up to date. If you've been actively updating your resume in the last few weeks and months, then today's action will be quick for you. If you haven't dusted your resume off in a while, spend 10 minutes adding high level details (think bullet points, not sentences) about experiences and accomplishments you've made since you last updated the document. We're going to use your resume as the framework as one section of your Personal Career Story, so make sure that your high level accomplishments are represented.

When you're done, we recommend uploading your resume to Career Sandwich; we'll keep a copy for you so you can have all of your career-related documents in one, easy to manage location. Even better? We'll be able to remind you to update your resume over time so you'll always stay fresh.

We recommend taking notes directly in Career Sandwich and using your dashboard as the place to always keep your story up to date.
Notes from your test drive
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Today, track down the latest version of your resume and make sure it's up to date. If you've been actively updating your resume in the last few weeks and months, then today's action will be quick for you. If you haven't dusted your resume off in a while, spend 10 minutes adding high level details (think bullet points, not sentences) about experiences and accomplishments you've made since you last updated the document. We're going to use your resume as the framework as one section of your Personal Career Story, so make sure that your high level accomplishments are represented.

When you're done, we recommend uploading your resume to Career Sandwich; we'll keep a copy for you so you can have all of your career-related documents in one, easy to manage location. Even better? We'll be able to remind you to update your resume over time so you'll always stay fresh.

Check out your very own Personal Profile Page?
All of the work you've done has now been digitalized and put into your very own digital profile page. You can find your page under the "Pages" tab of your Dashboard! View it, refine it and share it!
Thank you! Be sure to check out all your notes from the last few days in your Dashboard.
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Nice work today. We'll re-visit this in a few days when we start to draft your Personal Career Story; if you want to get ahead, feel free to re-visit any of the last 8 days and make sure you're feeling good about your submissions.

Keeping track of things we do well across all parts of our life is one of the simplest ways we will be able to keep our Personal Career Story fresh over time. We'll use this list again in the coming days, but don't hesitate to visit your dashboard to add more anytime you do something else that's brag-worthy.

Great work today, and we’ll see you tomorrow!

Additional Support

I've never written a resume and don't even know where to start. What do I do?

You're not alone! For today's activity, you can just keep it simple: create a document that outlines the high level things you've accomplished over time. Don't worry about adding too many specifics; think of this more as the outline of the big things you've done so far in your life and career. Here's an example of a clear, strong outline: 

  • Graduated high school in 2016. Played on the soccer team; favorite class was art; won an award for being a great example of our school's values.
  • Went to community college for 2 years to study Political Science, but decided it wasn't for me. Decided to take a job bartending to pay the bills while I thought about what to do next.
  • Got promoted to head bartender after 2 years, and worked there for another 2 years. Enjoyed being around people and started to really understand how to run the business side of things.
  • Was unable to continue bartending during the pandemic, so decided to do some gig work through Uber and Uber Eats.
  • In 2021, went back to work at a new restaurant as a manager. Have been working there since then. I enjoy having a team, but I'm unsure if the hospitality industry is what I want to do long term.
  • Today: still working as a manager, but actively looking for my next opportunity.

Remember, don't over think this. Developing a simple outline of your work history will be a perfect foundation for part of your Personal Career Story.

Hey Name,

I wanted to shoot you a quick note and ask for a few minutes of your help with something. I recently signed up for a 14-day program to develop my Personal Career Story: a high-level overview of who I am, what I've accomplished in my career so far, and where I hope to go next. My goal is to use this story as a way to help recruiters, hiring managers, and others to more quickly and effectively get a sense of what I'm all about and value I can bring.

One step in the program was to identify people for my "Personal Team" who can provide feedback about my story and help me get it as crisp and clear as possible. Would you be able/willing to spend 10 minutes reading my one-page story and sharing your thoughts? I'm also happy to hop on the phone and talk it through with you live if that's easier for you! 

Let me know, and thanks! 
In most cases, the person you ask will be excited to help! In the case that someone says they can't help you this time, simply thank them for their time and reach out to someone else on your team.
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