I close this series on resumes with this post on maintenance. Once you are in the resume-submission phase of the job application process, you need to maintain two aspects.
Maintain a system. Keep a folder of every email and letter you send, every document you submit to an online system, and every phone, online, and onsite meeting you have with prospective employers. You can create an Excel file with columns indicating the action, date, recipient, contact points, and one-sentence description.
Read as much material, watch as many videos, and attend as many meetings as you can to stay on top of your field. Learn about breaking developments in your targeted company's business.
Update your resume regularly with new accomplishments, courses taken, and professional certifications received.
Maintain your faith. Yes, maintain your faith in yourself and in others. Remember your job is getting a job, so believe in yourself, make things happen by getting out your name using online professional platforms. Enjoy the process by learning from rejections as well as acceptances. Determine reasons for employer decisions. But keep your eye on the prize of getting the job you want.
