Let the Resume Revamp Begin! ☀️ Day 1: Spring Clean Your Contact Info!
- Lauren Deats
- Mar 26
- 3 min read
Hello Sunshine and Career Go-Getters!
Can you feel it? That buzz in the air, the longer days, the overwhelming urge to fling open the windows and maybe finally sort out that pile of... well, you know the pile. Spring is HERE, bringing with it a wave of fresh energy!
And what better way to channel that "out with the old, in with the sparkle" vibe than by giving your career tools a much-needed refresh?
Welcome to DAY 1 of the 7-Day Resume Revamp Challenge! 🎉
Over the next week, we're going on a mission together: to take your resume from "meh" to "MARVELOUS," transforming it into a powerful tool that opens doors.
Where do we kick off this grand spring cleaning project? At the front door, of course! Today is all about your CONTACT INFORMATION.
Think about it: your contact info is literally how potential employers will reach out to say, "You're hired!" (Okay, maybe "We'd like to schedule an interview!" first, but still!). If this section is messy, outdated, or unprofessional, you might be unintentionally shutting the door on amazing opportunities. It's like having a stunning house but a broken doorbell and the wrong address painted on the mailbox!
Getting this right is often overlooked, but it's a crucial foundation and, honestly, a super easy win to kickstart our challenge!
Your Day 1 Mission: The Contact Info Sparkle Check ✨
Grab your current resume (no judgment if it's digitally dusty!) and let's give your contact section a quick spring clean:
Name Check: Is your name clear, prominent, and spelled correctly? Usually, First Name Last Name is perfect.
Number Update: Is that phone number the best one to reach you on? Is the voicemail professional? Ditch the ancient landline number if you never check it! One reliable mobile number is key.
Email Refresh: Oh, the email address. Does yours scream "professional adult" or "my first screen name from 2005"? If it's anything close to PartyGurl_88@hotmail.com or includes random numbers and nicknames, it's time for an upgrade! A simple FirstName.LastName@email.com (Gmail, Outlook, etc.) is clean and effective.
Location Tidy-Up: You generally don't need your full street address anymore! City, State, and Zip Code are usually perfect. It respects your privacy while giving recruiters the location info they need.
LinkedIn Link Love: Do you have a LinkedIn profile? (You probably should!) Include a clickable link. Bonus points: Customize your LinkedIn URL to something clean like linkedin.com/in/yourname instead of the default one with random numbers.
(Optional) Portfolio Polish: If you're in a creative or technical field, is your portfolio or personal website link included and working correctly? Make sure it showcases your best work!
Sweep, Polish, Done!
See? That wasn't so bad! Making these small tweaks ensures you look professional from the very first glance and makes it effortless for recruiters to connect with you.
Your task for today: Give your contact info that sparkle check! Make any necessary updates. It might only take 5-10 minutes, but it sets a fantastic foundation for the rest of the week.
Congratulations on tackling Day 1! Feels good to get started, right?
Tomorrow, for Day 2, we'll start polishing the bigger picture – the overall look and feel, and that all-important opening statement (your summary or objective)!
Let me know in the comments once you've given your contact info the Day 1 spring clean! 👇
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