{"id":264,"date":"2018-04-19T14:59:10","date_gmt":"2018-04-19T14:59:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/officeotter.org\/?p=264"},"modified":"2020-11-06T04:28:31","modified_gmt":"2020-11-06T04:28:31","slug":"how-to-create-a-master-resume","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/officeotter.org\/how-to-create-a-master-resume\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Create a Master Resume"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This step-by-step tutorial will teach you how to create a master resume and use it to make applying for jobs 10x easier!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Job searching is tough.  It is time-consuming, emotionally draining, and frustratingly filled with rejection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Couple that with advice like \u201cgo to networking events\u201d or \u201cfind out who the hiring manager is\u201d and finding a job turns into a second job (with no pay!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then, there is one piece of advice that everyone hates: customize your resume for every application.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We admit.  This one is a bit daunting.  Some people even scoff at the idea of a customized resume.  Why wouldn\u2019t a hiring manager want to just see all of my skills and background?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, customizing your resume makes it easier for a hiring manager to identify you as the perfect candidate. It increases your chances of getting an interview and then a job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You might be thinking – “But creating a  new resume for every single job application sounds really time consuming!”  Normally we would agreed with you, but not today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Office Otter is going to share a trick with you to make applying for jobs 10 times easier!  It is called: The Master Resume.<\/strong> *trumpets sound*<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is a Master Resume?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Master Resume is your resume with everything in it.  And we mean everything.  Remember that summer internship where you learned the ins and outs of getting coffee between meetings about team work?  It is on there.  What about that temporary position you took as a data entry consultant?  It is on there, too.  This resume is an accumulation of everything you have ever done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to every job, it also includes every detail of every job.  Maybe you helped the short-staffed sales team put together those quarterly reports one year.  It wasn\u2019t part of your usual job duties, but you learned how to do it, so it should be included.  Did your job involve working with people?  Data?  Financials?  Include it in a sentence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why use a master resume?<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Because when you have everything in one spot it is easier to create a custom resume that meets the needs of the job you are applying for!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you have everything in a master resume, you can quickly copy and paste lines from your master into a resume template.  A resume template is a template you use to create new, customized resumes that you send out with job applications.  Having a blank template ready to go makes creating your resume much faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Simply follow these steps:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
  1. \nLook for keywords in the job description\n<\/li>
  2. \nFind those keywords in your Master Resume\n<\/li>
  3. \nCopy from the Master Resume and Paste into your Resume Template\n<\/li>
  4. \nSave your new resume & send with job application\n<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    The whole process should take 5-10 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \"how<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    When saving a resume, make sure your name is in the file name so hiring managers can find your file easily!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Read: Six Mistakes to Avoid When Applying for a Job<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Be sure to check out Office Otter Resume Templates<\/a>.  All of our templates are designed to be easy to read, simple to use, and come with tutorials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    How to Create a Master Resume<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    A Master Resume is a vital tool to have in your pocket.  It is not something you create every time you need a new job.  On the contrary, it is actually something that, if managed well, should stay with you for the rest of your career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The steps below will help you get started on creating your master resume.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    List all of your past jobs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    While there are strong arguments to be made for a functional resume format<\/a>, a master resume will be easier to work with if it is chronological (or by job).  Start by listing all the jobs you have ever worked.  Sometimes this can take awhile, but it is helpful to be thorough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Make sure to include the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n