Do You Have a Recession Proof Resume

So how does your resume stack up against the competition? Would you get the gig or get passed over? Would you get promoted or demoted? Would you get pink slipped or slip past pink? Let’s not leave these questions to chance. Here’s a ten question quiz that can tell you exactly where you stand. These questions are geared for folks who work at companies. But if you are self employed or own a business, you’ll still get the idea.

Question #1: How much experience do you have in your industry?
A) None at all
B) Less than two years
C) Three to five years
D) More than five years

Question #2: How long have you been in your current role?
A) Not working right now
B) Less than six months
C) Six months to two years
D) More than two years

Question #3: How long have you been at your current company?
A) Not working right now
B) Less than six months
C) Six months to two years
D) More than two years

Question #4: Do you have the certifications required for your job, company, or industry?
A) You’re lacking the required certifications
B) You’re in the process of getting certified
C) Yes, you are fully certified
D) No certifications required

Question #5: Do you have the educational degree typically required for your job, company, or industry?
A) You’re lacking the education
B) You’re in the process of earning the right degree
C) Yes, you have all the degrees necessary
D) No educational requirements for this career

Question #6: What rating did you get at your last performance review?
A) Your company doesn’t do performance reviews
B) You received a below average rating
C) You received an average rating
D) You received an above average rating

Question #7: What has your boss or leaders told you about your long term potential at your company?
A) You’ve never heard anything about your potential
B) You’ve been told your performance needs to improve
C) You’ve been told you’re a solid contributor
D) You’ve been told you’re a high performer with potential

Question #8: How well do you know the computer programs and software needed to perform your job?
A) Computer skills are irrelevant in your role
B) You could definitely brush up on computer skills
C) You’re pretty comfortable with most programs
D) You consider yourself an expert

Question #9: What role does networking play in your life?
A) You never attend industry events and know very few people who do your job at other companies
B) You attend an industry event here and there and know a few people who could help you
C) Your rolodex is fairly full and you do your best to get to events and meet new people when your schedule permits
D) You’re a busy beaver, attending lots of industry networking events, collecting business cards, and staying in touch

Question #10: How many skills do you possess that could be easily transferred to another job in a new industry?
A) None of my skills are transferrable
B) Maybe one skill could transfer to another role
C) Two or three of my skills could transfer
D) Most of my skills would transfer easily

The more you answered “A” the more you need to learn about what it takes to recession proof your resume. The more you answered “D” the more you can smile knowing your resume is recession proof. Lots of “B’s” and “C’s” probably mean you’ve got some good stuff and some holes in your resume in which case we need to round you out a bit. Lots of “E” answers mean you have trouble following directions.