You may not be looking for a new job today, but that does not mean you should ignore your resume. Keeping it updated throughout your career can save time, help you recognise your achievements and make sure you are ready when an opportunity comes along.

Most people only update their resume when they're looking for a new job. The problem? By then, it's often years out of date, and it's easy to forget important achievements, projects, new skills, and responsibilities. Learnt a new skill? Gained new experience? Add it to your resume. A better approach is to treat your resume as a living document. Every few weeks or months, take a few minutes to add anything new you've accomplished. You don't need to rewrite your entire resume—j