Many of us make lists to keep on top of deadlines at work but forget to do a periodic check to see if our careers are on track. Here is a checklist of ten signs that it may be time to update your resume and look for new opportunities:

• Salary Envy -- The guy in the cubicle next to you just got a job offer at twice his current salary.
      
• Pink Slips in the Air -- Rumors of company layoffs are circulating, but your boss says there's nothing to worry about.
      
• New Career Path -- Your old resume lists your previous jobs as massage therapist and personal trainer, even though you now have eight years experience as a commodities trader.
      
• Time Flies -- Your most recent resume does not include the last two years of work and accomplishments at your present firm.
      
• New Priorities -- Your resume lists more fraternity and college sports awards than job accomplishments.
      
• Less is More -- With the addition of your present job, your resume is now three pages long.
      
• Moving On -- The address and telephone number on your resume are from your last home or apartment.
      
• No Personal Stuff -- Your resume includes hobbies and personal information after the education section.
      
• High Tech Update -- Your resume does not list any of the computer software you've learned to use in the last two years.
      
• Opportunity Knocks -- You just saw an ad for a terrific job in the Sunday newspaper, and the deadline for responses is Friday. Do you know where to find the current version of your resume on your hard drive?

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