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DO trim your resume back to the most recent 10, 15, or 20 years.

DON'T be afraid to mention early experience that is still relevant

DO be creative and strategic in how you list employment dates on your resume. Don't feel locked in by the traditional way of including dates.

A resume is an advertisement, nothing more, nothing less.

be aware that most employers still expect (and want) a plain old resume. A majority of advertising and marketing executives said they prefer a traditional resume, like a Word document or PDF, from candidates applying for creative roles, according to a recent TCG survey.

1. Social networking use is skyrocketing while email is plummeting

A recent study by OfficeTeam shows that more than one-third of companies feel that resumes will be replaced by profiles on social networks. My prediction is that in the next ten years, resumes will be less common, and your online presence will become what your resume is today, at all types and sizes of companies.

3. People are managing their careers as entrepreneurs

Set up partnerships

I do have an hourly rate, but it’s only a jumping off point for project pricing. I also factor in the incredible amount of experience and knowledge that comes along for the ride, something you ought to do as well.

Provide a superlative customer experience

1. Passion and purpose

2. Digital platform

4. Select your social networks