Updating should include

ensuring complete, accurate, and effectively organized information relevant to the job or career desired
following additional criteria for the electronic transmission of such information (e.g., ensuring the security of personal data, inclusion of keywords to enhance hits, use of a scanner-friendly format)
incorporating new technologies for online portfolios
allowing employers to find one’s work through a positive online presence.

Process/Skill Questions:

What are the benefits and risks of posting one’s résumé online?
What online resources are available to aid in developing and/or posting an electronic résumé?
How does an electronic résumé differ from a traditional résumé? Is one more effective than the other? Why, or why not?
What formatting issues are important to consider when updating an electronic résumé?
What are keyword matches, and why are they vital when submitting a résumé in response to a job posting or job description?
What is the effect of applicant tracking software (ATS) and searchable databases on electronic résumé posting?