To determine whether your skills are up to snuff, you first must take a detailed inventory of which ones you possess. Next, write down five professional accomplishments you were proud of in 1997. Detail how you helped your company meet its goals. Note what value you added to your company and it's customers. Update your resume.
Many companies use sophisticated software programs to scan in resumes.
So, whether you submit a resume on paper or electronically, make sure it can be easily scanned. Don't forget to include buzzwords and catch phrases in your resume that will be picked up by the computer. Make sure you are specific in describing what you did at each of your previous jobs. For example, instead of saying you worked as a programmer for a high-tech company, explain in detail what projects you worked on and what platform, language and systems you used. Don't let technology pass you by.