Resume for internal promotion: what to change vs keep
2026-06-12 · 4 min read
Internal candidates on Reddit ask if they need a resume at all—you do, and it should read **promotion-ready**.
**Emphasize** - Scope growth, cross-team influence, metrics since last level. - Internal project names recruiters inside the company recognize.
**De-emphasize** - Outdated college projects if you're 8+ years in.
Align internal posting JD the same way you'd align an external one—semantic fit still applies.
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