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Tips for posting your resume online...
Are you looking to make your job search not only easier, but also more
successful? Then here's a tip: Stop using the newspaper and start using the
Internet! Put your job search into high gear by searching for open positions and
posting your resume online. With the ease of technology and by following the few
guidelines listed below, you will be well on your way to finding a new position
in no time.
Make your resume
electronic-friendly
A professional and well laid out resume is important when looking for a new job.
Formatting your resume with bullet points, italics, etc. is time well spent if
you are faxing or mailing it to an employer. But too often, when you copy and
paste your resume into a window online and it becomes unorganized and impossible
to read. Here are some tips for making the transition from your computer to the
Internet easy.
It is important to create a resume in a plain text format. Plain text basically
means no formatting - there should be no bullets, underlines, bold or italics in
your copy. Acceptable characters are dashes, asterisks and arrows. When
submitting your resume online, the plain text resume is your best option.
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Using keywords in your resume can
be helpful
When you post your resume online, you want employers to find you among the other
resumes in the database. Your resume will need to stand out in the crowd and
keywords are important for doing this. Keywords need to be those from your
industry and placed throughout your resume. If you are a heavy equipment
operator, then your resume needs to include keywords that are specific to the
industry: crane operator, backhoe experience, and other keywords that pertain to
your experiences and continuing education you've received in your field.
Maintaining your privacy
It's important to remember not to reveal too much personal information in your
resume when posting it online. For example, don't include your social security
number, ever, and there is no need to provide a list of references until you are
asked. Then you can provide them privately to the employer.
Using the Internet in your search for employment, you will open up a new world
of opportunity by casting a wide net. Take some time when preparing your resume.
By posting your resume, you've just opened your career to a world of career
opportunities!
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