Just how effective is posting your resume on Internet job boards? That depends on who you ask. Although some experts say that posting resumes yields poor results, there are many people who claim great success from using online job boards.
So, who do we believe? How about both! Most job-search methods by themselves are marginally effective: help wanted ads, recruiters, and - yes - posting resumes online ... But as a combination, they can be quite powerful. Don't ignore the potential benefits of using job boards.
Which Site is the Best?
Most sites are free to job seekers to post resumes and search for jobs. They each have a different group job openings and a different group of employers who scan through the posted resumes. There is nothing stopping you from posting to multiple sites. I have listed several popular job boards on the left column of this site. Investigate their job boards and select the ones with which you feel most comfortable. Here are a few links to help you get started:
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Tips for Posting Resumes Online
Posting your resume on a job site is like advertising your services as an employee. You can have your "ad" seen by dozens or hundreds (theoretically, thoudsands) of employers. But it must be done correctly! Here are a few things to keep in mind when posting your resume:
Use Keywords: Employers search for "keywords" to locate suitable candidates. For example, if an employer wants to find a sales representative, she may use search terms such as "top performer," "account management," "cold calling," etc. A recruiter seeking a restaurant manager may search for terms such as "food and beverage," "cost analysis," and front-of-house operations." Be sure to include important industry terms on your resume.
Be Specific about Your Target Job: The more focused your resume is, the better your responses wil be. Your goal is quality and not quantity. It may sound appealing to leave your focus wide open and see what kind of responses you get; but after a few weeks of being called for network marketing and casket salesmen job will change your mind. Many of the sites have you fill out a questionnaire about the type of position you seek. Employers will use your responses to narrow down their searches.
Upload Your Resume Whenever Possible: This is far easier than "cutting and pasting" your resume to the site. If you must manually paste the resume o the site, you will spend extra time making sure the text is lined up correctly.
Search the Sites for Relevant Openings: Just as employers can search the database for keywords, so can you. Simply enter information to narrow your search such as location, industry, job title, and key words or phrases.
Privacy:
Don't want your name, address, and phone number posted on the Internet? Some sites will give you the option of keeping your post anonymous. In fact, they make it easy for you to disguise your present employer. If they do not give you this option, you will have to remove your name and contact information manually. And, if you are concerned that your current employer may search the job sites to see which employees are posting their resumes online (this happens!), you can remove the company name and make it more general, for example: instead of writing JOHNSON TRANSPORTATION, you can write MAJOR TRANSPORTATION COMPANY.
Although relying solely on job boards to find your next position is not recommended, it would not be wise to omit this tool from your job-search arsenal.
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Posted by: Emily Kovak | November 19, 2008 at 10:29 AM