ONLINE POSTING

Online posting of your resume should be one of many avenues to search for a job. Networking is still the most productive job search method.

TIPS

• Paste a text file (electronic / ascii file / text file—all the same thing) on job boards unless it specifically states you can use a Word file … which a few sites now permit.

• Make sure you follow directions when emailing in response to postings. Example ... if asked for a Word file, do not send a pdf. file. If the posting states to write the position title in the subject line of an email, do it!

• You are most likely familiar with common job boards. I encourage you to search for niche and local job boards that cater to your industry and profession--employers seek these out to post openings since they are less expensive and narrows the candidate pool.

• Once you post your resume on a site, keep it active by editing your resume weekly. This will keep your resume "current" when employers search for candidates, rather than become outdated.

• For security purposes you may want to consider deleting your address for online resume postings--just include city and state.

eMAIL ADDRESSES / VOICE MAIL

Seems like common sense, but let’s go through a few things anyways. Make sure your email addresses are professional. Funny or "cool" names should not be used for the job search.

TIPS

• It is perfectly fine to use yahoo or hotmail for your email ... just keep your email name professional and short. I also encourage creating your own email address rather than using your spouse's or one that combines your names. You need your own.

• You may want to consider having a separate email address dedicated strictly to your job search ... particularly if your general email gets tons of email daily. This will keep things organized and easy to find.

• If you have a long or fun voice-mail message that may not be the most professional reflection of you to an employer, change it. Leave off messages with children until you get through your job search.

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