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.

SOCIAL NETWORKS

• Online social networks are becoming important aspects of the job search, particularly LinkedIn which is a professional networking site. Facebook and Twitter have also been helpful for some jobseekers in making the right connections to land a job. If you are not aware of what they are, you need to read up and sign up. While online networking should not replace more personal forms of networking, it should be considered one more approach to use to make connections and expand your opportunities to promote yourself and find that desired position.

• Visit the networking sites to get started. If you need more direction, then do a search on the net for tips to using these networking sites. There are also books like LinkedIn for Dummies that can help get you started.

GENERAL RESUME 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 This will keep your resume "current" when employers search for candidates, rather than become outdated.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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