Confidentiality when job hunting on the Internet
KANSAS CITY, KS -- When you post your resume on Internet job boards -- and you must if you're looking for work -- you may want to keep your name and contact information confidential. If you don't care who knows you're job hunting, then don't worry about it. But if you're still working and want to job hunt without your current employer knowing, then heed this advice.
Job-hunters-on-the-sly need to pay attention to the "confidential" features permitted on major job boards. When you respond to a posting, there's often a link to upload your resume as a Word attachment. Be sure you haven't used your name in the resume file name if you're trying to be confidential. Change your resume file name to 'confidential resume' before you upload it. Otherwise, even if you use the confidential features on the job board, employers will see your name.
And that's OK of course, if you're in an open job search. But if you're not, then also make sure the body of your resume doesn't reveal your current employer's name or any other identifying information that you're trying to protect by using confidential functions. Then refresh your posts weekly on a couple of the job boards where you are focusing most of your efforts, even if it's just adding a comma.
Secure your job search - Confidentially post your resume
LOS ANGELES, CA -- You've decided to take the leap and look for a new job. But where do you start? While the job market is very competitive right now, there are still lots of jobs being offered by hiring managers who search all of the top career websites. Sure it may take some time, but posting your resume on ALL the top websites will give you better exposure than your competition.
If you want the benefit of maximum exposure, but don't want to spend 60 hours researching and filling out website forms, consider letting a service like Resume Rabbit do the work for you. With this service, you fill out one easy form and in about 15 minutes you'll be posted on up to 88 top career websites like CareerBuilder, Job.com, Net-Temps, Dice and more.
If confidentiality is a concern, use Resume Rabbit's confidentiality feature. Your resume can be seen, however, no one will see your name, street address or phone number. Whether you do it by hand or use a service like Resume Rabbit, creating accounts on all the best career sites will give you access to millions of jobs and exposure to 1.5 million employers and recruiters daily. Try Resume Rabbit now.
Tips for IT job hunting during competitive times
MIAMI, FL -- During a time when the number of applicants for most IT jobs has more than doubled, candidates need to work harder than ever to set themselves apart from the pack. The biggest mistake IT workers make when applying for a job is not focusing on results from past jobs, but rather focusing on a laundry list of skills they've acquired. This is not the time to be shy; highlight your achievements and how you helped the business.
Applicants tend to have all the technical lingo, but they don't talk about their experiences. Another mistake is having a resume that is too brief. Making your resume fit into one page doesn't work in the IT industry. You have to get into detail about your technical skills, since people are looking for skill sets and will compare your resume to the others they've received.
Make sure the resume is readable and has white space. How far back in time you go depends on your experience level and how that experience has changed over time. Networking during a job search is crucial. One of the best ways to identify opportunities and explore how to make career changes is to learn how to use your network.
What a resume is not! Common misconceptions ...
SEATTLE, WA -- A Resume is not: a personal biography with all facets of your life listed out. Try to keep your resume to a maximum of 10-15 years depending on the role you are targeting. By exhaustively listing all of your work history; you may open yourself up to age discrimination, thereby excluding yourself from being considered for a role.
Keep in mind, your resume will not be the deciding factor in whether or not you get a job offer after an interview, but your resume will get you that interview in the first place. Your resume is not a form of self-expression unless you are in a creative field. A resume should always be professional in the content and layout. A strongly written resume demonstrates to an employer what you can offer to their company, whether it is technical expertise, sales capabilities, staff leadership or your cost minimization talents.
So what is a resume? A resume is the document that supports you before, during, and after a job interview. It helps to secure you a satisfying and well-paying job. The goal of a strongly written resume is to generate interest from a potential employer. It should make that hiring manager quickly sit up and take notice of your capabilities and what you can bring to the table to add value to their organization.
Get expert feedback on your resume and land a new job!
LOS ANGELES, CA -- Does your resume showcase your skills and talents or just tell your story? Do you feel confident about sending it out for your dream job? A winning resume can open the door to more interviews. Why not let an expert writer provide you with a complimentary resume critique (a $75 value) to determine if your resume is a winner or a killer.
It may be hard to believe, but there's a good chance your resume is the reason you are not getting interviews. With the average employer spending less than 30 seconds scanning each resume they receive, your resume needs "The Right Stuff" to grab attention and get the interview. What is the "Right Stuff"? According to Alesia Benedict, CEO of GetInterviews.com, the country's leading resume writing firm, "In this economy, you have to know what potential employers look for on a resume. What buzz words do they like? What is the best way to showcase your skills and achievements? "
To stand out from the crowd you not only need a professional quality resume -- but also one that instantly establishes your credibility and gets you noticed." To help you find out if your resume is a winner or a killer, The Career News has arranged for its subscribers to obtain a free resume critique from an experienced Resume Expert.
How Facebook can help job seekers find employment
SAN FRANCISCO, CA -- Although Facebook is seen primarily as a fun way to keep in touch with friends and family, it's also a great way to network and can a very helpful tool when you're looking for new employment. Here are some ways that job seekers can get the most out of Facebook.
- Update your status with relevant information. If you lost your job, let your friends know.
- If you become Facebook friends with people from companies that you want to work for, be careful. Although you want to share what you've been doing with your friends, you may not want a potential employer to know.
- Consider creating a fan page to segregate your personal and professional lives. Your fan page can keep your professional contacts separate.
Complimentary business cards for networking
BOSTON, MA -- Up to 80% of job seekers today find their jobs through networking. That's because it works. Some great places to network are Alumni Events, Job Fairs and Professional Industry Association functions. No matter where you go, employed or not, you must always carry a fresh supply of business cards to hand out when the time is right.
There's nothing worse than making a great contact, searching for a pen and writing your number on a napkin - that they're sure to lose. Personal business cards project an image of professionalism and leave a lasting impression.
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Scam--warning involving Twitter and job hunting
LAS VEGAS, NV -- Through Tweets, e-mail and websites, job hunters are being told that they can make lots of money from the comfort of home using Twitter but the Better Business Bureau warns that the large print for such offers may promise big returns while the fine print can cost them every month.
Currently 14.7 million Americans are out of work and looking for a way to bring home a paycheck. Work-at-home schemes have often preyed on unsuspecting job hunters and now Twitter is being used as a way to convince cash-strapped individuals that they can make quick and easy money. Many of these schemes ask for money up front which is a big red flag. Some even link you to a bogus website that can install viruses or malware onto your computer.
Also be wary of sites with spelling and grammar errors. "Twitter is the newest bright shiny object online and a perfect hook for yet another work-at-home scheme," said Steve Cox, BBB spokesperson. "The pitch used to be about making money by sending e-mails or by placing ads on Google but now cash-strapped job hunters need to be wary of shelling out.
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