Optimizing your resume
AFTER writing your resume your main goal is to apply for jobs and get your resume out there. This requires time and effort and there really isnt any other way to do this. BUT … if you know what your doing you can make your time MUCH more effective.
Not only are YOU looking for a job … but employers are LOOKING for you! In fact, most of my most recent jobs didn’t come from me posting my resume … but from employers FINDING my resume online and contacting me!
So the question really becomes WHERE can you post your resume and HOW do you optimize it for what EMPLOYERS are searching for!
Most of the biggest online job seeking services give you the ability to post your resume AND make it public (i.e. search-able). In some cases this isnt the default setting so you will absolutely want to go into your setting to ensure this is turned on!
For example, in www.Monster.com you can upload 5 different resumes and EACH can be customized to increase your exposure. They will ask you questions like:
Current Position
Ideal Future Postion
WHERE you want to work (geographically)
Are you willing to relocate?
Are you willing to travel?
Education
Salary
Start Date
etc …
Making your resume PUBLIC & letting future employers know what your willing to do can give you a huge boost in job seeking!
