Tuesday, May 1, 2018

Online Resumes, The Future Of The Job Search

By Jason Lewis


In today's digital world having access to the Internet is an integral part of our daily lives. Now more than ever it is very important to today's job seekers as well as employers. Without an online presence, many would be job seekers don't stand a chance at landing their ideal job. For many, online resumes have become the new engine of the job search.

There are many benefits to using an online resume service. For one, you have an online presence and this opens up a host of possible jobs as well as giving employers access to many would be applicants who are qualified for the job. Employers can access those resumes and applicants who best fit the job description by using specific search criteria when they are looking for candidates.

As a job seeker, you can tailor each of your resumes to fit specific employers and what they are looking for in their job descriptions. If you have these skills you can showcase them in your resume and use specific keywords so potential employers can locate your resume online during their search. This makes the task of searching for a job a lot easier than using traditional methods.

There are many online resume services that can help to distribute your resume to potential employers. Your resume may show up in a Google search of your name if you have contacted a potential employer already, they will be able to easily access your information online. A resume service can also help you with other tasks related to creating your resume.

Having a presence online is not only limited to having a resume posted. You may also benefit from having links to your social media accounts or online portfolios of your past work which will benefit your job search and impress a potential employer. You may also link any other content that you feel could help you to land your dream job.

When linking to your social media accounts you should consider the type of content that you post as it can directly reflect on you as a person. Always strive to post relevant and appropriate media to your social media sites as many potential employers look at these and make value judgments. This is your method of personal branding in the professional world.

When it comes to creating your online resume don't forget to polish and perfect it. Your resume is your sales letter to potential employers and should reflect professionalism at all times. If you are unsure if your resume is as polished as it could be, you could hire an online resume service to edit and polish your resume so that it reflects your best qualities and skills.

If you feel that your job search is not all that it could be, perhaps it is time to explore the options that an online resume has to offer. Using traditional methods to search for a job are outdated and limit your possibilities of landing your dream job. Begin to build an online presence and develop a winning resume that showcases your best skills and have potential employers contacting you sooner than you think.




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