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Tips to Post Your Resume Online
By admin | December 20, 2007
Posting a resume online provides you with quick access to hundreds of great companies and organizations so you can conduct your job search more effectively. But posting your resume is only effective and safe if you follow a few simple rules and protect your personal information.
Exposure of your job experience and qualifications on the Internet also exposes much of your personal information to millions of people. If you’re not careful, this information can be used in ways that put you at risk – identify theft is just one of those ways. Following some safety rules in order to protect your privacy is well worth the time and investment it takes. Using the internet wisely can enhance your job search, but you need to do it in a way that protects you.
And you need to remember that once you post your resume online, it is possible that your current employer will see it too, so be prepared to respond if questions arise!
Use discretion with personal information included in an online resume. Your resume is available to millions of people and not all of them are viewing your resume to help you find a job. Some people are seeking information to build a database for telemarketing or other sales tactics. Some employers will forward them to colleagues or other people, and you never know where your resume might end up – even on the desk of your current boss!
The following guidelines will help you protect your privacy and increase your chances of landing the right job:
- Be sure that the sites you use are protected with a firewall - this information is included on their site. It is extremely important for you not to include personal information such as your telephone number and home address. You should consider establishing a post office box and a separate email address used just for job searches. And be careful to use an email address that is professional. An address such as partydude@.xxx.com is not a good idea! Always think about the impression you’ll leave.
- There are many online recruiters who specialize in online job searches and they can be very helpful in determining where to post your resume. Do your homework and research their validity and credibility.
- Date your resume since many sites keep older resumes online after your job search is complete. You don’t want a current employer to think you are still looking. You also may want to keep your resume updated if you allow it to remain online.
- There are several websites which specialize in enhancing your job search. These sites ensure that your information is protected and they reduce the possibility of your information being stolen and sold for other purposes. Sites such as Monster.com have strict privacy and information sharing policies. Be sure to evaluate a site’s privacy policies before you post your resume.
Online resume posting is a great way to supplement and enhance your job search efforts. You should evaluate and understand the risks associated with exposing your personal information to the internet and take appropriate steps to minimize that risk as much as possible.
By protecting your privacy and personal information when posting your resume online, you can utilize this strategy to your advantage. Taking protective measures to ensure your information cannot be used inappropriately will be worth the extra time and effort.
The power of the Web is enormous when you use it wisely.
Topics: Job Search |
August 26th, 2008 at 9:17 pm
1911 26th ST #A Everett WA 98201katrinamatthias@yahoo.com 425.322.5906360.387.5026
Katrina R. Matthias
Objective To excel and grow; experience and learn; stabilize and succeed
Experience § Comcast Arena at Everett Events Center Everett WAGuest Services Coordinator/Guest Services department425.322.2631
§ Farmers Insurance Everett WASecretary for Private Agent425.252.1509
§ McDonald’s In Everett WAShift Supervisor360.630.0241
§ Joann Fabric’s Stock and Inventory/Register-Fabric department§ Polo Ralph Lauren Marysville WASales Associate/Inventory360.658.9340
Education 2003-2004 Imperial University Claremont CA§ Sales Certificate§ Customer Service/Public Speaking CertificateMarch-May 2008 Everett Community College Everett WA§ Super Host Training CertificateApril 2008 Comcast Arena at Everett Everett WA· CPR and AED Certificate
Volunteer Experience · Everett Arboretum Everett WAGarden Coordinator· March for Babies 2005-2010 all of NW WARunner and Fund Raiser· Chamber of Commerce Everett WA City Work Volunteering
Languages
I speak fluent English and a little German and Norwegian.
Accreditation/Certifications
Completed Super Host Training and the Everett Community College in Washington in May 2008. It is a class to excel in customer services and management.
I completed 6 months training at Imperial University in Claremont California. It is a course to excel in customer service skills, public speaking skills, sales and communication skills. It also included hands on experience with selling magazine subscriptions door to door.
Patents and Publications
Currently inventing a game with spare time.
Computer Skills
WPM- 50-60
Knowledgeable in excel, power point, access, publisher, word, print shop, adobe, outlook and etc.
References
George Benjamin Young 1-206-604-1486
Don Morley 1-360-658-9341
Lindsey Cannon 1-360-630-0241
Jamie Lee Kitson 425-876-1598
Jason Joseph Kroh 425-876-1977
Jackie Sue Matthias 360-629-2155
Ana Unum 360-321-4219
Other Skills
I have worked a lot of restaurants and fast food as well as office and professional environments. I’m experienced in many areas. I was #1 sales person in the Western division for selling and signing the most people up every month at Polo Ralph Lauren, and I toped a quota to 15 magazine subscriptions- selling door to door at Imperial Sales in Claremont California.