How to make a resume online was always a big question for everyone even for me, at least a while ago, many question like: how to do it, is it worth the time to make one, is anyone (employers) will bother to consider it or even read it, how effective it compare with printed resume that send directly to employers, well don’t judge it first the path of finding job is goes online now…..
Jeanni Dennis quickly learned that the job-search process is a lot different now than when she applied for an administrative assistant position four years ago.
Dennis, 52, was laid off in March from an educational services company in Wilmington, Del. Since then, she has been visiting the Delaware Department of Labor's employment and training center regularly to use its computer, fax and other job-search tools.
"It used to be you could look in the newspaper and find jobs, but now almost all the jobs are online," said Dennis, of New Castle, Del. "Now you have to have a computer, access to a computer and an e-mail address."
Today, many companies post job openings online, either on their own Web sites or on job-clearinghouse sites like Monster.com and CareerBuilder.com.
Some people is already have a hesitant feeling when they hear about online resume, ah it’s not going to work or Oh I’ve been doing this for a while and nothing happened this thing will never work , for Leena Ramchandani, 23, getting a job with Microsoft Software Development in New York has been a dream come true. Leena liked to frequently post her resume on a job site, and she landed a job with Microsoft courtesy her persistent efforts.
“I used to surf the Internet between lectures, and lately had been sending my resume to monster.com, which many thought it was wastage of time. But my efforts paid off. I was selected for the training program in Microsoft. The company not only provided me with a free journey to New York but also provided free boarding and lodging at New York,” narrated an elated Leena.
Another advantage to online resumes is the significant cost savings over traditional methods. Both Applicants and employers will save a lot of money.
The Employment Management Association has included internet advertising in its cost-per-hire surveys for several years. In 1997, for example, it reported that the average cost-per-hire for a print ad was $3,295, while the average cost-per-hire with the Internet was $377. This in turn has cut costs for many growing organizations, as well as saving time and energy in recruitment. Until the development of résumés in an electronic format, employers would have to sort through massive stacks of paper to find suitable candidates without any way of filtering out the poor candidates. Employers are now able to set search parameters in their database of résumés to reduce the number of résumés which must be reviewed in detail in the search for the ideal candidate.
Well guys to find a great job nowadays, not being a tech savvy is not an option right now….., the choice is yours….., like to hear more from you…..
Want to know more about it, here is the link…..
http://cities.expressindia.com/fullstory.php?newsid=249600
http://www.courier-journal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070730/BUSINESS/707300379/1003
January 17, 2008
How to Make a Resume goes Online, a perspective, is it worth the time to try……….
September 28, 2007
The Purpose of Your Resume by Vincent Gomory
You should only build a resume for one purpose - to get an interview. Keep this purpose in mind as you read the article below:
Why did I say 'build' a resume and not 'write' a resume?
A resume is not a story, it is not written with stream of consciousness like a novel. Resumes are built in a purposeful, strategic way to sell your strengths and eliminate your weaknesses. The best resumes turn your Tasks and Responsibilities into Accomplishments and Results
A resume should not be purely chronological - that is a big mistake. I don't know anyone who has had a consistent rise in significant accomplishment over a long career. Most people, including you, have nuggets of brilliance - accomplished at many different times throughout your life.
Your resume should be a highlight reel not an autobiography. The strategy is to match significant keywords, (Knowledge Skills and Abilities), to your accomplishments. You can't do this with a chronological resume,
The only purpose a chronology has in today's job market is to help the reader understand when you moved from job to job and which job you had first, second, and third. The chronology doesn't explain a thing about who you are and what you accomplished. Neither does your longevity. Some people accomplish more in six months than others do in five years.
Never confuse a job title with an accomplishment.
Resumes must be functional to attract attention. Many say it's the first third of the page that sells - if you can't grab the reader at the top, the list of facts at the bottom will never be read. That is why it is critical to sell your key accomplishments and KSA,s up front.
Use the following checklist to help you think outside the margins of your resume:
1. Prepare a profile that matches your background to the job description.
2. Prioritize your tasks and responsibilities to match the job description.
3. Only list tasks that are relevant to the job you are applying for.
4. Select tasks that you can back up - preferably with a strong accomplishment.
5. Use a qualifying line to describe how you were selected for the job.
Example:
ABC tech Firm - 2006-2007
Technical Writer
Hired by the V.P of Documentation to improve RFP efficiency and develop a document reuse policy.
This last line adds a little zing because it gives the reader some insight into your story. Be prepared to add more details at an interview. This short descriptor can help you build interest in your story. First, you name drop a little. In other words, you tell the reader who hired you and the title they command.
Second, the reader/interviewer may want to know how you increased efficiency and how you developed that reuse policy. The strategy is to place ideas and questions in the readers head. Just make sure you have the answers. Your resume must be constructed - 'built' in such a way that it structures the conversation before you get to the interview.
The Interview process is like dating. You wouldn't sit down on a first date and say - "let me tell you what my worst qualities are". Yet, people do this all the time on their resumes.
Now, let's continue with the checklist:
6. List all tasks in the active voice. For example Developed, Initiated, Directed, Organized
7. Never say 'responsible for' just use the action word.
8. List your accomplishments before you build your resume.
I guarantee that this is the most difficult part of the process.
9. Select the strongest accomplishment and place it after your keyword table- (more on this in my next article), and before your chronological list.
Wait a minute - I thought you said chronology doesn't' matter. I didn't say that. What I meant was it is the least important part - but an essential price of admission.
10. Identify your Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA's), by using the Occupational ONET Online database. This is an excellent repository developed by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), and contains occupational information that can be an invaluable resource for education and research.
When you are ready, please visit http://www.ONETOnline.org Now, lets continue.
11. Smooth out small gaps in employment by using annual dates i.e., (2006-2007) instead of the month and date.
12. List awards and citations/achievements only if they compliment the job you are seeking.
13. A note on Education. Include all completed degrees, regardless of subject matter. All employers value education. One caveat: Don't include Certifications that do not apply to the industry in question.
Example: I am a professional writer and in addition to my B.S. and M.A. I am a certified professional Coder (CPC). This is a health care certification. The only time I include it on my resume is when I am approached about a writing opportunity that requires some understanding of health care issues.
Finally, remember that building a resume is one of the most difficult jobs you will do - if its done right. Its not easy to capture the essence of a persons talents and abilities in one or two pages, especially if you are a mid-career professional. There is no recipe. The checklist I provided is only a guide. Always practice good judgment and use what works for you.
About the Author
Vincent Gomory is a professional resume writer, business process writer, and proposal writer with ten years of expereince in the staffing solutions industry. In addition, Vincent spent six years at Price Waterhouse as a technical documentation specialist focused on audit, research and technology.
Email Vincent at vjgomry@gmail.com. View his profile at http://www.linkedin.com/in/resumecoach
5 Cover Letter Tips by Mario Churchill
Fortunately, for you, so many people do it wrong that you will get your cover letter noticed by following a few cover letter tips that will give you an instant advantage. Follow these tips and you will have a cover letter that works.
Tip #1 - Send Your Cover Letter to a Real Person
If you want to send your cover letter to an early death, start out by addressing it to "Dear Hiring Manager". Not only does this look like the vast majority of bad cover letters, it shows that the job is not important enough to you to do a little research. Call the company and find out the persons name that is doing the hiring for this position.
People like seeing their own name. If the hiring manager sees their name, they will slow down enough to give your cover letter a second look. Sometimes that second look is all it takes to give you a huge advantage.
Many companies will only accept applications emailed to a specific address, so it may not be possible to send it directly to the person doing the hiring, but you should try. Anything you can do to separate your cover letter from the rest of the stack is worth the effort.
Tip #2 - Ask For an Interview
Another area where many job seekers fall short is asking for an interview before you end your cover letter. They spend a lot of time and effort building a case for why they are the right person for the job, but they never ask for the job. While it is implied that you want the job when you submit your resume and cover letter, you should still ask. There is power in asking.
Successful sales and marketing people will tell you that the most success people are the ones that ask for the sale. That one call to action can be the difference between success and failure. If no one else asks for an interview, and you do, your cover letter is more likely to stand out and be remembered.
Don't forget to include your contact information. When you ask for the interview, let the hiring manager know, "I can be reached at...then give your phone number. Even though your information is in the header of the cover letter, write it again. The idea is to make it as easy as possible for them to contact you.
Tip #3 - Make a Follow-Up Telephone Call
After you ask for the interview, let them know when you will be following up with a telephone call. When that day comes, make sure you call. Many hiring managers say that they are more likely to hire a candidate that calls after sending in their resume. It shows that you are serious about wanting the position, and not just applying to every classified ad they see. It only takes a couple of minutes, but that one telephone call can make all the difference.
Tip #4 - Write a Thank You Note
After you get your interview, follow it up within a day or two with a thank you note. Besides being a polite thing to do, is serves the purpose of getting your name in front of the person doing the hiring one more time. When the time comes to make a decision, they are more likely to remember your name. That name recognition is invaluable. They may not even remember anything about the interview, but your name will be familiar to them. It is just one more way to stand out from the crowd.
Tip #5 - Make Sure It Is Correct
Your final step before sending out your cover letter is to check it for spelling and grammar mistakes. With the capabilities of most word processing programs, there is really no excuse for mistakes in this area. Run the spelling and grammar checks, then re-read your cover letter aloud to find any words that are misused, or that your software missed. If there are any parts that are unclear, fix them.
While there is no guarantee that you will get an interview, following these cover letter tips will help you stand out from the crowd. Your cover letter, a telephone call, and a thank you note. Three simple tools that can help land you the job of your dreams.