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Just wondering what you think of this... was reading sensativ's 25 ******* that will not jingle your job journey and it made me think...
I posted my resume on my website this week and I have sent the link, instead of an attachment, to some prospective employers. The *problem* with this, while it illustrates my proactive use of the web or whatever, is that the resume is not customized for them. It's pretty generic in terms of the field I'm in, but perhaps I should just leave it out there with some keywords so if someone is looking for a so and so, they can find it.
What i think is if you are a good writer, then write some articles on subjects on which you are an expert.
Add it to your webpage. Invite people to link to your article, obeying copy right laws. Add video if it would be "appropriate", if your look would enhance your expert skills.
I like this woman's webpage! ( I found her while i was researching a question, which is what we all do! And so, we will either end up on your page or city data or another persons page.)
Just wondering what you think of this... was reading sensativ's 25 ******* that will not jingle your job journey and it made me think...
I posted my resume on my website this week and I have sent the link, instead of an attachment, to some prospective employers. The *problem* with this, while it illustrates my proactive use of the web or whatever, is that the resume is not customized for them. It's pretty generic in terms of the field I'm in, but perhaps I should just leave it out there with some keywords so if someone is looking for a so and so, they can find it.
What type of work do you do? If it is tech related, this might be a good idea. If it is not tech related, most recruiters probably wont take the time to look at your website. Additionally, you will need to include a downloadable word file so it can be accessed and forwarded to hiring managers. Again, extra work for a recruiter, and when they are flooded with a few hundred (or more resumes) they probably won't want to do the extra work.
I agree that it is important to customize your resume for the recipient. Generally, your resume should be 85-90% consistent, and 10-15% flexible to highlight things that are pertinent to the role you are looking for. If you are having to customize your resume more than that, you are probably looking at too broad a range of opportunities, particularly in today's market.
Here's a thought. instead of posting your resume online, why not post specific achievements, or reference information. If you are going to do it, do it right. Showcase your technical ability and your background with highlights or achievements.
Oh by the way, I am a Recruiting Manager at a F500 company...
gea, you are so reliable for input. Thank you! Here's the thing about my writing - I could include some press releases, but a lot of the best writing I've done is, um, quite feminist in nature and could potentially offend the more patriarchal types. That's cool and all... but my source of work right now is my little ol' business and I don't want to alienate clients or prospective employers... hmmm. And then the other stuff is creative writing. And then the press releases are the opposite!
black_fx - I am in a technical field and the online resume is more of an *expanded* version of my resume, in that it includes a couple of testimonials, as well as a brief description of a couple of ongoing projects I expect to complete in the next couple of years. Would you recommend that I take out the personal statement and job history?
Yes, but I meant write something today. Look over questions that people are always asking and then try to answer it. It is even better if it is a topic that would intrigue a potential employer or customer. Do some research and write a short article, i.e. publish yourself.
Also, If you think it is a very good article, you can submit it to ezine magazine, etc....
Even an article about meeting a customer's needs and budgeting, etc... would be helpful. You could start off with, what is the first question, customer's ask...."how much is it going to cost me?" ;-))
just a thought, good luck!!
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Originally Posted by blazejen
gea, you are so reliable for input. Thank you! Here's the thing about my writing - I could include some press releases, but a lot of the best writing I've done is, um, quite feminist in nature and could potentially offend the more patriarchal types. That's cool and all... but my source of work right now is my little ol' business and I don't want to alienate clients or prospective employers... hmmm. And then the other stuff is creative writing. And then the press releases are the opposite!
black_fx - I am in a technical field and the online resume is more of an *expanded* version of my resume, in that it includes a couple of testimonials, as well as a brief description of a couple of ongoing projects I expect to complete in the next couple of years. Would you recommend that I take out the personal statement and job history?
gea, that's a fastabulous idea! Thanks! Tried to rep you but alas.. have to spread the love.
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Here's the thing about my writing - I could include some press releases, but a lot of the best writing I've done is, um, quite feminist in nature and could potentially offend the more patriarchal types. That's cool and all... but my source of work right now is my little ol' business and I don't want to alienate clients or prospective employers... hmmm. And then the other stuff is creative writing. And then the press releases are the opposite! 
