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Online Job Hunting Websites: Why You Should Post Your Resume
If you are looking for a new job or a new career, there is a good chance that you would turn to websites that are commonly referred to as online job hunting websites or career hunting websites. Two popular and well-known examples of these websites are Linkedin and Indeed.com. What is nice about these online job hunting websites is that you can search through hundreds or even thousands of job listings for your area, but did you know that you can also do more than that?
As previously mentioned, many career hunting or job hunting websites allow you to search through job listings in or around your area. Job searching is often done by entering your zip code and then a specific mile radius, which you would be willing to travel. You can even customize your searches a little more to search for a certain type of job or a job in a specific industry, like medicine.
Many career hunting or job hunting websites allow you to search through their listings without creating an account, but if you would like to apply for any of the job listings you come across, you will need to register for an account. While different career hunting or job hunting websites vary, many are free to use.
When applying for a job through an online career hunting or job hunting website, the application process will all depend on the website in question. In most cases, you will be required to fill out a small form. That form may ask your full name, address, telephone number, and some information about your work experience and the education you received. In addition to this information, which resembles a standard job application, you will need to attach your resume.
Many career hunting or job hunting websites allow you to upload your resume to their system or have you create a new one in their system. This resume will determine if you get an interview; therefore, you must always attach a resume when applying for a job online, even if the employer in question only says that one is optional.
Although it is advised that you attach a resume whenever applying for a job, especially online, many job hunting or career hunting websites allow you to do more than that. For instance, many also allow you to post your resume online or make it searchable, searchable to employers who use the website in question.
What does this mean for you? It means that you and your resume could get exposure without you having to do any work yourself. The simple uploading of your resume, clicking the searchable box, and you should be good to go. As a reminder, most career hunting or job hunting websites do not make your resume available to the general public, just the employers who use their services; therefore, you shouldn’t have to worry about your resume falling into the wrong hands.
As previously stated, uploading your resume to a job hunting or career hunting website and making it searchable may help you land a job or at least an interview with little or no work on your part.
This is because many employers find it easier to search for the perfect candidates themselves; instead of going through hundreds of resumes and job applications, including many who are not even qualified for the job in question.
So, that is why you must have your resume posted and made viewable by employers on career hunting or job-hunting websites. You never really know who may come across your resume or what type of job they will offer you.
As a reminder, most career hunting or job hunting websites allow you to use their services, as well as post your resume on their websites free of charge. That is all the more reason why you should make your resume available for viewing; you have nothing to lose by doing so.
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