Tricks to Finding the Right Job on the Net

Key Word Searches

Many seeking programs scan your resume in search of words an employer selects; words they believe represent the kind of person they are searching for a specific job. What you should avoid are the classic achievement verbs like "facilitated," "strengthened," and "launched" in favor of nouns that have more meaning to an employer. A financial position might search references to "CPA," "Accounting," "Arthur Andersen," "Series 7."

Resumes you post on the Internet can offer links to bodies of work you've develop, writing templates, etc. Your resume can be established in a way as to make the information high- lighting your skills easily access to the browser.

Cautions

Be Wary

Check your resume repeatedly. If you are paying to have your resume listed in a database, make certain access is private and that there is a reimbursement process if your resume is lost or altered.

Lack of Information

Avoid any web site that does not list a street address, a phone number, or any other mode to contact the "owners" of the site. If probable, try to call firms using the service and ask them striate if they have ever hired a person off the database you are considering appointed. Screen them as you anticipate they will screen you. As much as you need a new job, don't compromise your honesty and integrity or your pocketbook to find one.

Avoid Scams

Be careful of sites that charge you to add you in their list. While some of them do give a quality service, there are plenty of sites accessible that will not cost you any more than your monthly fee to dial-up and connect to the Internet.  For some job finder, paying $50 to list their resume on a premium site is a small price to pay for the chance to land an $80,000 job. For others who want to watch every cent, however, generally if you're out of work; avoid the fees before the service is rendered-if at all.