Posting resume online?

[ttaylor508]

So Eden, when you posted your resume, did you leave your address & phone out? I am just wondering if I just list the city, state and then an email address for contact.

[Eden]

So Eden, when you posted your resume, did you leave your address & phone out? I am just wondering if I just list the city, state and then an email address for contact.

Honestly I don't remember... I think it was regular resume format, so my phone number and email at least were on it. I don't think my street address was though. I have my resume posted to my personal site - email only on that one.

[Flur]

I have my resume on Monster and Linked In. I've gotten at least 3 jobs from Monster. In fact, both of the last two jobs came from Monster.

I don't include my phone number and address, or even my email. Companies contact me through Monster only. BUT, I've had nothing this time around, I think because very few companies are actually hiring.

[Fujichants]

I got my current job through Monster. I just posted it online, and what do you know, a week later my (now) boss emails me and asks if I can meet her for an interview at a coffee shop. And it's not some small mom and pop company either! It was just an informal interview, and I was asked to come in again, this time to the actual office.

However, do be careful with all the spam emails that get sent out. Or all those "come work in my car dealership" type emails.

In this day and age, you need to try everything. That means calling up people, mailing your resume, posting it online...whatever it takes. Definitely network. Try to email everybody you know and let them know you are looking for a job and that any leads are appreciated. Don't be embarrassed to do so either, i've gotten plenty of those emails from friends and ex co-workers, so you wouldn't be the only one doing it.

Just stick with it and be patient. These are very difficult times, but try at least to enjoy your time off just a little bit before you get a new job

[Fredwina]

I would think that anything cant hurt. I got my current position through careerbuilder.com , but most of the recruiting in my field is on-line
Network and being persistent does pay off.

[crazycanuck]

I don't know if there are temp agencies in your town/city but you can register on thier websites. Just ensure you ask around for which ones are worth applying with. Once in the loop with the agencies, remember to keep pestering them!

[denny]

Eden- so sorry to hear you got laid off. It can be especially rough at this time.

I'm currently job hunting as well and my resume is on Careerbuilder and Monster. I have had interviews based on both of those sites. The other day a few friends recommended Craigslist.com and I was very surprised that they had a really decent joblisting in my area and specialty. There were quite a few employers including IBM who post positions on that site.

Be prepared to post an electronic version of your resume (unformatted without bullets, italic fonts, etc.,) to the site. Another annoying thing to be aware of with Careerbuilder and Monster is the amount of advertising you may receive from the site sponsors. Make sure you don't accidently check "yes" to the receive more info from X Y or Z schools.

Hope your search will be a very short one. Hang in there.