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3.10 CREATE AN EFFECTIVE RESUME |
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E-mailing Resumes |
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Pay close attention when submitting a resume online. Applying for job openings
online is a great way to find a wider base of job openings, but there are several
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- You can search a company directly. They will often have you fill out an application online and then have you submit a resume. Most large companies even have a resume builder on their web site. For this information look under “employment,” “occupations,” “jobs” or “careers.”
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- You can create a resume with a word processing program and then cut and paste it into the body of an email to submit. Realize that it will often not look the same after you have pasted it into the site. Try to use basic fonts such as Times Roman that are somewhat universal to all systems. Bullets frequently create random spacing, so it is best to leave them out. Text can automatically be left justified and make the beautiful resume you created look unorganized and messy. Bold rarely transfers. You need to look at the text after it is pasted and correct it carefully before submission. Companies may ask that you submit a resume directly through email. Use ASCII text format to submit your resume in this manner.
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- Some job search sites will not accept attachments. Be sure that you are submitting your resume in the format preferred by the employer.
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- Recognize that many postings on the Web are from headhunters who will contact you if they feel your resume is significant in terms of placement potential. In this situation, it will be impossible to determine the company to which you are applying.
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- Keep in mind that submitting resumes online requires the same concentrated effort in terms of targeting information, researching the company and focusing on the specific job description. A well-written resume is just as important here as when faxing or sending through the mail.
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