How to Build a Resume Using Web Sites

OK, so we’re going into a recession and you might be on the chopping block at your company, maybe you are already out of work and are actively searching but don’t know where the best career web sites are; well, look no further because here are the top three that will get your resume noticed, and if you need to build your resume, these sites will help with that too.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Internet access.

1. www.monster.com – This is the monster of all resume building sites and this is where companies go to search for new employees, so this should be your first stop. Monster allows you to build your resume from scratch using their on-line tools, or you can upload your own resume for free. But if you feel you need some help creating that masterpiece then try using Monster’s resume writing service for a fee. It’s perfect for anyone, regardless of your experience: entry level, mid-level, senior executive, military, federal, or even a new graduate. And the best part is, if you’re not satisfied, they will re-write your resume for free.
2. www.careerbuilder.com – Think you have the perfect resume, yet the phone isn’t ringing off the hook? Why not try CareerBuilder’s free resume review service. You submit your resume and they’ll e-mail you their evaluation providing some helpful tips for improvement. CareerBuilder offers free resume writing tips including tips on what not to do. CareerBuilder provides resume templates that will suit any style or experience level including skills, chronological and accomplishment resumes. The best part about CareerBuilder is that they are America’s number one job board, so listing your resume here is a great way for your resume to get noticed.
3. www.hotjobs.yahoo.com – Yahoo! hotjobs provides a plethora of resume tips and allows you to post your own resume so employers can find you; but the real advantage to using Yahoo! hotjobs is that you can use their partner company, Resume Edge, which provides services for all experience levels including creating a resume from scratch or just editing what you already have. They claim they’re number one, but using the best comes at a price. On their web site: http://www.resumeedge.com/ they list their least expensive service, resume building, at $29.95, whereas the other resume building sites are free. Resume Edge has a 98% satisfaction rating though and they have the experience to back it up, having written over 100,000 resumes.
4. Take stock of where you are in your career before deciding which site would best suit your needs. If you’re a new grad then it probably won’t be worth it to spend the big bucks on the most expensive resume writing service, but if you’re at mid or senior level then you want your resume to stand out from the pack so use the best. Regardless of which site or service you choose, use all of them to list your resume because you never know who will be searching for employees, and the more you put yourself out there, the higher the likelihood you’ll be hired.