How to Create Your Own Website to Post a Resume
Instead of creating a paper resume and going from business to business to hand it in, many job seekers these days are creating their own websites to post their resumes and other work information. Creating a website to post your resume can save you time and effort in printing out paper resumes, offer easy access to potential employers, and give you a professional appearance.
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Creating a Website for Resume
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Register a domain name. Though several companies like Yahoo and Homestead offer free domain names, these often include the company name as part of the website link and require you to use them as your host as well. Registering your own domain name is relatively cheap, and gives your website a professional appearance. You can register your domain name with several domain name registrars online, one of the most popular options being GoDaddy.com.
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Choose a web host. Search for the web host that will most accommodate your needs, including reliability, speed, amount of advertisements, bandwidth, and file space. Most likely if you only using your website to post your resume, you won't need a large amount of space. Free web hosting services, including Homestead and Geocities, have more advertisements than paid web hosting.
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Design your layout. You can either hire a professional web designer to create the layout to your website or design it yourself. There are free tools to help you design your layout, such as Dreamweaver CS4, and several free design layouts and design tutorials are available online.
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Add your resume. Your resume should be on the first page of your website for easy access. If you have difficulty organizing your resume, there are several resume builders that can assist with organizing your resume for placement on your website, including HowtoWriteaResume.net, which instantly formats your information into already prepared templates.
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Tips & Warnings
Avoid posting personal information on your website along with your resume information. Personal information, such as religion, ethnicity, and political opinions, can possibly jeopardize your chances at finding a job.
Keep the layout simple. Avoid bright, clashing colors, and crowded images. A simple, clean layout looks more professional than a cluttered one.
