How to Post My Resume Online for Free
Searching for a job can be difficult. Posting your resume online can help you get noticed by a larger audience more quickly. There are many legitimate job search websites that allow you to post your resume online for free. This makes it easier for potential employers to find out about you and your valuable job skills. Whether you need an entry-level job or a high-paying job that requires years of experience, posting your resume online can get you noticed.
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Instructions
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Create your resume. Save it as both a document file and a text (.txt) file. It is beneficial to upload your resume using the document file because this preserves the formatting. However, some websites will only accept plain text files. Save it in this format by choosing "save as" and typing ".txt" for the file extension.
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Search for "post resume free online" in a popular search engine. This should bring up job listing sites that will allow you to post your resume for free. Some popular job listing websites are Monster, CareerBuilder and Yahoo! Hot Jobs.
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Click on the links of sites that interest you to navigate to their websites. Then, click on the link that says "post your resume."
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Follow the directions on the site to post your resume. Some sites allow you to upload your resume by selecting the document file you have saved on your computer. Other sites require you to copy and paste your resume using plain text. There also are websites that require you to use their resume builder. If this is the case, fill in the information required for each section of the resume builder.
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Update your resume periodically. If you develop more skills or gain more experience, make sure to add it to your online resumes. Also, recently added or updated resumes appear first in the queue that potential employers see.
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Tips & Warnings
Many potential employers use a keyword search to sift through resumes on job posting websites. Add a keywords section to your resume that includes specific keywords related to your skills, interests and job titles. You want to make your resume more searchable.
Some websites allow you to submit a cover letter as well. Including a general cover letter with your resume can highlight your experience and important skills.
Certain websites will notify you if a job becomes available that is relevant to the position you want to apply for, so make sure you check these sites regularly.
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