Putting Resumes on Big Job Boards

Everyone asks about the effectiveness of putting their resume on one of the big job boards. I always advise against it. Here is why:

To me, placing your resume on a job board is like posting a classified ad saying I'm looking for a job, call me if you want me. It is the most passive way of looking for a job, and, for the most part, least effective way.

Most of the people who get hits from the job boards are those with a very specific, in-demand skill set.

What is the best way to job search? The old fashioned way--networking and contacting the employer directly. To find out more, contact me for a laser session about the job search. www.resumesuite.com.

Oh, and since the Churchill nut is in the news, NEVER lie or make up details on your resume. Bad, Bad!!! It will always come back to haunt you. If you want to know more about the aforementioned nut, go to http://www.pirateballerina.com/index.php

Till next time...

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Resume Writer's Prayer

by William Seavey

God grant me the serenity to stay cool under the pressures of "Can I have it by noon today?" and "What can you do for $5?"

God grant me the patience to repeatedly explain that "resume" is not pronounced "re-zoom" and doesn't mean "life story."

God grant me the power to turn men over 50 into young lions, divorced women into childless singles, and job hoppers into corporate careerists.

God grant me the presence of mind to find one more synonym for the words "dependable," "hard working," and "establishes good rapport."

God grant me the courage to calmly remind my clients that the "$8 and up" services provided by other resume businesses usually turn out to cost "and up."

God grant me the intelligence to understand the chicken scratches a client euphemistically calls "notes" or "outline."

God grant me the empathy to console one more frustrated job seeker who has already been everywhere but my resume service.

And, God grant me the wisdom to type one last resume, put a sign on the door, "Gone Fishin'," and get back to work on my real love, the Great American Novel.