Distributing a resume works exactly like marketing and advertising, but in this case, you are marketing your skills and what you have to offer to a company. It’s never been easier to distribute a resume and let people and businesses know who you are. It is also not surprising to see that most people operate through web technology and communication and therefore the most effective way to get a job fast is to go online. The following are tips to help you post your resume.
• Climbing the Classifieds:
You can find classified ads everywhere, from your newspaper delivered every Tuesday morning to online job posting services like Gumtree.com. There are countless companies and private businesses looking for employees and these ads usually provide detailed information on where to send your CV and who to contact. However, be sure to find out more about the company before applying to avoid falling for scams. Responding to an ad online usually gets the fastest response.
• Go straight to what you want:
Is there a company you dream of working for? Send them your resume! Companies always post the contact details of their human resources department on their websites. Send them an email with your resume attached, and if a position opens up, you’ll already have that proverbial foot in the door. This will make the company aware of you and they will know that you take your work seriously. Also, when you send a resume as an attachment, with your name on it, an attachment labeled “resume” won’t tell the employer whose it is at a glance. It’s also important to send your resume from a credible, professional email address: not, for example, “[email protected].”
• You can’t go wrong with job fairs:
Thousands of professionals attend job fairs every year to find that ideal job. These are held frequently and will be advertised on websites (for example, the Department of Labor site), newspapers, and even private company brochures. See who will be attending the job fair before you go and prepare. This is the ideal opportunity to send your resume to various companies.
• Online publication:
There are countless websites designed especially for you to post your resume and then wait for positions to open up. This can also be done anonymously and when a position becomes available that matches your skills, you will be notified by email.
• The net!
An extremely effective form of resume distribution is to talk to friends and family and tell them what you want in a career. Ask them if they know someone who can help you with anything from more contacts to direct job connections. The benefit of this method is that they already know you and will want what is best for you (in terms of career and money).
Keep track of the résumés you send, because this will remind employers that they received a résumé from you and let them know that you are really interested in the position.