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Marketing Yourself Online

How to Make Your Resume Profile Work for You!

A Resume Profile is an important tool in promoting yourself in the twenty-first century, but it must be seen by prospective employers to really work for you. Your personalized web presence is a visually stimulating and informative site – so how do you get it seen by the people who need to know about you. The following is a list of ideas that can help you market yourself with your resume web site and enhance your chances of getting that next important job or promotion.

  • Place your web site URL into the signature line of all your emails, newsgroup and any other electronic correspondence.
  • List your web site URL on all hard copy documents such as your resume; fax cover sheets and cover letters that you send out.
  • Send out an email announcing your Resume Profile to all of your business prospects.
  • Email the people in your professional network with your URL and ask them to pass it on to anyone that would be interested in your particular skill set.
  • Include your URL in any postings you make on career web sites.
  • Have a business card or calling card made up with your URL. These cards can be easily passed out as you network and meet prospective employers.
  • Make sure to mention your web site during job interviews, letting the prospective employer know you have a portfolio and your resume online.