With
the exploding number of employment Web sites out there, it’s apparent Internet
tools are effectively bringing together job seekers and potential employers.
And job search engines are enabling job seekers
to identify a better sample of relevant job openings, instead of rooting through
countless newspaper advertisements.
Here are some
tips for creating your own personal Web site homepage:
Author
a quick, 300-word overview statement giving prospective employers the
highlights of your career, and the value you will bring to their company or organization.
Remember to don’t overdo it, or get too wordy—let your resume do that. Keep
your overview to only the high points.
Your Personal References
It’s
vital to encourage potential employers to directly email to your references. You
can also create a simple online feedback form enabling employers to select the
information needed, and send the request to your references. Also, it’s
important to create an online profile of your references for added credibility.
Your Articles
It
is important to write about 3-6 relevant articles demonstrating your expertise,
and allowing visitors to download the articles as pdf files. Prospective employers
may be impressed with your professionalism and willingness to share knowledge.
For example, if you are seeking employment for a marketing position, include an
original article about the advantages of Internet marketing, or social advertising.
You’ll obviously want to include your up-to-date resume as a pdf file, as well.
Your Favorite Links
Prospective
employers can learn a lot by the Web sites to which you link (it’s always a
good idea to first do a thorough search all relevant sites and blogs in your
industry. You can title this section of your homepage “Favorite” or “Recommended”
Links. Don’t forget to include blogs!
Your Guest Book
Use
your guest book wisely. Employers may not be convinced about the credibility of
non-corporate email postings to your guest book. You may consider encouraging
visitors to send greetings using their corporate email. In return, you can allow
them to use their signature file to provide a brief profile of their companies
below their postings.
If
you have any questions about personal homepage resumes, please contact Tampa
Bay WorkForce Alliance. Good luck!
This is a great idea. Creating a homepage for your resume, like linking it to your site. It's great! Even the most basic programming can be used here just so we can have our resume online.
Posted by: online survey jobs | August 31, 2010 at 11:59 PM
Not sure that makes much sense since you have to submit a CV to employers to apply. They're already looking at it. Why do you need a homepage with all your info out there when they already have it?
Posted by: OnlineSurveyJobs | October 01, 2010 at 03:42 PM