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Article Surfing ArchiveHow To Distribute Your Resume - Articles SurfingYou might have written your resume yourself, or maybe you hired a resume writing service. Most likely it took you lots of time, or at least cost you some cash. Regardless, you have made a considerable investment in your resume, and as a result you will want to make sure you distribute it effectively. There are many methods of resume distribution. Some are free, while others will cost you; some take a lot of time, while others take barely any time at all. In order to decide which resume distribution method is the best one for you, take the time to consider the pros and cons of each. Manually Searching for Jobs Although the Internet has largely replaced more archaic ways of searching for jobs, this approach is not completely dead yet. Many people distribute their resumes the old-fashioned way * by finding and responding to job ads that interest them. Although the newspaper is still sometimes used, these days online classifieds and job boards are the primary resource for both employers and job seekers. Pros: * You can pick and choose which job ads you respond to. Cons: * Searching for jobs can be extremely time consuming! Using a Recruiter Recruiters are individuals who are paid to fill an open position at a company. Many recruiters specialize in a specific industry, which enables them to constantly be on the lookout for both candidates and new positions. If you give your resume to a recruiter, they might have a position for you right away, or they might call you several months later. However, in order for recruiters to know you are out there, you need to find them. Pros: * Recruiters typically get wind of open positions in your industry before you would on your own. Cons: * For the best results, you will need to get your resume out to as many recruiters in your industry as possible. Attending Job Fairs Job fairs and career fairs are scheduled gatherings of both employers and potential employees. Basically, you (and hundreds of other job seekers) will walk into a room or a convention center full of various employers and make the rounds * getting information, handing out resumes, and filling out applications. Pros: * You can reach dozens or even hundreds of employers in a relatively short amount of time. Cons: * You are limited to the employers that attend the job fair. Posting Your Resume Some job seekers like to boost their chances by enabling employers to find them. There are a number of job boards and other sites that allow you to post your resume online. Some are general job sites, such as Monster.com and CareerBuilder.com. The well-known community site Craigslist.org also provides a place for visitors to post their resumes. In addition, some specialized career sites allow job seekers to post resumes geared toward a specific industry. Pros: * Many job boards and community websites offer this service for free. Cons: * General job boards usually contain hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of job seekers* resumes. Using Resume Blasting Services *Resume blasting* is when resume distribution services send a resume out to hundreds or thousands of recruiters and employers at once, usually without using any discretion as to who gets the resumes. Resume distribution services usually charge upfront for this service (unlike a recruiter, who only gets paid when they successfully fill a position). Pros: * Reach hundreds or thousands of employers and recruiters simultaneously. Cons: * You, the job seeker, have to pay for this service. Using Targeted Distribution Services Many distribution services also offer targeted distribution of your resume. Unlike resume blasting services, you control who gets your resume. For instance, you can limit distribution to a specific location or industry; you can also choose to send your resume only to recruiters and employers who hire for a certain type of position or level of salary. Of course, just like the resume blasting service, targeted resume distribution is a service you will have to pay for. Pros: * Narrow your search to just those employers and recruiters you are interested in reaching. Cons: * Targeted resume distribution generally costs more than a general resume blasting service. The Right Resume Distribution Method for You The resume distribution method you decide upon will ultimately depend on what suits your needs the best. If you prefer doing your own legwork, obviously you will prefer searching for jobs and posting your resume yourself. If, on the other hand, you don*t have (or don*t want to spend) the time, a resume distribution service can do it for you. There are other preferences to consider. Some people like the convenience of email and the Internet, especially when searching for a job. Others prefer to use more traditional methods, such as the newspaper, recruiters, snail mail, and telephones. Whether you stay traditional or go virtual, and whether you prefer to search for your own jobs or pay a resume distribution service to do the grunt work for you, just make sure that the resume distribution method you choose is the right one for you.
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