No profession is immune from economic forces. In our current economy of layoffs and downsizing, many people are looking for work. With the Internet, a common way to search and apply for jobs, includes posting resumes online. This may be especially true in today’s economy where many people need to find work quickly. There are a number of advantages in posting resumes online. Some advantages include:
- Reaching hundreds of potential employers
- You can do it quickly
- Little to no cost
There are some downsides however. As the economy worsens it seems that scams are on the increase. While there are a number of reputable online employment sites such as Monster.com and USAJobs.gov, job candidates should use caution.
Here are some of disadvantages to posting your resume. They include:
- “Phising” scams
- Personal identity theft schemes
- Recruiting firms harvesting resumes for their own uses
- Your boss may see it
If you post your resume online DO NOT post:
- your real full name
- your address
- your phone number
- your Social Security number
It may sound basic, but believe or not, some people actually include this personal information in their online resumes. Here is a video from CNN on the perils of posting resumes online. Click HERE to view the video.
