Employment Spot

The resume is by far the most important document in your job search and your greater career path.  It is the single most important factor in whether you will receive an interview, and the first – but preferably not the last – chance for employers to get a sense of what you can offer them.  Regardless of the level of experience you may have, the quality of your resume may make all the difference between getting an interview and getting overlooked.  Many job seekers underestimate the importance of a quality resume not only in getting a job, but in getting the right job and determining salary.
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The computer, engineering and information technology fields are growing so quickly that the supply of employees can’t keep up with employers’ demands. Techies have plenty of jobs to choose from, but that doesn’t mean that the job search is easy. Several sites can help jump-start a high tech job search by providing information, resources, and lots of listings.
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Which is the best online approach for finding a better job? Posting a resume, or searching for jobs and applying online?

The answer is: both!

Here are six reasons that you should post your resume today.

1. It’s Time to Get With the Program

Even though posting a resume has been possible since the 1990s, it remains a relatively "new" job search tool to many job seekers. Maybe this is because there’s no pre-Internet precedent for it. Searching and applying online is basically the same process as answering newspaper help wanted ads — albeit, on steroids, so it’s rooted in the way we used to do things.

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