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Have you ever felt you’ve been discriminated against because
you don’t have an electronic resume?
Have
you ever called about an open position to be told, please email
your resume? We do not accept faxes or mailed resumes! This is
becoming more and more the norm for companies across the United
States. It appears that companies have had to choose—either
hire a secretary to file paper or hire a database administrator
to input information. This person would have excellent computer
skills. Having both kinds of people in a company is rare. It is
no longer cost effective to get paper resumes. So folks, if you
do not have your resume in an electronic format—get one.
Be able to compete. At least be able to submit your information
for consideration in a format that will make it very easy to find
you. Wouldn’t it be a shame to be overlooked for an interview
because a company or recruiter didn’t have the manpower to
go through thousands of resumes to find you. Also it may keep
you from being disqualified because you appear to lack computer
knowledge. Even if the position you are applying for is not at
all computer related, companies like to hire candidates who keep
up with what is happening in the world today and are forward looking.
It is always a good idea to be considered someone who lives in
today’s world and is prepared to look forward to tomorrow
rather than someone who is holding fast to the past.
Today
companies, human resource departments, staffing and recruiting
firms usually have some sort of database where they store incoming
resumes. These databases may be in a word format in something
as simple as Excel or in a database that costs many thousands
of dollars. These databases allow companies quick and painless
access to candidates and their resumes instantly upon entering
a name or skill set or even a company name if they are seeking
someone from a particular firm.
When
you submit a paper resume; it is normally coded when someone has
the time and filed into a drawer in a file cabinet. This is a
file cabinet which already houses thousands of resumes from other
candidates.
A
company may be searching for a candidate with your particular
qualifications and skills. This company has an electronic database.
It also has a few file cabinets full of resumes filed alphabetically
by name. They will go to the electronic database and simply type
in the qualifications they are seeking and everyone with those
qualifications will automatically pop up for viewing. On the other
hand, someone will have to go through all of the filed resumes
and read each one to find those people who are qualified. The
time differentiation is phenomenal between the two. Let’s
hope this company also has its paper resumes filed in another
location according to discipline and type of last employment (this
would mean that someone has had to copy, collate and staple your
information for distribution.). If you are not currently seeking
the same type of employment as you have had in the past, it will
not have you listed and you will be overlooked in the process.
If
you don’t own a computer, go to your local library, take
a floppy disc with you or purchase one there and type your resume
for distribution. Then go to the websites of companies you are
interested in working for and submit your resume for review. You
may also have a list of email addresses you need to submit your
resume to.
If
you’re not computer literate and wish to be considered for
all positions—contact someone who is able to perform this
service for you. Typing a resume can be a painful chore for someone
who is not used to typing a lot. Time is of value to you. If you
feel your time would be better spent doing something you consider
worthwhile, perhaps you should contact someone who enjoys typing
and working on the Internet. You may contact Joyce at Recruitshop
at 724 772-1149, she will take your resume and type it for you
in an electronic format and submit it for you to several (3) major
websites which you choose for a one-time charge of $25.00. For
$50, she will research the web for the types of positions you
are seeking and submit your resume for each position you have
reviewed and ask to be submitted to. If you are interested in
applying with recruiters nationwide who specialize in your type
of employment, you may have her submit to a list of those contacts.
You would receive a full listing of all companies and/or recruiters
who have received your credentials through Recruitshop. This is
an easy solution for those of us who are not computer savvy or
simply don’t have the time to spend in front of a computer
screen. It is also a service that is rare to find. It is my understanding
that this service is available within 24 hours of your conversation.
Feel free to fax your information directly to her at 208-247-5056
or mail it to Recruitshop/PO Box 2015/Cranberry Twp., PA 16066
and then call to discuss your preferences.
Article
written by Donalyn Spisak/Author “How to Write Your Professional
Portfolio”, owner of three websites and president of Recruitshop
located at http://www.recruitshop.com.
Donalyn Leskosek Spisak has been publishing articles for
the past 7 years on employment self-help. She has written a workbook
on "How to Write Your Professional Portfolio" which
allows everyone to learn how to be the person to compete with
in their next interview. She is the owner of http://www.recruitshop
and http://www.123hike.com.
She is also working on a new website entitled, pharmaceuticalsalesprep.com.
All of her work focuses very highly on a positive attitude and
the willingness to go to the next step. If you are seeking a new
career and would like to set yourself up to win--contact Donalyn
at 724 772 1149 to learn how to get the next job you interview
for, how to write your positive resume, etc. Learn how to focus
on the needs of your interviewer first.
HOW TO SET YOUR FREELANCE RATES - A GUIDE FOR FREELANCERS & CONSULTANTSThere are many factors which business owners must consider on a daily basis as it relates to the running of their business. Things such as how to find good help, where to acquire supplies and how much to pay one's employees are all pertinent matters which must be addressed. There are a few ways to go about figuring out your rates when it comes to how much to charge the customers.
BUSINESS PLANS: Business Plan Examples, Samples, Templates, Software and ToolsIn any type of the business including those people that perform freelance work, the proper tools are necessary to become a success. The following links consist of selected online tools for the freelancer to develop an effective business plan.
FREELANCING AND FINDING WORK AT HOME JOBSThe difficulty lies not in the fact that there aren't plenty of work at home jobs available but rather in the fact that genuine, quality, money-earning work at home jobs are all mixed up with work at home scams. This makes finding a work at home job that's legitimate a not-so-easy task for people who are just breaking in to the freelancing business. But don't worry; once you learn the lingo and know the basics, finding a work at home job gets a lot easier!
Business plans are necessary in all types of businesses … and this also includes freelancers. Writing an effective business plan will help you plan out the success of your future business. Factors such as customer base, profit potential, as well as many other factors will be placed in this document. The business plan will help you, the freelancer, think through every aspect of your future successful business. We found the following business plan articles to be very helpful and we hope that you will find them to be useful too.
HOW FREELANCER WRITERS CAN DEFEAT WRITER'S BLOCKHelpful hints and tips to overcome the dreaded White Page Syndrome - There is probably nothing more dreadful and problematic for a writer than not being able to get going, being stuck on a menacingly white page. Read on for more ideas on how freelance writers can overcome Writer's Block.
WAYS TO GET MORE CUSTOMER REFERRALS FOR YOUR FREELANCE BUSINESSThe amount of customer referrals will often determine how successful one's freelance business can really be. As word spreads quickly, having customers refer others to you and your services is a wonderful way of gaining new freelance business and making more money. There are a few distinct ways to get more client referrals for your business.
FREELANCE HOME OFFICE DISTRACTIONS VS DISTRACTIONS WHEN WORKING IN AN OFFICEOf course, distractions are different depending on whether you are freelancing from home or working in an office. Both kinds have their pros and cons so let's take a look at some of the basic ones so that you can start getting a grasp on good vs. bad distraction behaviors for freelancers.
WORKING FULL TIME WHILE RUNNING YOUR FREELANCE BUSINESSThe key to being able to make the transition to full time freelancing is in setting goals that allow you to focus on moving away from working full time for someone else and towards putting more hours in to your freelance business.
60+ UNIQUE LOCAL & OFFLINE MARKETING IDEAS FOR YOUR CONSULTING BUSINESS Although online promotion is important for your freelance business, it's crucial to remember to go back to your basics and do offline promoting as well locally, nationwide, and worldwide depending on who you are marketing to. Here are over 60 ideas to market your consulting services locally. Let Freelance work find you.
WHAT TO DO WHEN YOUR CUSTOMERS ARE GOOGLING INFORMATION ON YOUThis can be an issue for freelancers whose customers google them and try to find out information relating to them and their business. The following is a list of what to do when your customers are googling information on you.
26 THINGS TO DO WHEN BUSINESS IS SLOW AND IN DOWNTIME MODESome freelancers are anxious to work day in and day out which may present a problem for them when business is slow. However, there are many things which freelancers can do to bide their time while waiting for new freelance work to come in. Here are 26 ideas for staying productive during your consulting business downtime.
ONLINE CUSTOMER SERVICE TIPS FOR FREELANCERS & THE SELF EMPLOYEDThere is a casual attitude about communication that takes place online and that creates an environment in which customers sometimes don't take your work seriously, leading to problems with projects and payments. In order to avoid those problems, you need to make sure that you are conducting all of your online work in as professional a manner as possible. Here are some tips on how to do that.
TOP 150 PLACES TO TRAVEL WITH YOUR FAMILY WHEN YOU STILL NEED TO GET WORK DONEWhen you are self-employed, there is no vacation time to save up, and there is no one to cover for you when you're away. For many that mean giving up on vacations altogether, and this is what I have been doing for awhile. Most of These All-Inclusive Family Resorts Have Kids Clubs in Which Your Child can enjoy supervised and fun activities while you and your spouse can have fun or get freelance work done. Take a look below and enjoy!
DECIDING WHETHER OR NOT TO FREELANCE OFFSITE OR ONSITE Deciding to work onsite or offsite sounds like a relatively simple decision, but it's actually one which isn't easy to make. Sure, when you're lying in bed just after the alarm has gone off and you see that it's raining outside and all you wish was that you could go back to bed for ten minutes and then do your freelance work from home, working offsite sounds ideal. But there are as many cons to the offsite work job as there are pros and you need to weigh them carefully when making the decision about whether to work onsite or offsite.
IS FREELANCING RIGHT FOR YOU? Freelancing, a term introduced by Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832), is when you work without being committed to an employer. With development of internet and communication technology, there has been a dramatic rise in the number of people going their own way and leaving behind the cubicles. You are reading this book, so you must be contemplating becoming a freelancer, but before you make your move there are a few things to consider.
FREELANCER'S GUIDE TO TIME MANAGEMENT The most common problem that freelancers face is figuring out the balance between work and the rest of life. While there are a few freelancers out there who don't work as much as they need to in order to pay their bills and improve their business, most freelancers have the opposite problem - they work ALL the time. And that's why there are a great number of freelancers who "burn out" after a short (or if they're lucky, a long) time. In order to make sure that you aren't one of those people who "used to freelance but got burned out", you need to set limits on how much you work. Then you need to stick to those limits.
SHOULD I TURN DOWN FREELANCE PROJECTS? As freelancers, we often feel as if we have to say 'Yes' to every single job out there. However, we as freelancers are in a position where we can choose to say 'No' if we want to. Believe it or not, there are certain projects that you probably shouldn't accept. Turning down work is probably the hardest decision you will need to make when running your business, but sometimes turning down a gig is necessary. In this article I will explain to you the details that you need to consider when you aren't sure which route to take. Consider the following:
COOL IDEAS FOR YOUR BUSINESS CARDS As freelancers, we need to promote ourselves with business cards. How about putting yourself ahead of the rest of them by designing and printing completely unique business cards? You are about to take a look at the coolest and most innovative business cards that you have ever seen.
LIST OF FREELANCE FORUMS & MESSAGE BOARDS Looking to get together with other freelancers? Want to network? Want to ask questions about freelancing that you can't find the answer to anywhere else? Look no further than the freelance forums that we have listed below. Feel free to let us know about forums that we have missed.
The followup to Brendan Sinclairs successful Web Design Business kit is a comprehensive look at all the business aspects of working as a web designer. It's thorough and has some excellent advice in it.
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