An article in the October 4, 2009, issue of The Dallas Morning News page 1J, “Landing A Job in the digital age” by Metro Creative Connections, has several recommendations including: developing your own Personal Web Site, using Buzz Words on your site, joining and participation in Social Networking, and suggestions about Technology.
I think that the following suggestions about technology are the most helpful:
1. Use standard typefaces and type sizes for your resumes. Many organizations scan documents so fancy fonts may not be accurately scanned.
2. Do not attach a file containing your resume to your email. With the concern about viruses, you should post your resume in the body of your email.
3. Use the subject line of the email to introduce yourself.
4. Proof read, spell check, and read aloud your email. Errors in your email could immediately eliminate you from job consideration.
I was interviewing candidates to be my secretary. After interviewing several candidates, I selected the person to be given an offer and called her. Unfortunately, she had a typing error on her listed telephone number. Needless to say that if she could not get her own telephone number correct on her resume, I did not want her to be my secretary.
Please comment in this blog about your use of technologies in your job search.
Thanks! Glyn
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