A resume is very critical in job search. It creates the first impression and may or may not convert the job application into an interview. The HR managers are facing tough time in meeting the human resource requirements. Where technology is changing rapidly, the need for acquiring new and updated talent has become extremely important, Thus HR managers face time pressure and are expected to give good results within a short span of time. This leads to the criticality of an online resume, where it acts as a “screener” and answers the basic question for the HR manager “why should I hire you?”
An online resume should preferably be tailor-made according to the specific job requirements. As a hardcopy cannot be changed every time, the functional benefit of an online resume is that it can be altered or suited according to the requirements of different jobs and vacancies. While crafting an online resume for thorough and effective job search, avoid simply mentioning your chronological listing of experiences and qualifications. Rather opt for selective listing which is carefully ordered. Moreover the resume should include all the relevant and necessary information which is visually appealing and is in an easily readable format.
A candidate goes on a job search at different stages of his career. Initially at the fresher’s level, job search is very rampant and the candidate is not much keen in reading or going through the job profiles or job descriptions and simply focuses on grabbing a good opportunity. Thus during this challenging phase of your career, an online resume plays a very significant role. It should not only include your qualifications, but should also outline your potential ability and capability to contribute to the development of the said organization.
Once the candidate achieves five years of experience, his job search now focuses more on job profile and growth opportunities. Here the organizations too focus more on the candidate’s experience and past working history. An online resume at this stage of career should significantly point out relevant experiences with precise details of any important deals or achievements during the working tenure. The work experience should include the employer’s name, designation, job duration and job description or working profile. If you have work experience in more than one location in the same job, mention the profiles for each location separately so that the employer gets a fair idea of your association with the organization.
Job search for suitable vacancies for experience more than ten years are confidential and should be dealt very carefully. The senior management personnel should avoid mentioning their names and personal details in the initial communication process. Candidates, who wish to seek high profile and senior level jobs should avoid mentioning current employer’s details, though they can highlight their work exposure and job acquisitions. Before submitting the online resume the candidate should first enquire in detail, about the job in quest, and should apply after being satisfied. The recruiters too take very cautious steps in screening and short listing these online resume posted by senior management as they are supposed to manage the entire organization and its success depends on how successful the recruitment process proves to be.