By Steve
Burt Certified Professional Resume
Writer
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HyperText Markup Language (HTML) is
the language used for everything you see on the Web. Although raw HTML code
can be intimidating, software is available to convert your word-processed
document into HTML code. The resulting page may still need some "tweaking"
to make it look good on the Web and it probably won't look exactly like
your word processed document, but it will be close.
One advantage of a resume Web page is
how easy and fast you can submit your document to potential employers and,
unlike other quick submission methods (faxing, for example), the resulting
presentation is attractive, cost effective, and convenient. In addition,
the Web page gives your readers several options for handling your submittal
including reading from their computer screen, printing, saving to file, and
bookmarking for later review.
A word of caution:
Unless you're looking for a
position requiring skills in Web page design and graphics, be careful
about adding lots of graphics files to your resume Web page. These
features can add significantly to the page loading time.
Some people like to add hyperlinks
to current and previous employers' Web pages, particularly when they've
participated in the creation of these sites. Before doing this,
consider that you'll be sending readers away from your document.
You want to keep your reader focused on YOU rather than diverting their
attention elsewhere.
Once your HTML file has been created,
there are several ways you can use it in your job search:
Your own Web page - Most
internet service providers give you some space on their servers
where you can post your own Web page.
Submittal to employment-related
sites - Some employment-related Web sites accept HTML files for
searching by prospective employers.
E-mail to prospective
employers - Most e-mail packages will automatically create a
hyperlink to your Web page when you include your full URL in the body
of your message.
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I'm a charter member of the Professional Association of
Resume Writers. I earned the designation of Certified Professional
Resume Writer in 1992 and have helped 1,000's of people reach their career
goals. I'd be happy to help you do the same. Read
more about my services.
Thanks,
Steven M. Burt
Certified Professional Resume Writer
