Millions of people use the Internet to search for their dream job and more and more recruiters are using it to post those dream jobs! Estimates indicate that there are between one and two million jobs posted and over 5,000 career sites. In a recent informal survey 85% of recruiters said they post jobs on the Internet! Here are some useful tips on making your resume Internet proof.

Develop your objective - Make sure you list your objective in a clear and concise manner. Don't use "fluff" words and state your objective in one sentence.
Determine format - Use a chronological resume format if you are staying in the same field. Use a functional resume format if you are changing fields to show transferable skills and to take attention away from your previous job titles.
Use action words and power verbs - Use result-oriented words such as prepared, developed, achieved, capitalized, demonstrated, effected, enabled, implemented, performed, restructured, secured, etc. Replace "responsibilities" in your resume with accomplishments.
Keep resume to 1-2 pages - Recruiters will scan a resume in less than 30 seconds. Keep it short and remember
Make your resume "scannable" — Internet sites and most mid and large size employers use technology to store and retrieve resumes using key word searches. Use terms or key words scattered throughout your resume or in a skill inventory section. Eliminate fancy fonts, bold or underlining, and keep characters such as percentages to a minimum.
PROOFREAD, PROOFREAD, PROOFREAD — Recruiters generally are unforgiving when it comes to typos or misspelled words. Sloppy resume — sloppy work! Most recruiters will not even consider resumes that contain typos or misspelled words.
Don't E-mail your resume as an attachment — Unless requested, don't send your resume as a separate attachment. Recruiters prefer it in the body of the E-mail…. it is one less step to complete.
Be selective — Don't flood the Internet with your resume. You may have a difficult time retrieving your resume in the future and your current employer may find it easily. Once on the Internet your resume is considered public domain and can be picked up by anyone. You may want to use a resume distribution service that keeps your information confidential.
Research and search — Companies, job descriptions, and the Internet Category are constantly changing! Research the companies you are interested in by visiting their web site or using other Internet resources. Search the Internet for new sites and new job opportunities on a regular basis.
Take advantage of features — Many companies and most giant career boards offer "agent" services that notify you when a new job posting matches your skills. Other sites offer "confidential" resume options. Join a resume distribution service and take advantage of the many more tips on how to manage your resume and career.

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