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Dos and Don'ts for Creating Your Online Presence

Don't: Rely on job boards to land your next job

When you're seeking a new position, it's tempting to spend hours poring over various job boards online. While online ads should be a component of your job search, keep in mind that they should only be a small portion of your overall plan.

Online is where all of your competition is hanging out, Palmer notes. What's a better approach? Using the Internet to cultivate contacts and then utilizing those connections to meet and network with people face to face.

Your resume is much more likely to stand out if you are a known candidate. Your name will rise to the top of the list quickly if you work your connections off-line.

 

  • Denene Brox

    is a Kansas City-based freelance writer committed to providing informative and well-written articles and content on deadline. She's covered a variety of topics mostly focused on career development, business, and health. Read more...