When I worked at a small consulting firm we often looked to Craig’s List to find individual resumes to include in proposals/bids, as well as for actual positions. If we were looking for someone with a specific skill, we would first search Craigslist.com using the skill as a keyword. I tell you this because you SHOULD have your resume posted in numerous cities and on different job sites. It can’t hurt, but can only help. Even if you don’t hear anything for awhile, you never know when someone will come across your resume and send you an email.
Worried about privacy? You can make your resume anonymous, or use a secondary email address, in case you are worried about getting junk (yes, inevitably you might get some spam mail…but it’s probably worth it! My resume has been posted for 2 weeks, and I’ve only received 3 spam messages, for example). If you feel like any information is sensitive, just replace the specific employer name with “Government agency” or “Fortune 500 Company.” If someone is really looking for you, they will write you and ask questions, or ask for an updated resume. The important thing is to get out there! Another great site, especially for all of you Development/NGO/Save the world types, is develompentex.com. You can post your resume on the site and be entered into a huge database of consultants. Also a good site for finding jobs.
Moral of the story: Post yourself everywhere!
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
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Author's note- this works! Just received an email from a potential employer that saw my CV and knows that he might have an upcoming contract, and wants to talk. I would NEVER have seen this opportunity, b/c it probably doesn't exist! Post your CV. It works!
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