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For a Job on the Internet?
You've
heard about it on the news, and read it in the morning newspaper.
People are looking for jobs and the majority of them are turning
to the Internet to find them.
I did a search
on Google for "job sites." My search returned the top ten of "about
2,690,000." That tells me that thousands of people have realized
the potential to capitalize on helping individuals find employment
via the Internet. You're thinking, "Cool. Finding a job on the
Internet should be a snap."
Well, maybe...
There are a few things you should know before clicking on one
of those 2,690,000 possibilities to find a job.
Sharing of
Information
Many of the
job boards share a common database of information. Working collectively,
each individual web site contributes to the database by attracting
resume and job posters. In a combined effort, they all benefit
from having generated a mass amount of searchable information
they can display on their individual sites.
The average
person does not realize that resume banks and job postings are
recycled to possibly several hundred job sites that share in a
database. Keep in mind, these sites can range from local and niche
job boards to medium and large size companies. "OK," you say.
"So, what's the big deal?"
Your Privacy
Do your research.
The resume you post on one job site may end up being circulated
to several other job boards, all over the Web. Secondly, search
engines have what are called "spiders." Spiders scour the Internet
gathering data that is made available when someone performs a
query on a search engine. Newsgroups and personal web pages are
a few of the additional places spiders frequent. The majority
of people don't realize that their personal information such as
a home address, phone number, e-mail, work history and other personal
details are now available to vast numbers of strangers.
What to Research
Posting your
resume on the Internet is no different than reviewing the latest
edition of Consumer Reports® before purchasing your next computer.
Knowledgeable consumers make educated decisions. Before posting
your resume on any job site, it is important to review the online
Privacy Policy posted on each web site and educate yourself in
the practices of their site.
Do they sell
or share the information they collect about their visitors with
third parties? Is their database password protected or available
to the general public? Who is allowed access to their database?
Do they participate in co-branded sites that share a database?
Do you have the option to edit your resume once it is posted?
Delete it? Choose only select information to be viewable?
You should
immediately see red flags if a job site does not have a posted
Privacy Policy for you to review - use caution when utilizing
their services. The Web is an unparalleled resource to gain employment.
The key to successfully locating your next venture is to educate
yourself and use it wisely.
Happy Hunting!
About
the Author...
Karrie Langmeier is the founder of Do A Project.com, an online
referral service for IT contract-based employment.
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