Is it a good idea to put your resume up on job websites while you are still employed full time?

[z0mb13]

Good idea? I am talking about sites like hotjobs, monster, etc

 

[Sukhoi]

Aren't most of those sites just last resorts for the hiring companies? Personally I would apply directly to companies you are interested in.

 

[neegotiator]

suppose it can't hurt?

 

[Hyperblaze]

If you aren't satisfied with your job, go for it!

If you love your job, just don't bother with the interested parties.

I have yet to hear about someone getting fired over having their resumes on a job site while working fulltime

And if it has happened, it was probably for the better.

 

[Britboy]

I thought you could block your present employer from seeing it, at least on monster anyway. Just don't do job searching when you're at work!

 

[puffff]

Originally posted by: Sukhoi
Aren't most of those sites just last resorts for the hiring companies? Personally I would apply directly to companies you are interested in.

in my recent job hunt, i've received at least half a dozen unsolicited emails about job openings, just from having my resume on monster and hotjobs. i didnt end up interviewing at any of them because i had better things going, but it's definately a resource worth looking into or using.

 

[Zenmervolt]

That depends. If you work in HR, it might not be a good idea. 😛 But most of the time you boss will never know it if you have your resume out on sites like Monster, heck, your boss wouldn't even know if you were actively applying for jobs with Monster most of the time.

It would take a freak occurance for someone in your company's HR department to stumble across your resume, realise that you worked for your company currently, have any interest in tracking you down through the company directory, and notifying your boss.

ZV

 

[igowerf]

Originally posted by: Sukhoi
Aren't most of those sites just last resorts for the hiring companies? Personally I would apply directly to companies you are interested in.

Most web related companies post job openings straight to Hotjobs, Careerbuild, Monster, and even Craigslist. I received a call from Yahoo about an opening there because they found my resume on Hotjobs. I think it's definitely the way to go for tech jobs.

 

[shortylickens]

They say its much easier to find a new position while you're already employed.

Also, theres nothing wrong with posting you're resume, but keep in mind 80% of all jobs are filled by networking. The other 20% is want ads and web sites.

Better to make friends in the field you are looking to enter.

Oh, and before I got out of the Navy, I had to take a seminar on job searching.
They say that with resumes, less is more. In other words, "Keep It Simple Stupid."
The resume wont get you the job. It will get you an interview. The interview is what gets you the job. The easier yours is to read, the more likely you will get called.

Note: This does not apply with a federal job application online. With that you need put in every little detail of your life and see what you get offered.

 

[AreaCode707]

Originally posted by: Sukhoi
Aren't most of those sites just last resorts for the hiring companies? Personally I would apply directly to companies you are interested in.

HARDLY a last resort. For postings, maybe. For resume searching? It's the first place they go. (I work in a 30k person company and spent 2 years in their recruiting department and several other years in outside recruiting.)

If you're interested in hearing about other positions, go ahead and post it. There's nothing to really lose, unless you've got an active HR department who might spot it. It's a slight chance and mostly the HR folks would probably ignore it unless they know you personally.

 

[AreaCode707]

Originally posted by: igowerf

Originally posted by: Sukhoi
Aren't most of those sites just last resorts for the hiring companies? Personally I would apply directly to companies you are interested in.

Most web related companies post job openings straight to Hotjobs, Careerbuild, Monster, and even Craigslist. I received a call from Yahoo about an opening there because they found my resume on Hotjobs. I think it's definitely the way to go for tech jobs.

Eh, postings are expensive ($80-400 per posting) and so most companies post only a fraction of their jobs on there. Resume search licenses are expensive too, but it's a flat fee for as many searches as you can use (effectively) so companies generally shell out for it.

 

[FreshPrince]

why? your employer, no matter how much you may hate your job, spend a lot of resources to hire and train you.

if you have a job or betray their kindness in hiring you?

just my thoughts....

 

[Sukhoi]

Eh I guess I had some misinformation then.