Be sure to use the Web for more than reading job listings. Web sites can help you conduct research on industry trends and on your prospective employer. Other sites help you brush up on interview skills and rewriting your r sum . Some sites even allow you to post your r sum at no charge. But whether online r sum s are a successful way to find a job is a point of debate.
Few recruiters read online r sum s when hunting for candidates to fill a job opening.
Those recruiters who do say they do so only as an alternative to using headhunters to recruit upper management positions. Bolles discusses how to use parts of the Internet, such as newsgroups and mailing lists, to make contact with people who can assist you in your job search. He also has links to sites to help you get started. A second popular general job hunting site is The Riley Guide , compiled by internet recruiter consultant Margaret F. Riley. Recently redesigned, the site is divided into Opportunities for Employment , Resources for Career and Work Options , and Help With Using the Internet in Your Job Search .