Just as most jobs today require some basic computer skills, conducting a job search in today's market requires making the most of computer based technologies. Large employers and some smaller companies with web sites are abandoning hard copy job postings in favor of internet job posting sites.
Templates make formatting simpler.
Word processors give the job seeker the ability to tailor the resume to a specific job, employer or simply create multiple versions. While creating advantages for the job seeker, computers have also raised expectations on the part of the employer. Human Resource managers are quick to eliminate resumes with spelling and grammatical errors that should have been corrected by a simple spell check. Scan-able resumes are becoming increasingly important. These sites are generally free to job seekers.