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Advertise yourself: the job search

Advertising yourself may fall under the category of shameless self promotion, but when you are looking for a job, this may be what sets you apart from other job hunters. You need to let people know about you and your skills in a way that sets yourself apart from the competition. People are not going to know about you if you do not get yourself in front of them. Always have resumes and business cards ready to pass out.

Don’t overlook social networking sites such as LinkedIn, Twitter and FaceBook. All these sites, if used correctly, can bring the right attention to your talents and availability.

Have an online version of your resume ready for emailing to someone if they ask for it. If possible, keep a PDF version of your current resume on your PDA phone for quick emailing. People asking for a resume to be emailed to them generally want it at the time of asking, so be ready. Depending on your industry, you may want to develop your own web site to present your resume.

Be creative and use a variety of tools for getting your name and story out to people who might be willing to either hire you, or get you in front of someone who might help you promote your job search.

From Ron’s, “The Most Important Things to do While Looking for a Job”