Where to upload resume so employers/recruiters can find and contact you?

Haunt

I see a lot of you talk about being contacted by recruiters all the time and getting jobs sent to you, so I'm wondering what websites you guys use to upload your resume? The IT job market where I currently live is very bleak so it would be a big help if I can increase my exposure to employers by putting my resume/contact info out there.

I know you guys are going to say to create a LinkedIN account but that's a no-go for me. I'm not into social networking at all and don't want to start, but if you guys can provide a list of some of the other websites you use for this purpose and have had luck with, I'd appreciate it.

googol

Tech site is Dice.com, this is a must. Some secondary sites include monster.com and careerbuilder.com. As far as LinkedIn, you don't necessarily have to get into the social networking aspect, but having a profile and just keep it updated may suffice. Don't need to necessarily connect with others, in which it would certainly help, but at least you have a presence.

ptilsen

^Pretty much on the dot. Dice, followed by Monster, LinkedIn, and CareerBuilder, in that order. I don't know if I'd bother with CareerBuilder anymore, but I guess there's no good reason not to. LinkedIn is a big deal. I get contacted all the time, even when not looking, and I actually got an offer based on a LinkedIn message pretty recently (I didn't take it, but it wasn't bad).

On a different note, Indeed is my main search engine, followed by Dice, LinkedIn, and Monster, in that order. Again, I don't bother with CareerBuilder, but if you're desperate or picky or both, it won't hurt.

Bokeh

Dont wait for the recruiters to come crawling to you. Indeed is great, got my current job through there. Find companies you would like to work for and do the research. See if you can find out who does the hiring, by passing HR. See if there are any networking events, or user groups in and around your area. Network with others. Someone a while back suggested joining ToastMasters as a way to get some public speaking experience as well as networking too.

There used to be an IT-ToastMasters here in the Twin Cities, but I havent seen anything mentioned about them in a long while.

jvrlopez

Along with the above, I would also apply to certain positions at companies you are interested in which you may be a match for or may be close to.

Even if you aren't qualified or don't get called back, the individual reviewing your resume might pass it along or keep it in mind.

I still am curious as to how my resume landed in the hands of my current employer.

FloOz

Some good ones I use are:
dice.com
monster.com
careerbuilder.com
indeed.com
linkedin.com (I would strongly reconsider getting one)

cyberguypr

I got my current gig through Indeed.com. It is awesome. It was my main tool when job hunting and it definitely paid off. Previous job was through Careerbuilder. Never had much luck with the other usual suspects.

I will also vote for LinkedIn. Keep in mind this is a professional network, unlike FB, Twitter, etc. Your participation can be as active or laid back as you want, but having a profile out there will definitely help. Although I don't keep a log of all the unsolicited "for your consideration" jobs that I get, I am sure that number has to be close to 100 in a couple of years. Some of the jobs look really interesting. As much has I love my job I am afraid the day will come when something great will pop up and I won't be able to say no. Worst case scenario, I just politely tell the recruiter I am not interested at the moment and just keep his info for the future. If I were you I would definitely reconsider.

Tom Servo

If you want to be contacted by recruiters, get on linkedin. Seriously. Why is it such a no-go for you? It's not like you'll get invites to play candy crush or <insert latest craze of the week>. If you want to be contacted by recruiters you can't be a hipster and shun all social media. It will limit you. That said, I have also found dice.com to be useful for unsolicited recruitment contacts. Not as useful as linkedin however.

Nutsacjac

I see a lot of you talk about being contacted by recruiters all the time and getting jobs sent to you, so I'm wondering what websites you guys use to upload your resume? The IT job market where I currently live is very bleak so it would be a big help if I can increase my exposure to employers by putting my resume/contact info out there.

I know you guys are going to say to create a LinkedIN account but that's a no-go for me. I'm not into social networking at all and don't want to start, but if you guys can provide a list of some of the other websites you use for this purpose and have had luck with, I'd appreciate it.

So... you want to be contacted by recruiters but don't want to use the main tool these recruiters use to recruit?

LarryDaMan

A bit off-topic, but for years I've kept an emergency "break the glass" e-mail list of every HR person, recruiter, head-hunter, senior manager, conference acquaintance..etc. who I've come into contact with.

If something bad were to happen and I was out of work for an extended period, I could theoretically Bcc my resume to hundreds of people at once, all of whom I know have some connection to my specific industry.

I've never done this, but a former colleague who lost her job unexpectedly gave me the idea. (BTW, she used a Blackberry in a highly restricted Top Secret facility and was told she could keep her clearance if she left within 2 weeks. Great deal. They avoided paperwork and she kept her clearance).

Anyway, she had a similar list and had interviews within days and was choosing between positions within a week.

clouder

LarryDaMan wrote: »

A bit off-topic, but for years I've kept an emergency "break the glass" e-mail list of every HR person, recruiter, head-hunter, senior manager, conference acquaintance..etc. who I've come into contact with.

If something bad were to happen and I was out of work for an extended period, I could theoretically Bcc my resume to hundreds of people at once, all of whom I know have some connection to my specific industry.

I've never done this, but a former colleague who lost her job unexpectedly gave me the idea. (BTW, she used a Blackberry in a highly restricted Top Secret facility and was told she could keep her clearance if she left within 2 weeks. Great deal. They avoided paperwork and she kept her clearance).

Anyway, she had a similar list and had interviews within days and was choosing between positions within a week.

Huh. Seems like such an obvious thing to do, but I never even thought about it. Adding that to my to-do list.