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What online resume banking is
To upload a document means to transfer it from your computer to a remote computer or to an Internet site. To download a document means to transfer it from a remote computer or Internet site onto your computer.
The Employer's Dream
As you can imagine, employers are happy to use online resume banks because they can
- Greatly augment the talent pool available to them.
- Cut in-house recruiting costs by outsourcing the initial screening process to the online service
- Eliminate the need to contract a headhunter, potentially saving significant amounts in commission fees
It's no wonder that many employers love this efficient system for discovering terrific job candidates.
Job-Hunt Hint
Before posting your resume online, make sure you know what charges might apply (and what benefits you'll get for those char ges).
Headhunting on the Web
Headhunters find resume banks an efficient way to search through hundreds of job seekers' qualifications by just a click of the mouse. This system, of course, cuts their time dramatically because they don't have to make a zillion phone calls to find likely candidates for jobs they're trying to fill. And they can do their scouting any time of the day or night.
Who's Looking for Whom?
When online resume banks first came on the scene, they were used primarily by high-tech companies to find technical applicants. Gradually, the range of industries that use online resume banks for recruiting has grown. Today almost all industries use online recruiting to fill most levels and types of employment. It's very likely that your profession is represented somewhere online--your job is to track down where.
Bonus Check
Most headhunters will contact you by phone or e-mail if they consider you a marketable candidate. During that initial contact with the recruiter, pay attention to his ability to
- Ask you good questions to determine whether you're a good match for the job he has in mind for you.
- Address your concerns and questions about the job.
- Be honest in his dealings with both you and the employer. (You may have to follow your gut feeling on this one.)