Build an Electronic Resume
The way of the physical document is becoming extinct. Almost everything we do today is digital. Why not also make your resume digital. I don’t mean using MS Word or OpenOffice to make one and then print it out. Make a 100% electronic resume. By putting your resume on the internet not only can you change details on it after it is handed out but also use very little paper(about 80-90% less), making it a very eco-friendly resume.
It’s a very simple process and can be done in a 3 simple steps. (1) Make your resume like you would any other, (2) publish it, (3) tell future employers. I will go into further detail now.
What you will need is:
- A Google Docs Account. If you already use any of the Google services then you have one.
- An existing resume (optional)
- Business card paper. I had a box of it in my basement but you can get some for a few bucks at an office supply store like Staples.
Making your Resume
You are first going to log into Google Docs and create a new document. Now you can just copy and past your old resume or type out a new one, that’s up to you. Save the document something like My Resume.
Publish your Resume
With your document open click [Share] and then click [Publish as web page...]. Make sure [Automatically re-publish when changes are made] is checked and then click [Publish document]. Copy the link that is displayed because you will need it for the next part.
Share your Resume
With the link you copied from the last step go to tinyurl.com and turn it into a tinyurl. This will make it easier for employers to type in the address. You can start quickly by using that link on employment websites but for employers that want the more face to face approach use that link and put it on a business card. You don’t need much on it, something simple like this is fine.
John Doe
Electronic Resume
Please Visit:
http://tinyurl.com/p9z646
Print that off and start handing it out. My cards came on a sheet of 10 so that is 10 resumes from 1 sheet of paper.
To see an example of an electronic resume go here http://tinyurl.com/p9z646
