(Editors Note: The following tips are adapted with permission from Knock ’em Dead: Secrets & Strategies for Success in an Uncertain World by Martin Yate, CPC)
Whether you post your resume online, or submit it to a potential employer, it’s often the little things that can make the difference in whether or not you get a good interview. Here are five tips to make you and your resume look professional.
1. Use Your E-Mail Address or Domain Name as a Marketing Tool
Your e-mail address is often the first impression you create, and a profession-focused address acts as an intro that tells the recipient who is calling and what the communication is about. Dumb college-era e-mail addresses like: binkypoo@yahoo.com, and DDdoll@live.com can hurt your chances.
Instead, create an address that speaks to your professional identity, for example: SystemAnalyst@gmail.com. Or use your real name, followed by numbers like your zip code if needed to make it unique.
Even better, create your own-named website, YourRealName.com, using an inexpensive hosting service like Hostgator.com or Godaddy.com, so your email address can be something like John@JohnBrownVinson.com. Using a blog platform like WordPress or a built-in design program like Site Studio, you can create a complete marketing site about you and your capabilities – as well as demonstrating your online skills.
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