This month we will be answering a few of the more commonly asked questions to alleviate concerns and allow candidates to take full advantege of what the internet offers for their job search campaign.
Q: I'm extremely concerned about confidentiality of my personal details if I upload my resume onto the job board. Also I'm worried about the possibility that my current employer will uncover my details, as their company name may come up in a search. Is there any way that I can avoid this?
A: It is imperative that you research the job board prior to posting to ensure they offer the types of service suitable to your needs. If you are concerned about your privacy, check to see that the site will allow you to keep your records 'private', or at least put some restrictions on who is able to view your document. Most job boards will allow you to do this, so prior to submitting your resume verify that:
- levels of varying restrictions are available to you as job seeker. For instance some job boards allow you to block certain employers, which is convenient if you want to block your current employer from accessing your information. They also offer you the ability to block your personal details, and show only relevant experience and accomplishments to prospective employers.
- the job board will allow access only to employers who have registered, and/or have paid for the privilege to do so. This would hopefully prevent unscrupulous organizations from contacting, or spamming you with MLM offers or the like. I would however recommend you not to post your resume on a job board that allows anyone to view the resume database without prior registration.
