Searching for a job online has become a very popular method of job hunting. Registering with job boards and posting your resume is a simple and very effective process. Each year more and more employers turn to the Internet for their recruiting and hiring needs. Here are a few tips to help you succeed in your online job search:

(1) Include common industry keywords (ex: Sales Manager) in your resume, preferably near the top. Whether your resume is being read by a human or scanned by resume software, relevant keywords will make it stand out.

(2) Prepare multiple copies of your resume. We recommend keeping one in Microsoft Word format (.doc) and one in plain text format (.txt). Many job boards accept both formats but it's still a good idea to have both handy.

(3) Don't limit your job search by posting your resume only on large, well-known job boards. These boards tend to have high posting costs and many employers will instead use smaller more affordable boards to post their job openings.

(4) Update and re-submit your resume to the job boards frequently. Recently submitted resumes are typically viewed by employers more often than old resumes.

(5) Create an e-mail account to be used specifically for online job searching. As always, check your e-mail frequently.

(6) Include an e-mail signature with every e-mail that you send out. Be sure to include your full contact information in your signature.