{"id":11738,"date":"2017-04-19T09:25:06","date_gmt":"2017-04-19T14:25:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/?p=11738"},"modified":"2017-04-19T09:25:06","modified_gmt":"2017-04-19T14:25:06","slug":"digital-resumes-ways-website-can-help-get-job","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/digital-resumes-ways-website-can-help-get-job\/","title":{"rendered":"Digital Resumes: 3 Ways Your Website Can Get You A Job"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Digital<\/p>\n

'Looking for a new job is SO FUN!'\u009d <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

– No One Ever<\/i><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

We get it, but as digital experts we\u2019re here to help you discover a few clever ways to make the process easier and dare we say… fun?!<\/span><\/p>\n

Your end goal, we presume, is to land an awesome job with great benefits and a kickass salary. While there are no guarantees, we can certainly help you on your journey. <\/span><\/p>\n

Resumes are essential for the majority of job candidates. Why not stand out even more with a website resume?<\/span><\/p>\n

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Your Website = Your Digital Resume<\/h2>\n

A website or digital resume is a great way to share more of your personality and to show what you have to offer far more than a humdrum piece of resume paper and Times New Roman font. <\/span><\/p>\n

In the online realm, you have access to color, video, GIFs, and so much more to help you stand out from the crowd of candidates. Most potential employers Google search prospective employees anyway. You may as well give them something to find that shows off your best qualities. <\/span><\/p>\n

First, get a website. Consider locking down a domain name<\/span><\/a> that is the same as or similar to your name. For example:<\/span><\/p>\n

www.YourFirstAndLastName.com<\/em> or <\/span><\/p>\n

www.YourInitials.com<\/em> or <\/span><\/p>\n

www.YourFirstNameAndYourIndustry.com <\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Keep it simple and straightforward so that your site is easy to find.<\/span><\/p>\n

Once you\u2019ve got your site ready to go, here are some ways to put it to work for you as you hunt for a new career.<\/span><\/p>\n

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1. Let the people know. <\/span><\/h2>\n

Don\u2019t keep your job-hunting a secret. Let your audience of website-viewers know that you\u2019re searching for a job. Write up a quick blurb or blog post tell your story. Build a resume with your skills and experience, but use the visual perks of site-building. You now have access to fancy colors and fonts, videos, images, and logos — all things that wouldn\u2019t go (or would look weird) on a resume. <\/span><\/p>\n

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2. Make it interactive. <\/span><\/h2>\n

Freelance designer Robby Leonardi\u2019s design portfolio and interactive resume<\/span><\/a> went viral earlier this year. Robby takes his online viewers through a video game scenario in which users scroll their way through his designs, skills, and experience while witnessing first-hand his commitment to his craft.<\/span><\/p>\n

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3. Show and tell. <\/span><\/h2>\n

Resumes traditionally adhere to a very specific fancy paper format, but keep in mind that technology has updated quite significantly. Most hiring managers first view your resume on a screen, so sharing links to your email address, digital portfolio, and website is the right thing to do. Tell them with your resume, but show them (and show off) your capabilities with a website. Here are some general things to include regardless of your industry:<\/span><\/p>\n