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#1 (permalink)   04-18-2008 BTarbox New Member   Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 35 Resumes on your Website Hello all! I'm working on my website (almost done!) and am wondering if any of you have actually posted your resume' on your website. I'd like to let everyone know about the 30 years of experience I have, and what I've done... but I don't know if I should set it up like a 'normal' resume'. Anyone have any suggestions? Thanks! Becky

#2 (permalink)   04-18-2008 StephanieP Active Member Company name: Still TBD (but getting close...lol) My latest Twitter: Stay at home mam earns $974/wk work from home jobs...   Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Davis, West Virginia Posts: 877 Re: Resumes on your Website Maybe you could setup a Bio or About Me page on your website and give a narrative of your experiences as well as maybe some personal things about you, such as your hobbies rather than a traditionally styled resume. Maybe you could offer to send them a formal resume if they ask for one. __________________ Stephanie New VA in the research phase :daisy:

#3 (permalink)   04-18-2008 YourLeftHand Contributing Member Company name: Your Left Hand VA Services The latest from The Hand!: Microsoft Excel Tip: Alternate Row Shading My latest Twitter: yourlefthandva: @justinbieber Today my daughter Sa...   Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 187 Re: Resumes on your Website Just my opinion: By posting an actual resume, you're sending a message (although unintentional) that you are trying to be someone's employee. I think you can have a really great bio which outlines your skills. A prospective client doesn't need to know all the different places you've worked, they need to know how much experience you have and what your skills are. Good luck to you!

#4 (permalink)   04-18-2008 Tess Senior Member Company name: Codehead, LLP Latest blog post: SEO Q&A   Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 9,131 Blog Entries: 3 Re: Resumes on your Website I never posted a resume on my site but posted a comprehensive bio instead, listing my achievements, skills, various related experience....you know, whatever you would include on the 'about us' page. I agree that a resume sends a message other than 'business owner'. __________________ Create a welcome packet for new clients with this guide and free templates! (Available in PDF and Kindle versions)

#5 (permalink)   04-19-2008 Dawn At Your Service Junior Member Company name: At Your Service Freelance Admin Support Dawn At Your Service's Blog: Subcontracting for Other VAs ? Pros and Cons My latest Twitter: @JoyBing Thanks Joy, you are too sweet!   Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Romeoville, IL Posts: 275 Re: Resumes on your Website I agree as well that a comprehensive bio is a better idea. Besides, do you really want to post that much personal information for the whole world to see? __________________ Dawn Lawson | At Your Service http://freelanceadminsupport.com

#6 (permalink)   04-19-2008 BTarbox New Member   Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 35 Re: Resumes on your Website Thanks to you all for your input. A bio sounds like a much better way to go. Gotta get out of the 'corporate employee' mindset! Becky

#7 (permalink)   04-19-2008 the24hoursecretary Contributing Member Company name: The 24 Hour Secretary   Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Randallstown, Maryland Posts: 82 Re: Resumes on your Website Hello, I strongly suggest that you do not post a resume on your site, and quite frankly, some elements of a bio should not be included either. Instead, you should create an About Us or similarly title page, which highlights your experience and capabilities -- as part of your entire "brand identity".

#8 (permalink)   04-21-2008 VBP Active Member Company name: Virtual Business Partners Virtual Assistant Blog: Goal Setting to Get Results My latest Twitter: If you can help clients navigate between "Rod...   Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Woodridge, IL Posts: 858 Re: Resumes on your Website I agree with what stated also. I would put any pertinent information in an "About Us" section that highlights your experience etc. __________________ Doreen R. Patrick, MVA, ACS, CIVA www.virtualbusinesspartners.net

#9 (permalink)   04-21-2008 wilke041 New Member Company name: Wilkerson's Business Support, LLC   Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 46 Re: Resumes on your Website I pretty much agree with everyone else on this subject. Your website would look more professional with an "About Us" page that briefly describes your relevant experiences in the services you are providing. You will need to think of yourself as a business instead of an individual in everything you do. Derek

#10 (permalink)   04-22-2008 Legal_Assistant Guest Company name: Click here to learn how to add your Company Name! Latest blog post: Click here to learn how to add your blog feed! My latest Twitter: Click here to learn how to set up your Tweets!   Posts: n/a Re: Resumes on your Website Love the bio approach and will make sure to incorporate that.