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Learn how to set up your resume profile on FlexJobs and utilize advanced search options to target your job search. Discover the different types of employers on FlexJobs and get insider tips on creating effective resume profiles.

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FlexJobs Members

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  1. FlexJobs Members How to Get Started Using Your FlexJobs Account Learn more at www.FlexJobs.com

  2. Learn more at www.FlexJobs.com • Presenters: • Jeremy Anderson, Director of Client Services • Jess Vyvial-Larson, Client Services Support & Writer • Host: • Brie Reynolds, Director of Content & Social Media • What we’ll cover today: • Setting Up Your Resume Profile • How to do it and why it matters • Advanced Search Options • Targeting your search and best practices How to Get Started Using Your FlexJobs Account

  3. Learn more at www.FlexJobs.com • Purpose of Your Resume Profile • To help automate your job search • To alert you of new jobs which match your career interests • To allow you to apply for positions with FlexJobs Featured Employers • To create your resume and give you a PDF copy Setting Up Your FlexJobs Resume Profile

  4. Learn more at www.FlexJobs.com • FlexJobs Featured Employers • Employers have come directly to FlexJobs • Screened and approved by our staff • Post their jobs to FlexJobs • Browse job seekers’ resume profiles to select potential candidates • External Employers • Our job researchers find these employers through outside websites • Screened and verified for legitimacy • Do not post their jobs directly to FlexJobs • Cannot browse job seekers’ resume profiles 2 Types of Employers on FlexJobs

  5. Learn more at www.FlexJobs.com • Create more than one • Interested in multiple types of jobs? Create profiles for each type • Use clear, precise, and catchy titles for each profile • Fill out as much info as possible • Set Profile Privacy Status • Most Important: Job Category & Job Details Tips for Setting Up Resume Profiles

  6. Learn more at www.FlexJobs.com Video for Job Search Profile Creation • 10 minute thorough walk-thru • On right-side menu when viewing resume profile • See each step • Watch anytime & refer back for tips • http://www.flexjobs.com/video/profile.html

  7. Learn more at www.FlexJobs.com • Search Jobs by Keyword: To search for a specific term used in your field or for general searching • Exclude these Words: Filter positions without certain keywords or terms by entering them into this field • Category: Fastest, easiest way to search - Each job assigned up to 5 categories • Job Type: Choose if you are looking to work as a freelancer, full-time, or part-time employment • Type of Job Flexibility: Choose from telecommuting, part-time, a freelancing contract, or flexible schedule • Level of Telecommuting: Choose 100%, Mostly, Some, or Option to telecommute • Location: Select your state. Can also choose “and available anywhere” • Select Country: Default = U.S., but you can choose other countries to search in Advanced Search Options

  8. Learn more at www.FlexJobs.com • More is not always better • Choosing too many at once can limit search results • Keywords: Mix ‘Em Up • Try variations • Must be exact match • Not getting enough results? • Select Job Category, Level of Telecommuting, and Location • Gives broad search results in your field and location • Doesn’t limit search by keyword Tips for Advanced Searching

  9. Learn more at www.FlexJobs.com Questions?

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