[ID:7078]Paper resumes are not yet fully obsolete, but a majority of companies prefer to check out candidate credentials online. Having an easy-to-read, easy-to-access CV online saves paper and time for hiring managers who no longer want to sort through printed resumes. While LinkedIn provides an excellent opportunity to build a templated online CV, you may wish to design your own online resume and link it via PDF, place it on a personal Web site or circulate it another way. (To learn more about social media and the job search, visit the Social Media for Career Success section). When applying for jobs with medium- or large-sized companies, you will likely be asked to submit your cover letter and CV via email or through an online portal. In this case, your documents may be subjected to the popular "automated resume screening" processes, which are also discussed below.

What Makes an Online Resume Different?

In a word: scanability! On average, you have a maximum of fifteen seconds to impress a manager so that they...