Making the Best of a Good Thing
Have fun with the blog technology. There’s a lot you can do to create a professional presentation that has your own personal touch. Take time to pick your blog theme, as the look and feel of your blog will influence how a recruiter perceives you.
Here are recommendations for setting up your blog site:
◆ Choose a theme that gives good contrast between the print and the background. If a recruiter wants to print your resume from your blog, you want it to come out of his printer as legible as possible.
◆ Organize your posts by category, not by date. By looking at your posts by category, a recruiter will better understand what you’re offering.
◆ Use your navigation bar to list links to relevant sites (such as your ...
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