ResumeSpider - A jobseeker tool you need to know about

If you haven't checked out ResumeSpider yet, then you are missing an opportunity to proactively get your resume to recruiters and hiring managers. And the best part is, instead of only sending one resume at a time, you can distribute many resumes at once.

I know that typically job search information is free to jobseekers, but isn't it worth a nominal fee to get matched with open positions and easily send your resume for consideration? Now is the time to stand out in the crowd and here's an easy way to do it that doesn't cost a lot of money. Check out this great video: Why should I make the investment in ResumeSpider?

ResumeSpider - Distribute Your Resume to Many - Part 1

I am currently evaluating a resume distribution service called ResumeSpider. At first glance I like the idea behind this service because I come from a background of direct marketing and I honestly feel there is a correlation between direct marketing and conducting a job search. If you only submit a couple of resumes in response to jobs you find on Monster or CareerBuilder, your chances of getting a response from these online applications is very slim. Just like direct marketing, it's a numbers game. You need to get "many" resumes out there to increase your chance for a higher response. I've been trying to get resumes out in quantity, but I'm still lucky if I'm sending 20 or so per week.

So, I thought I would check out the ResumeSpider service. They have a FREE DEMO which allows you to run a search by location, job function and industry. You can then view the recruiting and search firms and direct employers who match your search criteria. When I did my search, there were 1102 member companies (search/recruiting firms) and 453 employers that matched my criteria. There are different pricing plans available. I'm going to evaluate the Basic Plan which costs $39.95. This seems like a pretty good deal - send my resume to 1555 recruiters and employers for less than $40. That's only $.025 per resume distributed - seems like a good deal.

I will post part 2 in a day or two with an update of ResumeSpider's basic distribution plan.