If you aren’t familiar with it by now, My.jobs is a new resource from DirectEmployers Association that assists job seekers in finding open positions from verified employers around the world. We recently shared a post on how to set up a saved search on My.jobs in order to have job openings of interest sent directly to your email inbox, but this post will focus on the importance of fully completing your profile upon registration. Remember, the more information you share about yourself, the more employers can learn as they consider you for employment.

While you may have reservations about sharing your information, it is important to know that My.jobs has been awarded TRUSTe’s Privacy Seal signifying that its privacy policy and practices have been reviewed for compliance in regards to the collection and use of job seeker’s personal information.

So, what information is included in the establishment of a My.jobs profile? Information that you should absolutely plan to share includes: name, email address, employment history, education and other preferred methods of contacting you. You also have the opportunity to include additional information that may apply to you, such as:

  • Secondary Email Address
  • Military Service
  • Website
  • Licenses/Certifications
  • Volunteer History
  • Summary

Enhancing your profile to include this information may be especially useful to employers who are looking for candidates with a web portfolio, certifications, or a military background. Just think of your profile as a virtual resume!

Once you interact with a company’s jobs, the employer can view your profile. As you search and click on opportunities of interest, it’s like tapping that employer on the shoulder and letting them know you’re interested. You can also view a company-specific page on the network, such as REI.jobs to make your profile accessible by that organization.

Think your profile is complete? On the right side of your profile you will find a helpful tool bar that tracks the completion of your profile (by percentage), based on the information that you have provided. Be as thorough as you can to improve your visibility and attractiveness to employers, but remember to be truthful. Embellishing on your education, employment history and achievements is never a good idea; the truth will come out eventually!

What are you waiting for? Create a profile today and start your career search on My.jobs – the right place for you!