For some employers the paper resume is becoming a thing of the past. For years the standard method of applying for any job was to send in a written resume in regular mail to a company representative or Human Resources department for review. The organization’s hiring staff would sift through piles of resumes to see who is the best match.

Companies found themselves inundated with resumes to look at often taking them away from other duties. With the growth of the internet and technology there are now easier, more efficient methods of finding the best candidates that are becoming apparent. Social media has become widely used by people and more employers are using it in screening candidates. Read more about Maintain Your online Presence For IT Jobs