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ResumePal Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is ResumePal free?

A: ResumePal is a FREE service for job seekers.

Q: What is ResumePal?

A: ResumePal is the fastest, easiest way to apply for jobs online. It is the recruiting industry’s first – and only –universally accepted online employment application. ResumePal is designed to streamline the application processes and will revolutionize the way job seekers and employers connect on the Internet. No longer will you have to weed through endless job postings or fill out exhausting application forms at each employer website and hope for a response.

Q: Why should I create a ResumePal?

A: As a job seeker, here’s what you get with ResumePal:

  • Universal job application you complete one time, update as needed, and use to apply for jobs with any of the thousands of employers accepting ResumePal
  • Just one click is all it takes to apply for a job on an employer’s website
  • Finds every job that you’re a match for at each company you apply to – not just the job you’re applying for
  • Automatically updates applications you’ve previously submitted when you update your ResumePal profile with new work experience, education and contact details
  • Automatically matches you to new jobs with employers you’ve applied to in the past without having to resubmit your ResumePal.
  • Accepted on any job board or online job posting where the “Apply” link or button takes you to the employer’s careers website that accepts ResumePal.

Q: How do I get a ResumePal?

A: Just complete an online career profile one time, and update it as often is you like. Your ResumePal profile will include your unique qualities such as skills, experience, education, salary, travel, commuting and relocation preferences, and more. ResumePal automatically matches you to the best jobs for your unique background, skills, and desires when you submit your ResumePal to any one of the thousands of employers accepting ResumePal. ResumePal delivers better and more accurate information about you to the hiring company.

Q: Who developed ResumePal?

A: ResumePal is the product of a group of leading human resources technology companies who have come together to revolutionize the way people apply for jobs online. These are the companies that developed most online job applications you see on employers’ websites today. Together they recognize the tremendous potential of having a single, common application process that everyone can benefit from. The result is ResumePal. The companies behind ResumePal include Jobfox, the Internet’s first career site to bring precision matching to online recruiting, and the leading providers of applicant tracking solutions, including ADP (ADP Virtual Edge), Kenexa, Oracle, SAP, SilkRoad technology and Softscape. For more information about the companies and the employers using their job application products, go to our Employers page.

Q: Do I need a resume in order to get a ResumePal?

A: ResumePal will automatically pull the key elements from your resume for your profile and then attach a copy of your resume. Employers are 300% more likely to look at your profile if they see you have a resume attached. Although it’s not required, it is highly recommended that you upload your resume. You can always create your ResumePal now and attach your resume at a later date.

Q: Will my current employer see my ResumePal?

A: ResumePal is not a resume database. No one will see your ResumePal profile until you submit it to an employer. Employers do not have direct access to the ResumePal database. They can only see your ResumePal profile if you submit it directly to them. You control where you apply with your ResumePal, so no one gets your information unless you give it to them. Unlike traditional resume databases, you are in complete control of your privacy and information.

Q: Why can't I search directly for jobs on ResumePal.com?

A: ResumePal.com is not a job database or job board. It is a website where you, the job seeker, create a free ResumePal which you can then use when you apply to jobs with thousands of employers accepting ResumePal nationwide, with just one click.

Q: Can I update or close my ResumePal profile whenever I want?

Yes. Updating your ResumePal with new work experiences, education, location or contact details is a snap. Simply log on at www.ResumePal.com and make any changes necessary. All of the employers that you’ve submitted your ResumePal to in the past will automatically receive your new information. You can close your ResumePal profile whenever you want.

Q: I’ve heard of Jobfox. How is ResumePal different?

A: Jobfox provided the profile process and matching technology for ResumePal. However, ResumePal profiles are not automatically placed into Jobfox’s candidate database. In order to be matched to the thousands of jobs specifically posted on Jobfox, simply visit www.Jobfox.com and log in using your ResumePal ID and password, which automatically imports your ResumePal profile over to Jobfox.

Q: I already have a Jobfox profile. Can I use my Jobfox profile at ResumePal?

A: Yes. As a Jobfox candidate, you automatically have a ResumePal. When you find a job listing with an employer that accepts ResumePal, simply apply using your Jobfox ID and password, which is also your ResumePal ID and password.

Q: How long does it take to create my ResumePal?

A: This depends on how many job experiences you've had, and the profession of those experiences. Some professions are narrowly defined, while others can be extremely diverse, taking a little more time to profile. You can expect to spend approximately 10-20 minutes per job experience entered. This one time investment in managing your career data will save you a lot of time in the long run, as you can use your ResumePal at thousands of websites to apply to jobs or to match to jobs from multiple employers at Jobfox.com.

Q: Why do you need my contact information?

A: Your email address is your ResumePal ID. Your contact info is what gets submitted to employers when you apply to their jobs using ResumePal. Using your current mailing address, phone number and email address will help ResumePal match you with all of the appropriate jobs for you at companies you apply to, while giving recruiters several ways to contact you about current and future job openings.

Q: Is my privacy protected on ResumePal?

A: ResumePal does not share your personal information or career information with anyone without your permission. Your personal information goes into a secure database that only you can share with employers by applying to their jobs or by logging on to Jobfox.com to be matched with thousands of jobs posted on Jobfox. ResumePal does not sell, rent, or share ResumePal profile information with any outside organizations or individuals without your prior consent.


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