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Frequently Asked Questions
myflashresume.com is an online resume service, providing an alternative way for you to get noticed in the job market.
We provide our members with a series of dynamic Flash templates that can be personalized and viewed online. This is an ideal way for an employer to easily and safely (virus free) view your Flash resume simply by clicking a link.
In today's competitive job market, it is difficult to get the attention of employers. With myflashresume.com, you'll get noticed. Not only are Flash resumes new and fresh, but they also:
-offer paper resume printouts
-offer tracking capabilities
-offer management of your personal info
-offer up to 3 resume profiles
-offer a way to post your resume(s) links anywhere
-are environmentally friendly
-and much more
Join today! Don't get lost among all the word docs or attachments. Post your resume links anywhere you want to be seen. Job boards, social sites (Linkedin, facebook, myspace, etc.), career fairs, etc..
Emails with attachments have a higher risk of being blocked by spam blockers, as they may contain viruses ,trojans, etc. For instance, an attached word doc resume has a much greater chance of being spam blocked than a resume link from myflashresume.com.
Most people have skills and experience that cross over into different industries. Creating 3+ profiles allows you to broaden your options by creating a profile specific to each industry.
Flash resumes are made using Adobe Flash software.
A current browser & Flash player. myflashresume.com uses Adobe's Flash technology. Today, most computers and/or browsers have the appropriate software needed to view Flash sites or files. If, for some reason, your employer cannot view the resume, he/she will be prompted to download the free Flash player.
Once you subscribe you will have access to your own personal Dashboard and My Account pages, where you can manage your resume profile(s) and subscription. In your "Dashboard", you can copy your resume link(s) to send off to potential employers or post them on your favorite job boards, social sites, etc.. By using your "Dashboard", you can easily access your templates, resume editors, audio clips, resume tracking, and much more. Watch the video demo in your Dashboard to learn more on how to use myflashresume.com.
No. We host your Flash resume(s). You manage your Flash resume(s) in your Dashboard.
We suggest to post or embed your resume to as many sites, emails, job boards as possible. Posting or embeding your link to social sites will have the biggest impact. Another approach would be to email your resume link to potential employers. Your cover letter can be typed in the body of your email followed with your flash resume link. Watch the video demo in your Dashboard to learn more on how to use myflashresume.com.
Job fairs are another great place to network and prospect for jobs. Simply put your resume link on your business card or printed resume and pass out to inquiring companies.
You can come back at a later time and update your resume. Simply login to access your Dashboard.
Simply select your link, copy and paste it into your email, and send it off! For PC users, select the link by highlighting it, right mouse click over the link, and select "copy". Go to your email, right mouse click, and select "paste". For Mac users, select the link by highlighting it and hold apple/command + "c" on your keyboard. This will copy the link. Open your email, then hold apple/command + "v" on your keyboard. This will paste it.
To learn more on how to use myflashresume.com watch the video demo located in your Dashboard.
Yes, if you know HTML you can further customize your Flash resume to your liking. Many users who know HTML have added color, symbols and more to their resume making it truly one of a kind. Don't worry if you do not know how to code in HTML. You will still leave a lasting impression and have many tools to help you get the job you want.
Yes. All of our flash resume templates provide a "print" button, allowing a potential employer to easily print your resume.
Yes. We use 256-bit encryption via SSL certificate for data transfer. Furthermore, we use Authorize.net payment gateway for safe and secure payment processing. We have external links (Google ads, seals, etc.) which are referenced externally, thus not authenticated by our SSL certificate. This is why a window may pop up, notifying you of partially encrypted info. All private and sensitive info transferred and stored is safe and secure.
Our resume trackers use unique IP addresses to identify who has been visiting your resume and how often. You will see, for example, an address, such as 192.168.255.255, and how often that address has viewed your resume within the day, week or month.
Yes, as long as the browser and Flash player are current and up to date. However, it is not guaranteed your Flash resume will be accessible by all computer networks. Like attached resumes being blocked, not every email can be successful in receiving and viewing info. There are too many variables (firewalls, compatibility issues, outdated software, etc.) that may prevent a Flash resume from rendering correctly.
You may have copied and pasted from a Word doc. or similar program, or you are using a font that is not recognized. If you prefer to copy your resume, say for example, from a Word doc, do the following: Simply copy all text from your Word doc into a simple text editor like Notepad. Now copy from Notepad and paste into myflashresume.com's text editor. This will strip any hidden code that Word uses, preventing unwanted characters, text, etc., in your flash resume.
You can cancel your subscription at any time. Login and click on "My Account" tab. Next, click the link "Cancel your membership" to proceed with subscription cancellation.
Certain characters or fonts may be preventing your text from displaying correctly. For example, "&" blocks all text from rendering correctly. In this case, we have an automatic conversion to change "&" to "and" as we understand "&" is a common character frequently used.
Avoid using unique characters to prevent your resume from working correctly.
Make sure your browser is compatible with a current Flash player. You can update your Flash player at adobe.com. Be sure to update your browser to prevent complications.
