In-Depth Review | Resume Viper.com

Founded in 1996 by HR professionals, Resume Viper has distributed more than 12 million resumes worldwide since its inception. Unlike Resume Rabbit which is a resume posting site, Resume Viper is a distributor - your resume is sent straight to the email inboxes of "invitation only" recruiters and employers. Three available packages let you decide who gets your resume, with their Premium Package making your document available to more than 12,000 direct-hiring employers, specialty/executive recruiters and general recruiters.

Here's How It Works

On the landing page, you're first encouraged to select the industries and states that you would like to work in, to see how many recruiters and employers have opted in to receive resumes in those categories. Follow the instructions from there to create your password-protected account.

You'll find three packages to choose from, with pricing points at $49.99, $69.99 and $99.99. The least expensive Standard Package distributes your resume to general recruiters -- 3,100 and counting. The Maximum Package send your resume to both general recruiters and executive recruiters (totaling 6,700 and counting). And for those who want to burst onto the scene big time, you've got the Premium Package which distributes your resume to general and executive recruiters, as well as direct-hiring companies (totaling 12,800 and counting).

Enter your employment profile, resume, cover letter, and employment preferences. Search for and de-select any companies that you don't want receiving your resume (for example, your current or previous employers). Let 'er rip. Most distributions are completed in 4 hours.

You'll receive a detailed resume distribution report with information on who, when and how many companies looked at your resume. You can access detailed information on those companies, and communicate directly with recruiters and hiring officials via the Viper's confidential messaging system.

Here's What We Liked

• Resumes are never sent unsolicited. This is important. The recipients of your resume -- both recruiters and employers -- have opted in to the system. These are companies that have voluntarily requested to receive resumes from job seekers in your industry and region.
• Resume distribution targeted by industry and geography. You select your industry (up to 8), then pick the state you live in (or better yet, want to live in), and they'll distribute your resume to those recruiters who make placements in those states.
• A "de-select" option allows you to eliminate specific companies from receiving your resume. Like, for example, the your current employer.
• A 24/7 online activity report details exactly where your resume was sent, who saw it and when they saw it. What's more, you are provided the name of the contact person who got your resume, as well as the phone, fax and mailing address of each company who received it.
• A confidential messaging system lets you communicate directly with recruiters and the hiring officials from direct-hire companies.
• Beyond the initial distribution, the Viper will save and make your resume available to employers for 6 months at no additional charge.
• Toll-free customer service. Yes, an actual human being. And a courteous one, at that.
• Guarantee: If you don't get a positive response within 30 days, they'll re-distribute your resume free of charge.

Resume Viper Review - The Wrap Up

The Tampa Tribune ranked Resume Viper the #1 Resume Distribution Service on the Internet. We think we know why: impressive database of recruiters and direct-hiring companies that have opted in to the system, lots of extras like their 24/7 activity report, toll-free customer service, and satisfaction guarantee. We also like the fact that the Better Business Bureau gives the company a BBB rating of A- on a scale of A+ to F. We believe that speaks volumes with respect to the company's straightforward business practices and commitment to their clients.

While no resume distribution service can guarantee a cushy job offer, a good distribution service can be a valuable part of an overall job search strategy. We find Resume Viper at the top of their game and the top of their industry, and have no problem giving it our highest recommendation.

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