How a New Domain can help you land your next job

The way we search for and apply to jobs has changed dramatically over the past few decades. And while it’s not quite time to toss the traditional cover letter and resume, it is time to change the way you present yourself to employers.

The Huffington Post reports that 80% of employers Google potential employees before inviting them to an interview. Yep, that’s right. All of your embarrassing Instagram selfies and Twitter rants will appear right before a hiring manager’s eyes the moment they click Search.

So instead of waiting for a potential employer to stumble across disastrous photos of Spring Break ’08, why not create a standout website with a memorable New Domain?

New Domains let you do more

You are no longer limited to traditional generic domains when creating a personal website. And that’s good news: yourname.com may not be available, especially if you have a common name. Instead of adding extra words or characters to a generic domain, you could have yourname.guru. Or youname.ninja. There are hundreds of New Domains that make it easier than ever to get a domain name that you love.

Want to really stand out and impress? Register a domain name that is specific to your industry and expertise. Are you a law school graduate? Register the domain .ATTORNEY or .LAWYER. Designers, illustrators, or architects can use a domain like .DESIGN, and dentists can use, well, .DENTIST! Any of these options can make you and your personal website memorable and unique.

What should you put on a personal website?

There are no concrete rules when it comes to what you can put on a personal website. It all depends on your industry and experience. While it may make sense for a journalist to blog about current events, a graphic designer would benefit more from a gallery of his or her work. Just keep it informative and professional so your personal website displays you in the best light.

Instead of letting potential employers uncover the baby bathtub pictures that your mother insisted on posting to Facebook, create a personal website with a custom domain that can make you stand out for all the right reasons.