An article I read from The Career News on Monday warns online job seekers to be careful. Our resumes are often filled with personal information, and you never know who is reading them. In addition to addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail accounts, other information such as your educational background and previous employment may open up the door for prying into private information. It's true that we want employers to see our resumes, but at the same time we want to keep them out of the hands of the wrong people. Any details such as the school you attended can be used by an imposter to obtain your home address or your social security number.

I know what you're probably thinking; if you don't put enough information on your resume, you may not get a lot of feedback. Maybe so, but I guess if you wow an employer with your resume, you'll get your fair share of offers. According to one expert, finding the right balance between what you put on your resume and protecting your personal information is the key to success. He says if done correctly, posting your resume online can be a safe and effective way to find a job and control your career.