The guys over at Emurse are doing a bang-up job. I wrote about Emurse a little while ago, but it has grown quite a bit since then.

If you don’t know, Emurse (an anagram for résumé, kinda) is a Web 2.0 site that will host an online résumé (or in my case, a cv) with your own custom URL: mine is http://grlucas.emurse.com/. They have created very easy-to-use forms for entering information, and everything is easily customizable. Yes, they are set up for business people, but I was easily able to all six pages post of my vita with the tools they make available. The output is professional and elegant, and viewers can download my vita or browse it online. And all of this is included in the free version!

Now, they have added a profile for all accounts. Think of this as an informal cover letter on a professional-looking web page. With the profile (here’s mine), users can list even more particulars about themselves — items that would be more appropriate for a cover letter, rather than a résumé. For example, I’m able to write a short biography, include links to my web sites, provide details about the kinds of jobs I might be looking for, and even answer some interview questions. Too cool. This is an awesome service.

One detail I’d like to see: more area searches for jobs. They include a place for your zip code in your profile and your account information. By supplying it, the system can target your area for jobs that might be applicable for your qualifications. However, I think they should have places for providing several zip codes. Yes, it makes sense to have your current one listed, but what if I’d like to move? So far, that’s my only request. That, and of course, I’d like to see it more cv-friendly for academics.

As soon as I can afford it, I’m going to send them $25 for the pro account. keep up the good work, Emurse.