When should you post your resume on the job boards and when should you take them off? My advice is to always keep your current resume online. You never know when that killer opportunity might come along. And even if you are happy in your current job, you might be even happier in a new one.
If you are concerned about your current employer finding out, you can always keep your contact information anonymous. You can also list your current employer as “Major Company” or something similar and tweak your responsibility descriptions to be somewhat vague.
Also, if you are contacted by a recruiter and are not looking to make a move at the moment, don’t simply delete the e-mail or dismiss the phone call; instead reply courteously and let them know that while you are not currently looking, you may be open to other great opportunities in the future.
In addition to keeping your resume online you may want to keep other channels open. Let your friends know that you’re open to referrals for great jobs and companies. Also keep up a virtual presence online. If you have the time, write some articles or at least keep up a blog. Participate in technical message boards and discussions. Acquire lots of contacts on LinkedIn and Facebook. Eventually if your public profile is prominent enough, someone may come calling.
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