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How to Simplify Your Job Search
1. The internet, a great resume, and strong interviewing skills
are crucial to finding a job in today's market and can make
the job search process much easier.
2. The internet provides numerous, credible job sites that
can save time and energy when looking for a job. Job
seekers no longer need to drive across the state or country
in order to apply for a desired job opening. Internet job
search sites allow registered users to: search for jobs by
field, geographical location, and education level; upload
their resume for public viewing so that potential
employers can contact them; and access many other
useful tools that can ease the stress that often comes with
trying to find a job.
3. One top job site is the well-known, Monster.com, which
allows users to post up to five resumes to their job profile.
Account users can then easily see how many employers
have viewed their resumes, receive e-mail alerts when
their resume has been viewed, and even receive e-mail or
phone calls (depending on the user's preferred method of
contact) regarding a job opening. Monster makes it easy to
search for jobs by job title, skills or keywords, and
geographical location, along with other advanced features
to narrow down search results.
4. Similar legitimate job search sites include Careerbuilder,
Indeed, and even social networking sites such as Facebook
or MySpace, which feature their own pages dedicated to
jobs. LinkedIn is a social networking site designed
specifically for career networking and is another
resourceful site. Glassdoor is a great site for finding
industry or company specific information including;
company reviews from current employees, salary
information by position, and potential interview
questions.
5. Some people still prefer going directly to an employer to
fill out a physical application, and some companies do this,
but many will refer job seekers to their website where the
application goes into a pool that is often viewed by their
corporate human resources personnel. To save time and
speed the process along, it is often best to visit an
employer's website from the beginning. A follow-up
phone call can sometimes be a good thing, but many
employers frown upon this, as they will often say that
they will contact people if they are interested. They often
do not have time to speak with every applicant, especially
when there are hundreds, even thousands to sort through.
6. A strong resume is also essential to landing most jobs
these days. The internet offers many resume writing tips
and even provides services that will write them, although
often for a price. A resume, which is usually presented at
the time of an interview, ideally should be no longer than
one page in length. It provides an employer with a concise
look at a potential employee's work history, educational
background, and skill set. Basically, it summarizes what
someone can offer that employer and and provides a
foundation for them to ask any questions they may have
during the interview. It's beneficial to know the resume in
and out and to be prepared to elaborate on any positions
held, job responsibilities, or to explain any gaps in
employment. It is best to be straightforward and honest
on both the resume and during the interview, as most
7. The resume and the interview are the time to shine and
present oneself in the best possible light; it's the time to
brag a little, to sell oneself. It's important to be well-
prepared for the interview and to make the best first
impression. Aside from being well-groomed, appropriately
dressed, and to arrive 10-15 minutes early, it helps to set
aside time doing some homework prior to the interview.
The internet is a great tool to research the employer,
including their mission and values, what products or
services they offer, and in general, to be able to display
company knowledge and a genuine interest in becoming a
member of their team.
8. The internet is also a great place to find information on
possible interview questions and even the best answers!
Being able to anticipate what the interviewer will ask and
having a well-thought out, succinct response will both
ease any nerves, and provide an advantage during a one-
on-one, panel, or phone interview. Confidence and a great
smile are icing on the cake.
9. In today's economy, it is ever more important to have an
edge when it comes to conducting a job search. The
internet is an essential tool to have in the arsenal and
provides immeasurable information to give anyone an
advantage in the job hunt.