The Most Powerful Job
Search Tool: The Internet
by Mary G. White
When you are ready to
look for a new job, one of the best things you can do to increase your
chances of finding a great job is to use the Internet as a job search tool.
There are many different ways to search for a job online, and you may well
miss out on finding the job of your dreams if you don’t take advantage of
this powerful resource.
Post Your Resume on
Job Search Websites
In today’s powerful
job market, many employers are taking a proactive approach to finding
qualified candidates for available jobs. There are many different websites
that will allow you to can post your resume for free, including
Employment 911, Hot Resumes, and
Yahoo! HotJobs. By posting your resume online in
places where employers are likely to see it, you have nothing to lose, and
everything to gain if the right employer sees it at the right time.
Search Online Job
Boards
Many employers are
using online job boards to post their “help wanted” advertisements. When
you are looking for a job, it is in your best interest to check popular
web-based job boards on a regular basis. Some of the most reputable online
job boards, such as
Employment 911, Yahoo! HotJobs,
Snag A Job, and
others even allow you
to register so that you can receive instant email notifications when
openings are posted in your field. There is no cost for searching online
job boards, so why not take the time to look for the job of your dreams on
relevant websites..
Company Websites
Many companies post
job openings on their websites. Some even require applicants to complete
their job openings via a web-based applicant management system. While this
is most common in larger companies in organizations, even smaller companies
are starting to take advantage of online technology for managing job
applications. Most local hospitals, for example, post all of their job
openings on their websites, along with specific instructions for how to
apply. Some organizations, such as Southern Company, allow job seekers to
register to receive email notifications when certain types of jobs become
available in specific geographic areas.
Professional
Association Websites
Many professional
organizations post job openings for members and the organizations they
represent. If you are interested in working in a particular field, try to
locate websites for professional organizations in the field. For example,
if you live in Mobile, AL and you want to work in human resource management,
it is a good idea to visit the Mobile Society for Human Resource Management’s website, where you will find postings for
local human resource management jobs that might not even be advertised
anywhere else.
About the Author
Mary Gormandy White is
a career and training expert who specializes in customer service,
management, and career development training at Mobile Technical Institute
http://www.mobiletechwebsite.com. She also works with MTI Business
Solutions, providing marketing, writing, and SEO consulting services to a
wide variety of clients. Stop by
http://www.dailycareerconnection.com regularly to read more tips for
improving your professional skills and career prospects.
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