The whole concept of job searching
has metamorphosed in the era the Internet. Today it is a common practice to
search for jobs online.
Simply searching for jobs online
may not necessarily advance your chances in the job market. According to The
Wall Street Journal, it may be beneficial to stay up to date on the latest
search tools and tactics.
By taking the time and effort to
learn how to search for jobs effectively, you will be automatically boosting
your chances of getting interviews. It is important to 'find a hook'.
What does this mean? When an ad is
listed online, take the time to research the person’s background. You may be
surprised to know that you went to the same school or know the same people.
By finding a connection, you find
‘a hook’. Alternatively, you can research the individuals work and see if he/she
is mentioned in any articles online. This is an effective way to reach out on a
more personal level.
If the recruiters name is
mentioned in a job ad, you could always proceed to make use of LinkedIn in
order to see if you have connections in common. You may not always be
successful in your endeavours; however it may be worth the effort to simply do
an online check.
By searching your niche online,
you will be saving a ton of energy. Instead of focusing on many job sites,
rather try to find job sites and recruiter websites, which focus on your
industry. This will not only save you time but it will also help you narrow it
down to your specific skill.
It may be useful to post your
resume on websites. This can be done by simply uploading your resume to different
websites. These databases are usually a first step for managers and recruiters
who want to hire new employees.
If you are currently employed, it
may be best to check for an option where you can post your resume anonymously,
according to The Wall Street Journal.
Signing up for job alerts and RSS
feeds is a good way to receive emails alerting you to new postings which meet
your criteria. On many job sites you are able to sign up for emails alerting
you to new postings that meet you requirements. Many allow you to choose their
frequency such as daily or weekly.
Make use of filters for your job
searches. Many websites offer a filtering tool, where you are able to refine
your search results. By making use of filters it will save you time from
constantly having to select search categories over and over again, according to
The Wall Street Journal.
By Lauren Gerber
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