Online Job Search

T he internet has brought          to apply for specific jobs online  convenient, nationwide,         through a system where you would   independent job search          complete an application and        functionality to your fingertips.     upload your resume. It will be     Online job search opportunities       transmitted to the Human           have gone well beyond job             Resources Department or function   postings on individual company        responsible for resume             websites. Today, there are            assessment.                        numerous dedicated sites to help                                         job hunters search for jobs           Once you have completed a          worldwide.                            company's application process,                                           you will then become part of       Online job search that involves       their database for a period of     going directly to company             time. Some systems search their    internet sites is a good way to       databases automatically when new   introduce yourself to the company     jobs are posted. If your resume    in which you think you might be       matches any of the job             interested. Typically, companies      requirements, you'll get a notice  are eager to present themselves       and opportunity to apply for the   to the public online so they will     job online.                        have complete descriptions of                                            their business philosophy, the        Over the last few years,           services, supplies or products        independent online job search      they promote, and a section for       functionalities have become        job hunters in which they post        prevalent on the internet.         job openings. Generally, you can      Newspapers, local services and     identify, through various search      worldwide online job search        options, the jobs which might be      databases are easy to find ...     appropriate for your skills and       simply type “job search” into      abilities. Many systems allow you     your browser's search engine.      Some sites have more extensive        in a “save” or “watch” category    functionality than others. The        so you can think about it and      better sites have direct links        apply at a later date.             into the participating company                                           job search engines. For companies     Other sites have extensive         that don't have internal job          functionality to help job          posting engines, the job search       searchers including:               sites will forward applications                                          and/or resumes on your behalf.        · Search by date posted                                                  · Job profiles you can set up      The advantage of these online job     that alert you to jobs being       search functionalities is that        posted that fit your skills        they give you access to an            · Resume posting on the job        extensive database of job             search site where employers can    opportunities across the country.     search resumes that match their    You can search by state and city,     requirements                       and view everything that is           · Salary calculators               posted. The more sophisticated        · Career resource links that       sites also allow you to narrow        provide services such as,          your search by job category, name     coaching, education, interview     or position level. Some allow you     tips, financial advice, etc.       to specify a company name and         · Career fair information          search nationwide for job             · Resume critique                  opportunities within that             · Video resume posting             specific company. This online                                            functionality puts many position      Not all job search sites are       descriptions in front of you          created equal ... it's very        quickly. You can apply for them       important to make sure you         immediately, or on the more           thoroughly check out the site you  expansive sites, you can put them     want to use. Look for              endorsements, privacy and             in physical contact with a         security statements, and full         potential hiring company because   disclosure about company              most do not allow any contact      ownership and business practices.     outside the online service.        Many online sites require you to      However, the advantage of          purchase a membership, but the        applying for a limitless number    fees are not excessive and most       of jobs, in any category may       have varying levels so you can        outweigh the lack of personal      pick one that suits your needs        contact. Searching online will     and your budget.                      certainly ensure that a far                                              greater number of potential        To be fair, there is one thing        employers get to see your resume   that online sites can't do:           than if you used a single          specifically, they can't put you      employment agency or recruiter.    About the Author: Greg Heslin is a best selling career advice and "street smart" tips author on how to survive in the 21st Century workplace.To learn more about FREE cutting edge career tips and techniques, you can visit his web site at http://www.My-New-Career.com Published At: www.Isnare.com