Monday, December 14, 2015

A Wealth Of Websites To Find Jobs In The Internet Era

By Rene Peterson


The Internet has changed the way people look for employment. If you have not tried to find jobs for twenty years, you may have a lot to learn about how the process works in the wifi world of today. Finding a job is only half the battle. It all seems like a lot of busy work until you actually land a job. This is why landing a job etiquette will be a part of this discussion.

A good place to start is with your resume, because you will need one with every application you complete. There are Internet resume experts who will help you create a resume that employers find appealing. Going through this process will automatically link you to a multitude of Internet job finders who will send you daily emails regarding potential employment.

Local staffing agencies can also be useful. These agencies vet prospective employees and do a lot of work for the employer. For this reason, some employers will only hire through a staffing agency. You stand a pretty good chance of at least getting an interview. Even if you do not get hired, the interview is an opportunity to practice your self presentation skills. Making a good impression could create a future employment opportunity.

Staffing agencies tend to locate entry level and mid level candidates for employers. Job seekers at the executive level may discover that professional job finders are more effective for their skill level. These professionals, also called head hunters, are more suited to executive level employment, and the jobs they have may not be listed on other sites.

Search the Internet using the term professional job finders and you will find agencies that use the terms recruitment and career placement. Another search for the top ten recruiting agencies will show reviews and information to help find the most appropriate professional job finder.

It is common knowledge that the most opportune time to find a job is when you are already employed. Larger companies often have job boards where they post vacancies. Companies often like to hire from within, so this gives you an advantage over outside applicants.

Nothing can really beat the ease of a job search engine. As long as you have a PDF copy of your resume and cover letter, you can easily apply for all positions of interest. The sites make it easy to narrow searches so you only see positions relevant to your personal search.

Social media sites are excellent professional links to job opportunities. There is an employment section on each site which uses the profile you created to present positions that fit into your skill level and experience. The more networking you do on these sites the greater the chance you have of knowing someone working at a company with an open position.

However you apply for a position, it is professional to follow up your emailed resume with a hard copy printed on quality paper. Cover letters, tailor made to the position of interest, should be included with every resume and job application. Follow up interviews with phone calls and a thank you note. Be punctual, professional, respectful and persistent. Eventually you will reach your employment goal.




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