How to do a great job search online
Find and respond to job postings online.
Based on today’s search-oriented society, the first thing anyone will do when beginning a job search is find and respond to job postings online. It’s all about typing in a few search terms that describe the type of job you want, applying to whatever comes up, applying for interviews, and getting the job after a week or two. Unfortunately, most of the time, it doesn’t work like that. Finding a job nowadays requires a little more effort.
He takes some time to analyze all the available job offers.
It takes some time to analyze all the available job offers, understand which ones fit your profile. That’s why you can’t just trust the job title. Many candidates who go down this path (without thoroughly analyzing the job position) end up being rejected in job interviews. So it’s important to understand that it doesn’t apply to anything or everything.
Here are some tips you can apply when doing your job search online:
1) Check the company websites.
If there’s a company you’d like to work for, check out their website. Most of the time you will find a section called “Careers”. This section allows you to apply for a position even if they are not currently hiring. By doing this, the company will notice your desire to work with them, so this can give you extra points, over other applicants, when a new position opens. Most of the time, companies love to hire professionals who have a connection or value associated with their company. Being fond of the company is loving its culture and also the brand. When you fill out the online application form, let them know in one of the form fields that you have real knowledge of the company.
2) Visit job search websites.
The following sites: Monster.com, Indeed.com, Craigslist.org, and CareerBuilder.com are excellent resources for finding a job. Their search engines allow you to find by keyword, location, category, salary, etc. Some of these sites have professional resources and some even allow you to post your resume online. These sites post hundreds and even thousands of jobs, so be sure to visit them regularly.
3) Use Google to search.
You can type “nursing jobs in Toronto, Ontario,” for example, and check what Google returns. You’ll notice that most of the links point to the job platform sites listed above and also to sites you haven’t visited yet. Change up your Google search terms a bit to get even more live results.
4) Use job boards.
Many companies search online job boards for potential new qualified employees. Post on job boards related to your skill sets, this way you have a better chance of getting hired by these companies for your dream job. If the job board allows members to post their resumes, be sure to post your own. Choosing a very catchy and professional headline will increase your chances of being chosen by employers.