I've been in that circumstance myself. Filling out many online job applications and waiting for my phone to ring, even for job that I over-qualified for. What a pain.
But even with a difficult economy, there are some real options for people looking find a job online and using the web to see what's available. Below are some tips to maximizing your job search on the web, and how to get noticed by employers and companies.
Job search websites are available in a number of sizes, shapes, and colors. There are the biggies such as Monster and Career Builder. But there are also web based message boards which can be a good resource for job tips, and also a source for support. (It's usually best to target specific niche job websites: for example ones that focus on military personnel or geographical areas.)
Another basic point is that job search aggregators, for example indeed.com, may save you a lot of time by gathering all job listings into one easy platform. (Singing up for email alerts may be an excellent way to
Notice that these job sites have a business model which includes up-selling you on items like education or resume support. These may be beneficial, in the appropriate circumstances, but be concentrated on what you're searching for and your possibilities of finding the appropriate job listing for you increase.
One way of finding a job on the web is to ensure that you are looking for job listings in the correct way. And this denotes using the terminology of precise positions-and most significantly the terminology that recruiters and companies use-that you'd want to be considered for.
Creating an alert for the term "marketing" can generate a lot of results, but it possibly won't be targeted enough to be really useful. (Anyone who has had to go through numerous job listings in their email can attest to that.)
Rather add particular "skill" that you think qualified for. For example "social media" or "PPC" or "manufacturing" or "customer service" or just any number of items that may help shorten your search.
Another great tip is to do a simple Google search for the keyword you're searching for. Down at the bottom of the page you'll see relevant search terms. Add these to your filtered job results and you may just find a position you wouldn't otherwise.
Nevertheless, the best way to find a job on the internet is to post your resume on as many job search websites as you can.
It sounds obvious, but most people don't do this simple task. And you'd be surprised by how many recruiters cruise around these websites looking for new talent.
But it's important that you upload a recent resume. (Some individuals post stuff and then leave it up there several years.) I recommend job-seekers look at their resumes every 2 months, just to make sure they're still accurate and can't be improved somehow.
Notice I said resumes. You should have several resumes for different areas. For example, I might have experience in social media marketing, thus I'd want a resume that highlights this.
Another resume may emphasize my experience with copy-editing. Look at your whole job experience as the fields you've worked in and mastered-not simply the 2 or 3 jobs you put on your resume.
Following these tips will boost your ability to find a job online, to get noticed, and improve your opportunities to find a job that you'll love.
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