The question of where your online job search is taking you can be a difficult one to answer. It may seem as though the answer is obvious but if you are not receiving the kind of results you expect or desire out of your job search it is a good idea to reevaluate your online job search efforts to determine whether or not you are making mistakes which are preventing you from finding your dream job. This article will provide some advice for evaluating your online job search and determining whether or not you are on the path to success.
The first step in evaluating your online job search is to carefully consider the types of job opportunities you are receiving in your search results. Are these the types of search results you expect and desire or are they not quite what you are looking for in your online job search? If the types of job results you are receiving are inline with your expectations you are on the right track. It still may take time to find and land your dream job but you will at least know you are heading in the right direction. Conversely, if you are not receiving the type of results you had hoped for it is time to start making some changes in the approach of your online job search. Evaluate the types of results you are receiving and why they are not meeting your expectations. It may be that there are just not many available job openings in your industry but it may be the way you are approaching your job search that is causing the problem. Make sure the keywords you are using are appropriate for the type of job you are seeking.
The next step in evaluating where your online job search is taking you is to consider the types of reactions your applications are receiving. Are you receiving lots of invitations to interview, requests for additional information or are you receiving no type of response at all with the exception of an occasional automated response to your application? If you are receiving invitations to interview and request for additional information your job search is at least heading in the right direction because you are attracting the attention of potential employers. There may be other factors influencing why you are not receiving job offers but your job search efforts are paying off. However, if you are not receiving any type of response from potential employers it is time to go back to the drawing board. You may be applying for positions you are not well qualified or your resume may be sloppy and not showcasing your skills well.
Finally, when evaluating your online job search strategy you should also seriously consider whether or not your job plans are realistic. This can be difficult but it is a necessary step all job seekers must take. It is fine to have high ambitions and to be pursuing a position which is a big step up in your career. However, you should realize you can expect to take this big leap all in one step. You may have to settle for a series of jobs which bridge the gap between your current job and your dream job. You may even have to pursue a higher degree of education before you reach your goal. In the meantime you can follow logical steps to gain the experience you need to begin working your way up the ladder.
Tuesday, 7 February 2012
Sunday, 29 January 2012
Where Is Your Online Job Search Taking You?
The question of where your online job search is taking you can be a difficult one to answer. It may seem as though the answer is obvious but if you are not receiving the kind of results you expect or desire out of your job search it is a good idea to reevaluate your online job search efforts to determine whether or not you are making mistakes which are preventing you from finding your dream job. This article will provide some advice for evaluating your online job search and determining whether or not you are on the path to success.
The first step in evaluating your online job search is to carefully consider the types of job opportunities you are receiving in your search results. Are these the types of search results you expect and desire or are they not quite what you are looking for in your online job search? If the types of job results you are receiving are inline with your expectations you are on the right track. It still may take time to find and land your dream job but you will at least know you are heading in the right direction. Conversely, if you are not receiving the type of results you had hoped for it is time to start making some changes in the approach of your online job search. Evaluate the types of results you are receiving and why they are not meeting your expectations. It may be that there are just not many available job openings in your industry but it may be the way you are approaching your job search that is causing the problem. Make sure the keywords you are using are appropriate for the type of job you are seeking.
The next step in evaluating where your online job search is taking you is to consider the types of reactions your applications are receiving. Are you receiving lots of invitations to interview, requests for additional information or are you receiving no type of response at all with the exception of an occasional automated response to your application? If you are receiving invitations to interview and request for additional information your job search is at least heading in the right direction because you are attracting the attention of potential employers. There may be other factors influencing why you are not receiving job offers but your job search efforts are paying off. However, if you are not receiving any type of response from potential employers it is time to go back to the drawing board. You may be applying for positions you are not well qualified or your resume may be sloppy and not showcasing your skills well.
Finally, when evaluating your online job search strategy you should also seriously consider whether or not your job plans are realistic. This can be difficult but it is a necessary step all job seekers must take. It is fine to have high ambitions and to be pursuing a position which is a big step up in your career. However, you should realize you can expect to take this big leap all in one step. You may have to settle for a series of jobs which bridge the gap between your current job and your dream job. You may even have to pursue a higher degree of education before you reach your goal. In the meantime you can follow logical steps to gain the experience you need to begin working your way up the ladder.
The first step in evaluating your online job search is to carefully consider the types of job opportunities you are receiving in your search results. Are these the types of search results you expect and desire or are they not quite what you are looking for in your online job search? If the types of job results you are receiving are inline with your expectations you are on the right track. It still may take time to find and land your dream job but you will at least know you are heading in the right direction. Conversely, if you are not receiving the type of results you had hoped for it is time to start making some changes in the approach of your online job search. Evaluate the types of results you are receiving and why they are not meeting your expectations. It may be that there are just not many available job openings in your industry but it may be the way you are approaching your job search that is causing the problem. Make sure the keywords you are using are appropriate for the type of job you are seeking.
The next step in evaluating where your online job search is taking you is to consider the types of reactions your applications are receiving. Are you receiving lots of invitations to interview, requests for additional information or are you receiving no type of response at all with the exception of an occasional automated response to your application? If you are receiving invitations to interview and request for additional information your job search is at least heading in the right direction because you are attracting the attention of potential employers. There may be other factors influencing why you are not receiving job offers but your job search efforts are paying off. However, if you are not receiving any type of response from potential employers it is time to go back to the drawing board. You may be applying for positions you are not well qualified or your resume may be sloppy and not showcasing your skills well.
Finally, when evaluating your online job search strategy you should also seriously consider whether or not your job plans are realistic. This can be difficult but it is a necessary step all job seekers must take. It is fine to have high ambitions and to be pursuing a position which is a big step up in your career. However, you should realize you can expect to take this big leap all in one step. You may have to settle for a series of jobs which bridge the gap between your current job and your dream job. You may even have to pursue a higher degree of education before you reach your goal. In the meantime you can follow logical steps to gain the experience you need to begin working your way up the ladder.
Tuesday, 24 January 2012
Standing Out In an Online Job Search Market
When it comes to applying for jobs online it is not enough to be a well qualified candidate. You also have to find a way to may yourself really stand out. The nature of online job searches makes it incredibly easy for job seekers around the world to access these job advertisements so the competition for each job opening will be strong. Additionally, the current state of the economy has flooded the job market with more job seekers than ever. With unemployment rates at a new high and large numbers of highly qualified candidates now unemployed it is understandable that employers are inundated with responses from highly qualified candidates when they post a job opening online. This article will provide advice for how you can make sure you stand out against the competition.
Just like in the real world, the way to stand out online is to make a good first impression. Years ago when job seekers where on the hunt for a new job, they would dress in a nice suit and make sure they were carefully groomed before heading to potential places of employment. There was no guarantee the employer would even have opportunities but there was the potential for the job seeker to be introduced to someone who could assist them in their job search so they always dressed to impress. While you may be able to search for jobs online from the comfort of your home, you should always behave professionally in your online job search effort. Each email you send to a prospective employer should be grammatically correct, should be formatted properly and should be polite and professional. It may be tempting to use more relaxed language and not proofread your email because it seems like a more casual atmosphere but employers are still looking for employees who make a good first impression by behaving professionally.
Tailoring resumes and cover letters for each job you apply for is also very important and can help you stand out in the online job search market. With so much competition for each and every job, pat resumes which are generic and were not written specifically for a particular job will not help you to stand out. Even if you are highly qualified for a particular job it is important to remember there will always be other candidates who are just as well qualified. If these other candidates take the time and effort necessary to tailor their resumes and cover letters to showcase the desired skills and experience level the employer is seeking they are much more likely to get the job or at least be invited to interview for the position than those who do not make this effort.
Finally, you can really help yourself to stand out in the online job market by seeking out previous employers who are willing to provide you with a letter of recommendation. Only consider seeking these types of letters from employers who are likely to speak very highly of you and give you a recommendation that will help you to stand out. While many other job seekers will also be able to provide letters of recommendation you can make yourself stand out in how you include these letters. First of all forget the phrase, references: Furnished upon Request.? This tag line appears on the bottom of just about every resume and does not help you to stand out at all. Instead you could select a quote or two from these letters and include them in your resume. You can still provide the potential employer with the actual letters of recommendation but including a line or two from the letters will help you to stand out when applying for jobs online.
Just like in the real world, the way to stand out online is to make a good first impression. Years ago when job seekers where on the hunt for a new job, they would dress in a nice suit and make sure they were carefully groomed before heading to potential places of employment. There was no guarantee the employer would even have opportunities but there was the potential for the job seeker to be introduced to someone who could assist them in their job search so they always dressed to impress. While you may be able to search for jobs online from the comfort of your home, you should always behave professionally in your online job search effort. Each email you send to a prospective employer should be grammatically correct, should be formatted properly and should be polite and professional. It may be tempting to use more relaxed language and not proofread your email because it seems like a more casual atmosphere but employers are still looking for employees who make a good first impression by behaving professionally.
Tailoring resumes and cover letters for each job you apply for is also very important and can help you stand out in the online job search market. With so much competition for each and every job, pat resumes which are generic and were not written specifically for a particular job will not help you to stand out. Even if you are highly qualified for a particular job it is important to remember there will always be other candidates who are just as well qualified. If these other candidates take the time and effort necessary to tailor their resumes and cover letters to showcase the desired skills and experience level the employer is seeking they are much more likely to get the job or at least be invited to interview for the position than those who do not make this effort.
Finally, you can really help yourself to stand out in the online job market by seeking out previous employers who are willing to provide you with a letter of recommendation. Only consider seeking these types of letters from employers who are likely to speak very highly of you and give you a recommendation that will help you to stand out. While many other job seekers will also be able to provide letters of recommendation you can make yourself stand out in how you include these letters. First of all forget the phrase, references: Furnished upon Request.? This tag line appears on the bottom of just about every resume and does not help you to stand out at all. Instead you could select a quote or two from these letters and include them in your resume. You can still provide the potential employer with the actual letters of recommendation but including a line or two from the letters will help you to stand out when applying for jobs online.
Friday, 20 January 2012
Remaining Anonymous During an Online Job Search
Most typical jobs are considered to be at-will positions. This means either the employer or the employee can end the working relationship at any time and for any reason. There may be requirements for how the working relationship can be ended depending on the employment agreement but very few employers specifically prohibit their employees from seeking out new employers. However, despite this fact it is also considered to be common knowledge that it is not a good idea to let your current employer know you are actively seeking a new position. This is because it may negatively impact the way you are treated by the employer. For example the employer may be apprehensive about giving you new projects because they are unsure of how much longer you will be around. Also, if the need for layoffs arises you may find yourself on the list of those to be laid off because the employer knows you are looking for another job anyway. For these reasons it is a good idea to remain anonymous during the process of an online job search.
Finding jobs openings online is very easy. Most employers turn to the Internet when they have a position to fill. Your current employer also likely turns to the Internet when there are job openings that need to be filled. For this reason you will want to take steps to keep yourself relatively anonymous during your online job search. Obviously keeping your name off of your online job resumes is the first step to take. This is important because hiring managers will easily recognize the names of their own employees. You can release your name to potential employers once you verify the name of the company and ensure they are not from your own company.
Keeping the name of your current employer off of your resume is also important if you want to remain anonymous during your online job search. This is because even without your name with the name of your current employer on your resume it is likely that the hiring manager will be able to recognize you from the other information on your resume. This might include the experience at your current job as well as your previous work experience. Your employer most likely has a copy of your resume on file and they can use this determine your identity by matching the previous work history of employees with the work history posted online.
If you work in a very specialized industry and have worked on projects which are very innovated and original you may have to take additional steps to remain anonymous. This is because it may be possible for your employer to recognize you even if your name and current employer are not included on the resume. In this case you will want to be very careful in how you describe your current work responsibilities. Avoid using terms which will identify you as a member of a specific company. If the projects you worked on were particularly innovative you will have to stick to more generic terms to describe your work experience and specify you worked on a number of proprietary projects.
Many job search websites have databases where users can store their resume. Many of these websites offer the option to make a resume confidential. In this case the name, contact information and current employer will be kept hidden from employers who search the database. If you are currently employed you should take advantage of this option if it is offered. If this option is not available you should consider not posting your resume in this database to avoid being detected by your current employer.
Finding jobs openings online is very easy. Most employers turn to the Internet when they have a position to fill. Your current employer also likely turns to the Internet when there are job openings that need to be filled. For this reason you will want to take steps to keep yourself relatively anonymous during your online job search. Obviously keeping your name off of your online job resumes is the first step to take. This is important because hiring managers will easily recognize the names of their own employees. You can release your name to potential employers once you verify the name of the company and ensure they are not from your own company.
Keeping the name of your current employer off of your resume is also important if you want to remain anonymous during your online job search. This is because even without your name with the name of your current employer on your resume it is likely that the hiring manager will be able to recognize you from the other information on your resume. This might include the experience at your current job as well as your previous work experience. Your employer most likely has a copy of your resume on file and they can use this determine your identity by matching the previous work history of employees with the work history posted online.
If you work in a very specialized industry and have worked on projects which are very innovated and original you may have to take additional steps to remain anonymous. This is because it may be possible for your employer to recognize you even if your name and current employer are not included on the resume. In this case you will want to be very careful in how you describe your current work responsibilities. Avoid using terms which will identify you as a member of a specific company. If the projects you worked on were particularly innovative you will have to stick to more generic terms to describe your work experience and specify you worked on a number of proprietary projects.
Many job search websites have databases where users can store their resume. Many of these websites offer the option to make a resume confidential. In this case the name, contact information and current employer will be kept hidden from employers who search the database. If you are currently employed you should take advantage of this option if it is offered. If this option is not available you should consider not posting your resume in this database to avoid being detected by your current employer.
Tuesday, 17 January 2012
Online Job Search Techniques
Searching for jobs online is becoming increasingly popular. More and more companies are turning to online resources such as job search resources to post their job openings. This helps the employer to reach a wide audience and a great deal of highly qualified candidates. This certainly works to the employer advantage because it can bring in applicants from all over the world. However, online job postings work against the job seeker for exactly the same reason. When employers are receiving applications from such a high caliber of talent they can afford to be very picky about whom they choose to interview and even more selective about whom they actually hire. With this in mind job seekers have to not only do everything they can to make sure they are standing out but they also have to know how to find job openings. This article will provide you with a few techniques you can use to make your online job search more effective.
A truly effective technique for using the Internet to search for jobs is to be persistent and check job search websites daily. This is critical because while some job postings may remain online for days, weeks or even months there will be other job postings which will only be online for a day or two. This is especially likely if the employer is immediately inundated with a large number of responses from highly qualified candidate. For this reason job seekers who spend the time to search job search websites daily are most likely to not miss out on exciting opportunities.
Creating an extensive list of keywords to use is another effective technique for an online job search that will be successful. Most job seekers realize they should use their expected job title in the keyword box when they use job search websites. However, those who are truly successful in the online job search game realize that only using titles in the keyword box is a missed opportunity. Savvy job seekers realize they should also include keywords relevant to their skill set, the job requirements for the job they are seeking and their degree. The inclusion of these extra keywords will help the job seeker find more opportunities available to them than job seekers who use only very limited keywords.
Another technique for making an online job search successful is to make sure you are following conventional rules of etiquette during the process of your online job search. Most job seekers would not even think about sending a printed cover letter filled with Internet abbreviations to a potential employer. However, job seekers who use email to communicate with potential employers often make these types of mistakes. This lack of professionalism can easily result in your application being discarded because the employer does not take you seriously.
Online job seekers should also realize everything they do on the Internet can impact their job search. This is also a concept that is often missed on many online job seekers. They may behave professionally when communicating with potential employers. However, they may use their real name online and behave inappropriately. This can adversely impact your job search because it can result in you not being taken seriously by potential employers. In some cases you can take steps to clean up your online image such as editing social networking websites and forum posts. However, if there are negative news reports circulating about you it may not be possible to have these removed.
Finally, when you are using the Internet to aid you in your job search it is a good idea to register with a number of networking websites. Here you will have an opportunity to place relevant career information as well as your contact information on networking sites which are searchable by those in your industry. You will also be able to search for those who share your career interests and can use this information to make new contacts in your industry. These websites are typically more useful than social networking sites which generally do not have a professional atmosphere.
A truly effective technique for using the Internet to search for jobs is to be persistent and check job search websites daily. This is critical because while some job postings may remain online for days, weeks or even months there will be other job postings which will only be online for a day or two. This is especially likely if the employer is immediately inundated with a large number of responses from highly qualified candidate. For this reason job seekers who spend the time to search job search websites daily are most likely to not miss out on exciting opportunities.
Creating an extensive list of keywords to use is another effective technique for an online job search that will be successful. Most job seekers realize they should use their expected job title in the keyword box when they use job search websites. However, those who are truly successful in the online job search game realize that only using titles in the keyword box is a missed opportunity. Savvy job seekers realize they should also include keywords relevant to their skill set, the job requirements for the job they are seeking and their degree. The inclusion of these extra keywords will help the job seeker find more opportunities available to them than job seekers who use only very limited keywords.
Another technique for making an online job search successful is to make sure you are following conventional rules of etiquette during the process of your online job search. Most job seekers would not even think about sending a printed cover letter filled with Internet abbreviations to a potential employer. However, job seekers who use email to communicate with potential employers often make these types of mistakes. This lack of professionalism can easily result in your application being discarded because the employer does not take you seriously.
Online job seekers should also realize everything they do on the Internet can impact their job search. This is also a concept that is often missed on many online job seekers. They may behave professionally when communicating with potential employers. However, they may use their real name online and behave inappropriately. This can adversely impact your job search because it can result in you not being taken seriously by potential employers. In some cases you can take steps to clean up your online image such as editing social networking websites and forum posts. However, if there are negative news reports circulating about you it may not be possible to have these removed.
Finally, when you are using the Internet to aid you in your job search it is a good idea to register with a number of networking websites. Here you will have an opportunity to place relevant career information as well as your contact information on networking sites which are searchable by those in your industry. You will also be able to search for those who share your career interests and can use this information to make new contacts in your industry. These websites are typically more useful than social networking sites which generally do not have a professional atmosphere.
Obstacles for Online Job Seekers
The process of finding jobs online has never been easier. Within a matter of minutes job seekers can learn about job openings they are qualified for all around the world. They can even highly refine these job searches to find jobs in specific areas, jobs with a minimum starting salary, jobs offering specific benefits and any number of other criteria. However, despite the relative ease of finding job openings, it can be very difficult to land one of these jobs. This is because there are a number of obstacles online job seekers face. This article will discuss some of these obstacles and provide strategies for overcoming these obstacles.
One of the most obvious obstacles online job seekers encounter is stiff competition for available jobs. Even job seekers who work in a relatively obscure field will find there may be several highly qualified applicants who apply for the same jobs as them while there may have only been one or two qualified applicants if the job posting was placed in a local newspaper instead of online. Job seekers who work in a more common field may find there are literally thousands of highly qualified applicants applying for every job opening. When employers have such a high caliber of candidates to choose from job seekers who have minimal work experience and job seekers who do not have polished resumes do not stand a good chance of landing one of these jobs.
There is hope for these job seekers who are conducting their job search online. The first thing they can do to improve their chances of landing the job they are after is to make sure their resume and cover letter are really polished and strong. It might even be worthwhile to hire a professional in the resume writing industry to review and edit the resume and cover letter. However, at a minimum the job seeker should at least proofread their own resume and cover letter several times and, if possible, have a friend or family member take a look at it as well. This will help to ensure errors are not overlooked.
Another difficult obstacle online job seekers often face is the issue of encountering their current employer during an online job search. This can be troublesome because most employees do not want to risk negatively impacting their current job status by having the employer learn they are actively seeking a new job. This problem most often occurs in situations where job seekers post their resumes on job search websites where the resume will be viewable and searchable by potential employers. While having your resume available to potential employers is a good idea because you might find that the perfect job finds you instead of the other way around, it is not a good idea to have your current employer encounter your resume online.
There are a number of steps job seekers can take to remain relatively anonymous during their online job search. One of these steps involves only posting a resume online with job search websites which allow the user to post their resumes confidentially. By selecting this option the user抯 name, contact information and current employer will not be visible to potential employers who view the resume. This is a good first step but in some industries it may not be enough to allow the job seeker to remain anonymous. This is especially true for job seekers who have worked on projects which are original and innovative. In these cases the employee may be recognizable to his current employer based on the description of his previous work experience. To avoid this problem job seekers in this type of situation should be careful to keep the details of their work experience generic enough to avoid immediate recognition by the current employer.
Finally, an unfortunate obstacle some job seekers face is the problem of encountering scams during their course of their online job search. To avoid this problem, job seekers should carefully investigate each job opening they encounter, be wary of job openings which appear to be too good to be true, avoid job applications which require the candidate to play a fee and just generally use common sense and proceed with caution when answering online job advertisements.
One of the most obvious obstacles online job seekers encounter is stiff competition for available jobs. Even job seekers who work in a relatively obscure field will find there may be several highly qualified applicants who apply for the same jobs as them while there may have only been one or two qualified applicants if the job posting was placed in a local newspaper instead of online. Job seekers who work in a more common field may find there are literally thousands of highly qualified applicants applying for every job opening. When employers have such a high caliber of candidates to choose from job seekers who have minimal work experience and job seekers who do not have polished resumes do not stand a good chance of landing one of these jobs.
There is hope for these job seekers who are conducting their job search online. The first thing they can do to improve their chances of landing the job they are after is to make sure their resume and cover letter are really polished and strong. It might even be worthwhile to hire a professional in the resume writing industry to review and edit the resume and cover letter. However, at a minimum the job seeker should at least proofread their own resume and cover letter several times and, if possible, have a friend or family member take a look at it as well. This will help to ensure errors are not overlooked.
Another difficult obstacle online job seekers often face is the issue of encountering their current employer during an online job search. This can be troublesome because most employees do not want to risk negatively impacting their current job status by having the employer learn they are actively seeking a new job. This problem most often occurs in situations where job seekers post their resumes on job search websites where the resume will be viewable and searchable by potential employers. While having your resume available to potential employers is a good idea because you might find that the perfect job finds you instead of the other way around, it is not a good idea to have your current employer encounter your resume online.
There are a number of steps job seekers can take to remain relatively anonymous during their online job search. One of these steps involves only posting a resume online with job search websites which allow the user to post their resumes confidentially. By selecting this option the user抯 name, contact information and current employer will not be visible to potential employers who view the resume. This is a good first step but in some industries it may not be enough to allow the job seeker to remain anonymous. This is especially true for job seekers who have worked on projects which are original and innovative. In these cases the employee may be recognizable to his current employer based on the description of his previous work experience. To avoid this problem job seekers in this type of situation should be careful to keep the details of their work experience generic enough to avoid immediate recognition by the current employer.
Finally, an unfortunate obstacle some job seekers face is the problem of encountering scams during their course of their online job search. To avoid this problem, job seekers should carefully investigate each job opening they encounter, be wary of job openings which appear to be too good to be true, avoid job applications which require the candidate to play a fee and just generally use common sense and proceed with caution when answering online job advertisements.
Monday, 16 January 2012
Not All Online Job Search Sites Are Created Equal
There are many online job search sites available for job seekers. In fact there are so many of these websites available that users may be a little bit overwhelmed by the options available to them. They may find a variety of job search websites available to them but may be apprehensive about how to get started using these websites. They may also be unsure about whether or not they should just select one of these websites or they should use more than one of these websites. This article will provide some tips for users who are unsure about which online job search sites they should be using and how to use these sites.
One of the most popular job search sites around is Monster.com. This website not only provides the user with a power job search engine but allows the user to search for jobs based on keywords and location. Users can also store their resume in a database that can be viewed and searched by registered employers. The website also features a large number of articles to assist users in the job search process. Here users can learn about everything from how to search for a job to how to function once you obtain a job offer, accept the offer and enter the workplace. The site also has useful career tools which you can use to map out your career from your current title to your desired title.
TheLadders.com is another job search site which job seekers can use to find their ideal job. However, unlike other job search sites, TheLadders.com is not available to all Internet users. This site features job openings with starting salaries of at least $100,000. The site is geared towards professionals who have a significant amount of experience in their industry and are in a position where they can garner these types of salaries. The website is only open to user抯 who earned more than $75,000 in the previous fiscal year. Users who are eligible to join this website are fortunate because they not only have access to a database of high paying jobs. There will also be less competition for these jobs than there will be with jobs posted on job search sites with open enrollment.
indeed.com is another job search website. Unlike Monster.com and TheLadders.com which offer additional resources for job seekers, indeed.com is strictly a search engine. Job seekers can use keywords and location to search for open positions for which they are qualified. There is not an advanced search feature which enables the user to limit the search results based on certain criteria. However, once the search results are generated they can be refined by a number of different criteria. This includes the estimated salary, the title, the company, the location and the job type. Also, unlike other job search sites, this website does not only have job advertisements posted by registered employers. It searches the Internet to bring the user results from many different sites.
Job seekers who are interested in federal jobs should consider using USAJobs.gov for their online job search. This site features all of the available federal job openings and users can search by title, keyword and location. Users can also apply for positions directly through the website. The site also features a wealth of information including resources for veterans, students and those with disabilities.
One of the most popular job search sites around is Monster.com. This website not only provides the user with a power job search engine but allows the user to search for jobs based on keywords and location. Users can also store their resume in a database that can be viewed and searched by registered employers. The website also features a large number of articles to assist users in the job search process. Here users can learn about everything from how to search for a job to how to function once you obtain a job offer, accept the offer and enter the workplace. The site also has useful career tools which you can use to map out your career from your current title to your desired title.
TheLadders.com is another job search site which job seekers can use to find their ideal job. However, unlike other job search sites, TheLadders.com is not available to all Internet users. This site features job openings with starting salaries of at least $100,000. The site is geared towards professionals who have a significant amount of experience in their industry and are in a position where they can garner these types of salaries. The website is only open to user抯 who earned more than $75,000 in the previous fiscal year. Users who are eligible to join this website are fortunate because they not only have access to a database of high paying jobs. There will also be less competition for these jobs than there will be with jobs posted on job search sites with open enrollment.
indeed.com is another job search website. Unlike Monster.com and TheLadders.com which offer additional resources for job seekers, indeed.com is strictly a search engine. Job seekers can use keywords and location to search for open positions for which they are qualified. There is not an advanced search feature which enables the user to limit the search results based on certain criteria. However, once the search results are generated they can be refined by a number of different criteria. This includes the estimated salary, the title, the company, the location and the job type. Also, unlike other job search sites, this website does not only have job advertisements posted by registered employers. It searches the Internet to bring the user results from many different sites.
Job seekers who are interested in federal jobs should consider using USAJobs.gov for their online job search. This site features all of the available federal job openings and users can search by title, keyword and location. Users can also apply for positions directly through the website. The site also features a wealth of information including resources for veterans, students and those with disabilities.
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