Wednesday, December 9, 2015

Many Websites To Find Jobs In The Internet Era

By Rene Peterson


The good news is there are multiple ways to search for jobs in this electronic information age. The not so good news is that it can be difficult to establish a personal connection with online applications. There are many ways to find jobs, but some helpful hints on how to actually get a job are also needed.

First things first. Contact an online resume expert and get your resume updated so it is factual and appealing to an employer. The resume sites provide many links to job finders on the Internet. You will receive daily emails from all the links where you subscribe.

Registering with a local staffing agency can be another resource. Some employers use staffing agencies exclusively, so this can give you a bit of an inside track to the local job market. You need to establish a good working relationship with your representative at the agency. He or she should be motivated to find you a job. Interview as often as possible, even for jobs that are not your ideal. You never know what connection you make today will pay off with a good job offer tomorrow.

In addition to staffing agencies which typically fill entry level to mid level positions, there are professional job finders, sometimes referred to as head hunters which assist with executive level positions. If you are searching for a position at the executive level, head hunters are your best chance. Often these jobs are not included in other resources.

An Internet search using the term professional job finders will return several companies that are called recruitment agencies or career placement. A further Internet search for the top ten professional job finders will provide information on which of these firms may be more effective for you.

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.

Job search engines are another resource for finding employment. You can narrow your search to accounting, administrative and other areas where you have experience. You can also narrow your search to the geographic area where you want to find employment.

Social media sites are excellent resources. When you joined these sites you created your own professional profile. Positions at your level and your experience will be available for scrutiny in the jobs section. These sites are also a good way to make professional connections that may lead to future employment.

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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