Online Job Search Tips & Tricks
By
Linda Matias, NCRW, CIC, JCTC
www.careerstrides.com
linda@careerstrides.com
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Conducting a job search online is a great way to compliment traditional job search
practices. In conjunction with combing through the wants ads and networking, job searching
is as easy as going to your favorite job board, typing your desired position and up
come the listings.
Below are job search tips to make this process even quicker:
- Don't limit your job search by posting your resume on only big boards. These
boards can be expensive and some employers may not be able to afford posting openings.
Expand your online job search to include regional sites such as Lijobs.com and "niche"
boards such as Dice.com.
- Have your resume in an e-mail ready format. If you don't have one already, now
is the time to create one. The majority of online job ads take e-mail resumes. When
you find a position that matches your career goals, all you'll need to do is paste
your resume into an e-mail, create a cover letter and hit send!
- Get a personal email account that you will use for job seeking purposes only and
make sure you check your inbox three times a day. If you want to be taken seriously,
use a professional email name. OutofWork@aol.com may get laughs from your friends,
but it can also hinder your job search efforts.
- Make it easy for a recruiter or hiring manager to find your contact information.
Include an email signature at the end of every email you send. An email signature
should include the following information: your name, job title, email address, mailing
address, and phone number.
Lets use my signature line as an example.
Linda Matias
President, CareerStrides
linda@careerstrides.com
445 Broad Hollow Road, Suite 119
Melville, NY 11747
(631) 387-1894
- Identify industry keywords and be sure you include them within the first few
lines of your e-resume. Emails are read quickly and the decision maker may only scan
your e-resume and you want to have the most compelling information at the top. Another
reason is that your resume may be scanned into an automated tracking system and your
ranking will be determined by how effectively you have used keywords.
- Update your resume on job boards weekly. I realize that this task can be time
consuming, but it is necessary. Recruiters and hiring managers search for resumes
that have been posted within the last 24 hours and they rarely review resumes that
are over a week old.
Certified in all three areas of the job search—Certified
Interview Coach ™ (CIC), Job & Career Transition Coach (JCTC), and Nationally
Certified Resume Writer (NCRW)—Linda Matias is qualified to assist you in your
career transition, whether it be a complete career makeover, interview
preparation, or resume assistance. She is also the author of How to Say It:
Job Interviews (Prentice Hall Press) which can be purchased at Amazon.com or
your local bookstore. You can contact Linda Matias at
linda@careerstrides.com or visit her website
www.careerstrides.com for additional career advice and to view resume
samples.
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