Find and respond to job postings online.
According to today’s search-oriented society, the first thing anyone will do when starting a job search is find and respond to online job postings. It’s about typing in some search terms that describe the type of job you want, applying for whatever comes up, requesting jib interviews, and landing the job after a week or maybe two. Unfortunately, most of the time, it doesn’t work that way. Finding work today takes a little more effort.
It takes a while to analyze all the available job openings.
It takes some time to analyze all the available job offers, understand which ones fit your profile. This is why you can’t just rely on the job title. Many applicants who go down this path (without thoroughly analyzing the job position) end up being rejected in job interviews. That is why it is important to understand that it does not apply to anything or everything.
Here are some tips you can apply when doing your job search online:
1) Check company websites.
If there is a company you would like to work for, check their website. Most of the time you will find a section called “Careers”. This section allows you to apply for a position even if you are not hiring at the time. 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. Caring for the company is caring for its culture and also for the brand. When you complete the online application form, please inform them in one of the fields of the form 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 search by keyword, location, category, salary, etc. Some of these sites have professional resources and some of them even allow you to post your resume online. These sites post hundreds or 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 see what Google returns. You’ll notice that most of the links point to the job platform sites listed above and also to the sites you haven’t visited yet. Change your Google search terms a bit to get even more live results.
4) Use work bags.
Several companies search online job boards for new qualified employees. Post on job boards related to your skill sets, this way you have a better chance of being hired by these companies for your dream job. In case the job board allows members to post their resumes, be sure to post yours. Choosing a very attractive and professional headline will increase your chances of being chosen by employers.
