Find and respond to online job ads.
Based on today’s search oriented society, the first thing anyone will do when starting a job search is find and respond online job ads. It’s all about typing a few search terms that describe the type of job you want, applying for anything that comes up, applying for jib interviews and get the job after one or maybe two weeks. Unfortunately, most of the times, it doesn’t work like that. Finding a job nowadays require a little more effort.
Takes some time to analyze all available job offers.
It takes some time to analyze all available job offers, understand which ones match your profile. That’s why you can’t just rely on the job title. Many applicants that go this way (not analyzing the job post thoroughly) end up being rejected in job interviews. So it’s important to understand to not apply to anything and everything.
Here are some tips you can apply when doing your online job search:
1) Check out company websites.
If there’s a company you’ll like to work for, check their website. Most of the times you will find a section called “Careers”. This section allows you to apply for a position even if they are not hiring at that moment. By doing this, the company will notice your desire of working with them, thus this may give you extra points, over other applicants, when a new position opens. Most of the times companies love to hire professional that has a connection or a value associated with their company. Being fond of the company is about being fond of their culture and also the brand. When you fill the online application form, let them know in one of the form fields, that you have a real understanding 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 let you find by keyword, location, category, salary, etc. Some of these sites have career resources and some of them even let you post your resume online. These sites post hundreds and even thousands of jobs, so make sure you visit them on a regular basis.
3) Use Google to search.
You may type “nursing jobs in Toronto, Ontario”, for example, and check what Google gives you back. You’ll notice most of the links point to the job platform sites listed above and also sites you haven’t check out yet. Change the Google search terms a bit to get even more live results.
4) Use job boards.
Several companies browse online job boards for potential new qualified employees. Post in the job boards related to your skill sets, this way you’ll get better chances you get hired for your dream job by these companies. In case the job board allow members to post their resumes, make sure you post yours. Choosing a very catchy and professional headline, will increase the chances of being picked by employers.