Applying for Jobs Online

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Applying for Jobs Online

• What Every Jobseeker Should Know!

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Survey Yourself

• What are your qualifications?
• What are your skills and interests?
• What factors are important to you?
• Nature of the work
• Compensation Schedule
• Work environment

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Why Are Positions Being Posted Online?

• Companies save time and money!
• Reduces paperwork and allows for more efficient
  tracking of applicants
• Typically reduces the time it takes to fill
  vacancies

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What Hiring Managers Like

• No Surprise
• Qualified Applicants!

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What Hiring Managers Do Not Like

• Generic resumes and cover letters
• Applicants who do not meet minimum qualifications
  
• Spelling and grammatical errors
• No second chance for a first impression.

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Job Boards What To Look For

• Free access to jobseekers
• Variety of employment opportunities
• User-friendly job search
• Ability to research prospective employers

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Job Boards What to Know

• Resume Database Vulnerabilities
• Easy to obtain access to database
• Identity theft
• Sales solicitation

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What to Know (continued)

• Blind Postings
• Company credibility?
• Validity of the posting
• Resume Spamming
• Security concerns

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Distinguishing Yourself

• Research the Company and the Position
• Tailor resume to fit position description
• Follow application process guidelines
• Be patient Follow Up

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• We invite you to research your next career
  opportunity at careerlink or HRAM, where we hold
  your job search to a HIRE standard!