Using an Internet resource to apply for jobs online is a great way to get leads you might otherwise have missed. The ease of the Internet makes scanning the job market, applying for positions, and providing rsums quick and easy. Gone are the days of pounding the pavement looking for the perfect job!
Responding to an Ad
Once you find an ad that sounds interesting, ask yourself, Do my skills, qualifications, and experience make me a good candidate for this position? If the answer is yes, you are ready to respond to the ad.
Chances are many other job seekers found the same advertisement equally as appealing and will vie for the position, too. For that reason, filling out the online application in such a way as to grab the employers attention is a must. Dont just fill in requested responses; give your responses depth. Remember, the application is in essence a job interview. You want to present yourself as intelligent, bright, and just the right person for the position.
Many employers prefer that job applicants use their company application. Still, you want to make your application unique, to avoid being swallowed up in a growing pile of other...