7: USING THE INTERNET & SOCIAL MEDIA
Most current job search strategies will include using the internet to find available openings. It is easier than ever to quickly apply for several positions in a single day. The challenge is to utilize the information available to research and apply for positions that most closely meet your qualifications and interests. This chapter contains tips and tools you can employ to keep your browsing to a minimum and your networking and information gathering to a maximum.
USING WEBSITES IN YOUR JOB SEARCH
Many companies list their job openings primarily on their corporate websites. This practice saves them money and tends to filter out casual job seekers. A posting on a company’s website that does not appear on a general job search website is also appealing to job seekers, because the number of applicants they are competing against is smaller. Keep in mind, some job search websites copy information from postings on corporate websites, opening those postings to a broader audience. A company’s website is the first place to go when researching specific employers. You will often find vision and mission statements, a history of the organization and names of key supervisors. Large companies typically require job seekers to use their website’s online application to be considered for their openings.
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