How to use the internet for your job search

How to use the internet for your job search

Job search has now been simplified with the latest advancesand the variety of resources available. The internet has made it possible for jobseekers to read up on the companies they are interested in, send their profile directly to the concerned person by email and also apply for numerous jobs with just a
click of the mouse. You can use the internet and greatly simplify your job search. Since companies are also using websites like monster.com, naukri.com, jobstreet.com etc to directly post their requirements you make use of that to get your resume across.

 The first and foremost requirement for using these job sites is a well written resume. Remember that the person does not get to see you or talk to you. They simply form their judgments based on the resume that you send. So be extra careful when you send a resume and ensure that you send a thoroughly edited and well formatted resume. Please remember that you have to have your resume in a digital format to send it by email. The best way is to type up your resume using the Microsoft word program and save it on your computer. If you do not have your own computer make sure you save it on a CD or a floppy disc. Once you
have your resume in digital format use a computer with internet connection and log on to either www.naukri.com or www.monster.com. I would suggest that you put your resume in all the job portals big and small and the local ones too.

 Once you log on there would be an option where job seekers can upload their resume and create an account. Go ahead and create an account because this lets to organize your job search as these website allow you to put in your profile apply for jobs and keep track of responses. If you go to naukri.com or any of the job portals you will find an option to post your resume. Once you click that it
will ask for all your details you make sure you fill that in and double check to see if you have put your skills and contact number correct. When an employer searches for people in the database they search usually by skills, role, and location and occasionally by qualifications and previous employer names. So make sure you do not leave any field and fill all the information they ask. Upload your resume from the computer or the CD as the employer and download it and see it on their computers and also save it and send to other people so make sure the resume you upload is apt and suitable for the requirement.

Once you have uploaded your details and created an account it allows you to apply for jobs then and there. Most portals also have an option to create a generic cover letter. If not you can make your own cover letter and send it with the mail. Resume by itself are not given as much importance as ones with cover letters. This is because employers receive many resume that people send blindly without checking if the skill sets match or if they are suited for the jobs. So a cover letter indicates that the person is not just sending the resume but has checked the job description prior to it and feels that he fits the job. The cover letter also tells the recruiter why they should look at the resume. Please refer to the tips for making a cover letter in one of the posts..