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How to effectively use a job search site

 ·9 Dec 2022

The internet has made it easier than ever to get your name and résumé in front of potential employers. Using a job board, for instance, to look for work is a simple process.

They can range from sites catering specifically to certain types of professionals to those that collect information from a wide variety of sources.

Job boards are a fantastic resource that you should definitely take use of when looking for a new position.

Jobs from a wide variety of companies are posted on sites like Indeed and LinkedIn on a regular basis, and among these openings may be the perfect chance for you to take the next step in your professional development.

These four tips will help you make the most of online job boards as you look for your next position.

1. Check all the listings posted by a company

One tactic you may use during an online job search is to look at the many openings that a single employer has to offer.

If you do this, you’ll have a far clearer picture of the company’s hiring priorities and needs.

You might be an administrative professional who has seen that the company is actively recruiting senior executives.

This could indicate that you can expect the corporation to soon be hiring support staff to assist these executives.

2. Revise the language in your resume

If you haven’t updated your resume or social media pages in a while, it’s also a good idea to make sure that any language or industry-specific software you use is up-to-date for your job search.

Also, if you’re posting your resume publicly on a job board, it’s crucial that you use the same language that’s used in the job postings you’re interested in.

3. Update your LinkedIn profile

Rechecking your online networking profiles (like your LinkedIn page) at the start of a new job search may be necessary.

This could include things like volunteer work or paid work you’ve embarked on recently.

It’s easy to let your CV and LinkedIn profile go to waste when you’re not actively looking for work.

If a potential employer has trouble determining which of your assets is most up-to-date, you won’t have much luck landing a new position.

4. Contact employers directly

In most cases, the contact details of human resources personnel at the companies you apply to will not be included in job listings.

That doesn’t necessarily make tracking down their contact details a hopeless endeavour, though.

You may learn more by doing things like visiting the company’s website or looking them up on LinkedIn. If you want to follow up on your application, you can do so via email.

You shouldn’t be afraid to reach out and make an effort to connect with people because that personal touch may be all that’s needed to separate you from the competition.

Remember to be polite; a single email is sufficient.

Remember that there are no real dead ends when using job boards; this is one of the most important things to keep in mind.

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