Virtually anyone who spends the majority of their job hunt time applying online will become frustrated with the poor rate of positive responses.
Why is this so when online job boards have become so prevalent and seem to make looking for a job easier than ever before? It is precisely because of the illusion of ease associated with online job search that produces frustration. Because it’s so easy to paste in or download your resume, recruiters are being literally inundated, and not only with resumes of qualified personnel. Thinking that casting a wider net will produce greater results, many people are applying for positions that “relate” in any way to their background. Quick and easy to do. This is happening at a time when employers can be very selective in who they consider.
Therefore, when applying online be sure to target positions which your resume clearly supports. Tweak it as needed, especially the keyword section.
On-line applying should not take any more than 30% of your total job hunt time. Networking should take 30-50% of your time. It can support on-line efforts. If you have a key contact within a company, they can directly intercede with HR on your behalf or advise them to pull out your resume from the pile they’ve accumulated.
Some other job hunt strategies to seriously consider in your overall plan include “working” job fairs, joining professional associations, and using social media (LinkedIn, Twitter, etc.) to establish your professional brand and further your outreach.
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