In the past, pounding the pavement and meeting employers in person was one of the finest ways to find work. Much of this job can be simplified in the Internet age by connecting with employers online. Instead of hitting the streets, look for a new job on the internet.
Job Openings
The Internet can help you widen your job search by providing you with access to thousands of job postings. Workopolis (workopolis.com), Monster (monster.com), and LinkedIn (linkedin.com) all have job postings for the United States and the rest of the world. If you're willing to relocate for work, this can help you find more opportunities. Craigslist (craigslist.com), Kijiji (kijii.com), and Backpage (backpage.com) are examples of local classified sites where you can find job openings in your area.
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The Internet and Social Media
You can get up close and personal with potential employers via social media. LinkedIn, for example, allows you to connect with employers through your network of friends and coworkers. You can follow companies and recruiters on Twitter (twitter.com), and they may provide information about impending job openings. Similarly, there are many corporate pages on Facebook (facebook.com) that provide career information. You can use social media not only to receive information, but also to contact potential employers and network actively in your job search.
Employers to Research
Researching potential employers is one of the finest ways to find jobs online. Use websites like CareerOneStop (careerinfonet.org), Jobstar (jobstar.org), and LinkedIn to focus your search to specific organisations if you have a specific field in mind. You can next look into the company's specifics to determine if it interests you as a potential employer.
Examining Pay
When looking for work, it's critical to have realistic compensation expectations. Salary information is available on a number of websites. For example, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (bls.gov) publishes salary data in a variety of fields. The pay wizard on Salary.com provides similar data based on job title and region. Vault (vault.com) offers wage data by industry, profession, and even individual companies.
Putting Your Resume Together
It's not just about finding the proper work; it's also about persuading companies that you're the best candidate for the job. One option to do this is to post your CV online. VisualCV (visualcv.com) and Myresumeonline.org, as well as LinkedIn, allow you to display your curriculum vitae. Create a video resume and upload it to a video sharing site like YouTube (youtube.com), Vimeo (vimeo.com), or Photobucket to really stand out (photobucket.com).
