Online job search tips from 2001 still hold true

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Gone are the days of “knocking on the sidewalk” and knocking on doors. Most places would look at applicants with horrified horror if they walked into their offices with a hard copy of their resume looking for a job. Job searching has moved almost entirely online, and the process began shifting to the Internet at the turn of the century. One of our reporters challenged a dial-up modem to compile tips on how to apply for a junior job. Much of it still holds true today. Get your name out there and appeal to as wide an audience as possible. Make it available online so that recruiters can find you. Contact companies that interest you and express your interest. Reach out to as many hiring managers, recruiters, and employees as possible so your name reaches as many ears as possible. Search popular sites for a role that interests you and apply. Watch the posting age. If it has been posted in the last few hours to days, go ahead and apply. If it was posted weeks or even months ago, there is a chance the role has already been filled. See if you can find a newer listing to apply for. Be specific in your search. Don’t just apply to every job you come across. Be tactical in your applications. Narrow down the range and types of jobs you are looking for. Apply to jobs that match your skills and goals. A personalized application can get you a faster interview than a blanket application for more jobs. How do expected salaries compare? Does one seem to have a better culture for you? You can also study the listings to make sure your resume matches what they are looking for. Do you see a skill or qualification pop up that you didn’t list? Add it to your CV so they can see how you fit in. Just don’t lie on your resume. It’s never a good look Watch the video above for more advice on how to get your dream job online If you’re looking to work from home, here are five pieces of equipment you need to improve your experience. DeskEbern Designs Swivel Ergonomic Office Chair 8 Outlet Rotating Surge StripLume Cube Edge LED Desk LightHP Smart Tank 7001 Wireless Printer, Scanner, Copier

Gone are the days of “knocking on the sidewalk” and knocking on doors. Most places would look at applicants with horrified horror if they walked into their offices with a hard copy of their resume looking for a job. Job search has moved almost entirely online.

The process began shifting to the Internet around the turn of the century. One of our reporters challenged a dial-up modem to compile tips on how to apply for a junior job.

Many of them are still true today.

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Get your name out there and resume reaching as wide an audience as possible. Make it available online so that recruiters can find you. Contact companies that interest you and express your interest. Reach out to as many hiring managers, recruiters, and employees as possible so your name reaches as many ears as possible.

Search for vacancies on the Internet

Job listings are posted online 24/7. Search popular sites for a role that interests you and apply. Watch the posting age. If it has been posted in the last few hours to days, go ahead and apply. If it was posted weeks or even months ago, there is a chance the role has already been filled. See if you can find a newer listing to apply for.

Be specific in your search

Don’t just apply to every job posting you see. Be tactical in your applications. Narrow down the range and types of jobs you are looking for. Apply to jobs that match your skills and goals. A personalized application can get you a faster interview than a blanket application for more jobs.

Compare job postings

Do your research and compare different vacancies that you are interested in to make sure it is the place where you want to work. How do expected salaries compare? Does one seem to have a better culture for you?

You can also study the listings to make sure your resume matches what they are looking for. Do you see a skill or qualification pop up that you haven’t listed? Add it to your CV so they can see how you fit in. Just don’t lie on your resume. This is never a good look.

Watch the video above for more tips on how to get your dream job online.

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