Custom Job Search
When it comes to a job search looking for a job isn't the difficult part. Finding a job? Well, that's another story. Fortunately, the internet offers a lot of job search tools to take advantage of, specifically job search engines. These search engines afford you the convenience of searching for a job in the comfort of your own home initially. They also narrow down your search and target specific jobs that you are best suited for.
Additionally, job search engines normally have a huge job bank that you can investigate by putting in your search criteria --- e.g. industry, location, salary expectations, etc. Unlike your local newspaper, job search engines operate on a broader spectrum and are searchable as long as the job is still available. With the classifieds, you have no idea if the job is still available until you contact the employer.
Not all job search engines are as thorough as they should be. Some are actually restricted to certain regions or countries. However, it is much easier looking for jobs with these types of search engines rather than employing other methods. They are easy to use in that all you have to do is enter some criteria or use the search box and define what you are searching for in the way of employment. Here are the 4 main reasons why job search engines are such an effective tool.
Reason #1 - You can post your resume free of charge. The better job search engines allow you to post your resume FREE of charge. Actually, you can post more than one at a time. If they charge you a price without a money-back guarantee, avoid them like a plague. Chances are they are nothing more than a scam. Posting a resume allows the job search engine to identify jobs that you are fit for. You will oftentimes receive e-mails keeping you updated with job offers.
Reason #2 - You can view the company profile. The more you know about a company that you are applying to, the more you will know if they are a good fit for you. You can see what they have (or don't have) to offer you, and know whether or not you want to be a part of that company before you even apply to them. It also helps you to compare one company against another.
Reason #3 - You can customize your search criteria. One of the biggest benefits of searching for work using a job search engine is that you can customize the search to your criteria and needs. If you want to look at jobs in an area that you are thinking about relocating to, you have that option. If you want a job in a certain salary range, you have that option, also. Category or industry, work schedule preference, and type of employment are other options available to you.
Reason #4 - Job advice is available. Some of the job search engines have other tools that will help you in fine-tuning your search. Advice, help, and tips are available for writing better resumes, branding yourself, or prepping for an interview. These are just some of the addition services or tools available with the better job search engines.
Mark Schaffer the author has more than 8 years experience in selection and hiring functions for the energy industry. You can find more of the author's work at employrium.com.
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