There are lots of way to apply for jobs and how you submit your job application depends on what the company wants applicants to do. Applicants for employment can apply online for positions at a large number of job sites, apply directly at company web sites, or apply in-person.
What do you do after you've applied? What's the best way to track your job applications? There are free web sites that will help you manage all facets of your job search, including your job applications, your resume, and your networking contacts.
Becomed.com is a free job search management tool. You can record your applications, resumes and cover letter templates, and track the job applications you have sent, how far have they have advanced in the hiring process, and what the next steps in your job search will be.
JibberJobber provides an easy way to keep track of all of the information that you collect during a job search. You can track where you have sent your resumes, the jobs you apply for, and log the status of each job as you proceed through the hiring process.
Both sites are free, so if your job search is getting bogged down, try getting it organized. Even though it seems like it might be time consuming to get started, it will save you time in the long run.
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