How to get started on a successful online job search.
Difficulty: Average
Time Required: Hours
Here's How:
- Analyze your skills, interests and values to generate a list of potentially satisfying work options
- Develop contacts to help generate information and job leads - networking is important
- Join professional associations
- Join electronic discussion groups in your field of interest
- Inventory your accomplishments and make a list of your assets
- Create a resume and cover letter
- Conduct employer research using online or print directories to target potential employers
- Send your resume and cover letter, then follow up with a phone call
- Start with the major jobs databases to see if they have positions that meet your interests
- Post your resume online
- Check the online classifieds
- Register to have jobs sent to you via email
- Practice interviewing
Tips:
- Keep track of the positions you've applied for
- Don't post confidential information like your social security number online
