It's a minefield out there! 4,700 registered job boards (and growing daily) covering
every niche job area imaginable including yes, a site dedicated to kayak instructors
and another to stunt extras and another to well…... Combine that with 17,000 recruitment
businesses, most of which have some kind on online presence, employers advertising
directly and the Internet can appear more of a hindrance than a help!
The Internet can be an utter waste of time if not used efficiently. It is also not
the only option available to you.
See Avoiding online applications
When used correctly, however, the internet is an invaluable search tool. It is by
far the most common way to search and apply for your next career move. In marketing
terms the Internet is now used by ABC1's in their job search in one form or another
in over 90% of cases.
The key to navigate the internet is to think of it as an expedition. The expedition
to your next career move! To succeed you need the right tools (CV's and application
letters), the right map and a compass (the right sites, ability to search for the
right path and an ability to go in the right direction!), energy (it will take an
hour an evening for a couple of weeks to do it properly) and persistence (calling,
chasing, following up).
By adhering to the following advice, you will be able to hone in on your target job
and be far more effective in your online search.
How to plan your search
How to choose the job boards to search
How to efficiently source the sales job for you
Why it is necessary to be efficient in your job search
Search keywords to efficiently source the job for you
Using keywords in your CV
How and when to follow a job application
Job search advice from sales professionals
Online applications aren't always the answer
But remember, stay safe when job searching. Identity theft and recruitment scams
are on the rise in the UK as more people are applying for jobs online. Consider the
following when navigating the Internet:
How to ensure a website is legitimate
Identity Theft when job searching
Identity theft in the digital age
Be careful about making sensitive data 'open source'
Be careful to whom you send your CV
ob Boards and Identity Theft
Recruitment Scams
Social Networking
