6 Tips for a successful online job search:
By Cham Posted Date: July 15, 2016
As a job seeker you can use these tips to search for jobs more effectively and increase your chances of getting hired:
- Choose the job sites carefully: Jobs can be listed on thousands of different website, so as a job seeker it can get confusing sometimes. It is important to be very selective about the websites you use. As a comprehensive search engine for jobs in Sri Lanka, jobAds.lk will help you find the ideal job for you and allow you to directly apply and send through your resumes (CVs) to a variety of employers all through one system.
- Refine your job search: Make use of keywords and other search filters so you can narrow your job search to more relevant ones that suit your skillset. You can use things like location filters to find a job near to you and more convenient or salary filters to find ones that offer the pay you are looking for.
- Set Up Email Job Alerts: A feature some good job search engines tend to have. Using and setting up email job alerts will help you stay up to date with newly added jobs that match your search criteria.
- Keep it relevant: It is important to only apply for jobs you are qualified for. Companies notice the skills and experience they’re looking for. If you don’t have these your resume will be ignored and it will be wasted time.
- Watch out for scam listings: If you see any job listings that promise a quick and easy income, or requires a sign-up fee or asks for personal bank information when applying then be wary. These are most likely scams. – this is why choosing the right websites is important – at jobAds.lk each job is reviewed and activated before being shown on our website, this means no scam jobs.
- Do your research: Before submitting your resume and cover letter always take the time to do your research about the employer. Try to find employer contacts and address your cover letters to them, this shows that you have taken the initiative to learn more about the company you want to work for.
Our next post will discuss some basic resume and cover letter tips
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