Steps for Online Jobs

 

1. How to Apply
Before you start job searching online, you should first prepare to complete online job applications. This requires gathering all the information you'll need to apply.

In order to apply for a job online and to complete online job applications, you'll need Internet access, an email address to use for job searching, an up-to-date resume, a cover letter for some jobs, your employment history, and your availability to work if you're applying for a part-time job.

In addition, as part of the job application process, you may need to take an online employment test and provide employment references.

Read below for tips on how to apply for a job online.

2. Get Your Resume Ready
Before you start looking for jobs and completing online job applications, you'll need an updated version of your resume ready to upload. You may also need a cover letter to apply for some jobs.

Make sure your resume includes your current contact information and work history. Save your resume as yournameresume.doc, rather than with a generic file name like "resume." This way, the hiring manager will connect you with the resume when they review it. Here's how to name your resume and cover letter.

Have a basic cover letter ready that you can customize for each job you apply to. You should always include a cover letter when applying for a job, unless the job listing specifically says not to.

Some sites let you upload an existing resume from Microsoft Word on your computer with the click of a button. Sometimes you will be asked to convert the document to a PDF or other kind of file. On other sites, you may need to copy and paste your resume into an online profile or use a resume builder that is incorporated into the job application system.

3. Previous Working Experience 
Have the details of your employment history ready. Online application systems typically ask for the same information as paper job applications, including your contact information, educational background, and employment history including job titles, starting and ending dates of employment, and salary for each position.

You may need the full address of your previous employers, along with the phone number of the company and your supervisor's name.

4. Search For Online Job Websites and Create Your Own Account
Some job boards and company websites require users to create an account when they apply for jobs. It's a good idea to start your online job search by creating an account on at least one of the major job boards including Monster, CareerBuilder, and Dice for tech jobs. If you're seeking a professional position, it's also important to create a profile on LinkedIn.

In order to create an account, you'll need to register with a current email address so that your account can be confirmed. Your user name will either be your email address or a name you select. You'll be able to choose a password for your account.

Some sites allow job seekers to register with their Facebook or LinkedIn information. On those sites, you'll able to use your Facebook or LinkedIn user name and password to access the site. You may also be able to import your employment history from the site you use to connect.

5. Search Online Jobs That Matches Your Skills
In addition to using job boards (which post jobs submitted by employers), using a job search engine can save you a lot of online job search time. When you use a job search engine, you can search for jobs found across various job boards and employer websites.

For example, the job search engine LinkUp searches for jobs only on company websites, so all the listings you get will be current openings. Indeed.com searches jobs on job boards, newspapers, associations, and company websites, including most of the Fortune 1000 companies.

Search using the job search keywords list you created and you'll get a list of job openings that match your specifications very quickly. When you click on a job opening, you'll get instructions on how to apply and/or be directed to a company website to apply.

6. Take Time to Read Job Instructions.
It's important to follow all instructions when applying for jobs online. You may need to fill out a profile, upload your resume and cover letter, and/or take an employment test as part of the online application process.

Regardless of how you apply, it's important to follow the company's application instructions, to submit all the required materials, and to carefully proofread your application before you click the "Submit" button.

Keep track of the job site accounts you create so you can track your applications, apply for more jobs, and keep your resume updated. Here are the best ways to organize your job search.

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