Employee Advantages of Online Job Application
Using the Internet to apply for employment can make life easier for job seekers by reducing costs and simplifying transmission.
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Simplicity
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You can create your resume in a word processing program and attach it to an email, where you write a quick cover note. There is no need to fill out envelopes or use mail merge features.
Cost
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Free web-based email services mean that many jobs can be applied to with a mouse click, and there is no postage, envelope or paper costs involved. Applying online has the added benefit of arriving instantly, whereas posted resumes could take days to arrive at a firm.
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Automation
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If you want to write a cover letter and mail a resume, you have to fill out different contact information and address an envelope. Applying online or via email eliminates most of this.
Verified Receipt
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While you could send certified mail, or verify that a resume was printed out at an employer's machine, it is easy to attach a request for a read receipt for free on an email and on sites like Monster.
Keywords
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Human resources managers often search databases of resumes by looking for specific keywords. Rather than trying to stand out in a stack of envelopes, job seekers can use the right phrases to attract attention.
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