How to Find a Job on the Web--Part One

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Finding a job used to mean relying on the newspaper to see if a company was hiring. But in today's Internet age, job hunters have the Web to help.

Not only can you search tons of job websites to get information, but many corporations have websites that you can look over to see their hiring needs and submit resumes.

So finding a job on the Web is easy. All you have to do is get connected.

This is the first of a two-part series, so be sure to read Part Two.

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Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

Internet Access
Resume
Cover letter

Step1

Perfect your resume. Before you start searching, it's vital to have a solid resume. Make sure that it is up-to-date and free of errors. Try listing some of your competencies such as "Business Development" or "Sales" in addition to having a top-notch objective--or better yet, a personal profile. Make sure you have the resume saved in a plain text format as well, which makes it easier to post on job sites.

Step2

Get your cover letter in action. In addition to your resume, you're going to want to make sure that your cover letter is brief, but does make the interviewer want to know more. Go over your career goal and mention your experience. Then explain why you are the best candidate for the job.

Step3

Post away. Now comb the Internet for job sites. Monster.com isn't the only one! There are also industry-specific sites that you can find simply by doing a Google search. Make sure that when you post your resume and cover letter, you don't title your profile too generally. Saying "Motivated Public Relations Professional with Golden Rolodex" does more than saying "PR Resume." You get the point, right? Be specific. Also, if you're looking in multiple industries, most sites will let you upload a few resumes and cover letters which you can personalize and slant towards various jobs.

Tips & Warnings

Don't just rely on monster.com. Explore other sites such as Indeed (see Resources below).
Look at industry-specific websites for job postings.
Approach individual companies that may not be hiring at the time, but can keep your resume on file.