Things You'll Need:
- Computer
- Resume
- References
- Paper and pencil
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Step 1
Visit Career Builder.com or Monster.com. Two of the leading online employment database companies in the world, both websites provide employment resources for professionals, laborers, contractors and students in search of internship and employment opportunities. Review the terms and, create a professional profile, upload a resume and cover letter, then begin your online search for job information. As an employee you are asked to review the work and education requirements provided by the employer for each job posting.
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Step 2
Assign your resume and cover letter an eye-popping title. Employers browse thousands of electronic submissions and profiles daily; thereby making it almost imperative that you distinguish your resume and application from the thousands of other equally skilled hopefuls. Define your skill set, level of education and value as a potential candidate with active verbs like: "Award Winning Chef" or "Detail-Oriented Executive Assistant" or "Top Level Account Manager". This strategy will help to short list your resume and move you one step closer to getting an interview!
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Step 3
Visit the website of local or national temporary hiring agencies and local job boards that offer online resources for finding jobs. Using a local web job board will allow you to research jobs that may not always find their way to a larger website like Career Builder or Monster. Remember, because the pool of potential candidates for an employer to interview is greatly reduced at the local level, it is best to focus your resume on the skills, training, and relevant local work experience that will get you noticed and increase your chances of being asked to interview.
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Step 4
Optimize your resources. Because the very nature of electronic submissions creates a surplus of candidates. Submit your resume to hundreds of companies, not just a handful. Most online job boards will retain a list of all the employers you have contacted regarding employment. It is not necessary to limit your submissions in order to "remember" the details of a particular job or company profile. All the information is right there at your fingertips--listed by date, industry, contact person and company information!
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Step 5
Strengthen your online job search results by focusing on the industry where you have the most experience or education. If you are looking to change your career, be sure to include this information in your cover letter. Employers are looking for a visible match, so narrow your online search to the job that serves as an appropriate match to the skills you offer a potential employer. Open your search to related industries and consider looking for work outside of your city or state. Incorporate as many web job boards into your overall search as possible.
