How to Respond to Employment Ad Online
Many companies and businesses choose to post job openings online. You may find these at online job sites such as Monster.com or on local, state and national classified ad sites. This gives the employer or recruiter an advantage by getting the word out to the most prospects for the least amount of expense. It also means stiff competition. Knowing how to respond properly to an online employment ad can make the difference in whether or not your application receives the attention you desire.
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Things You'll Need
- Reputable jobs sites
- The right qualifications
- A timely response
- To fill out the application as directed
- Cover letter and resume emailed
- Follow-up contact
Instructions
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Make sure you are going to legitimate job sites. Many scam sites are out there, ready to take advantage of job seekers by charging fees, asking for credit card information or posting job listings that are too good to be true. Pick reputable sites, such as Monster.com, Careerbuilder.com, Jobcentral.com and Hotjobs.yahoo.com, which let you do job searches and post resumes for free.
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Ensure that you are qualified for the job ads you decide to answer. You should have as many of the listed skills as possible. Applying for a position for which you are not a good match is a waste of both your time and the employer's.
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Respond in a timely manner to the employment ad. You may be sure there will be many other applicants for the same job, and delaying an application can be to your disadvantage. Check the deadline for applications so you don't miss the cut-off period.
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Make certain you fill out any provided online application for an employment ad to the specifications requested. This could indicate to your potential employer whether or not you can follow orders on the job.
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Email your resume, with cover letter, to the appropriate person or company. The contact information is usually included in the employment ad. Your subject line should be the title of the job as it is stated in the ad. Your cover letter should be brief, but concise and geared toward letting the employer or recruiter know how you can best fit their specific needs. Include a well-formatted resume in your email's body. Read over your cover letter and resume carefully before submitting them to ensure accuracy, spelling, grammar and the like are correct. Careless mistakes can prevent you from getting your paperwork reviewed any further.
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Do a follow-up by email or, if possible, by phone to the appropriate individual within five to seven business days after you apply. This lets the employer know you are still interested in the job. Request to speak to the hiring official to ask if he has had the chance to review your resume and to ask for a date and time for a face-to-face interview. Be polite, but aggressive.
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Tips & Warnings
Remember to always do things in a professional manner.
Avoid "scam" jobs sites.
Look for jobs on reputable employment websites.
Respond to more than one ad.
Be persistent.
