How to Surf the Internet for Jobs

Use the Internet as a resource to find your next job.

The Internet provides a wealth of employment opportunities for individuals searching for a new job. Employers use the Internet as a paperless method for potential employees to fill out applications and resumes for review. Vacant positions are posted online where potential candidates can view job descriptions and learn about the company. Use the Internet as a resource to find your next job and advance your career.

Instructions

1. Create an Internet-friendly resume. Use an up-to-date word processing program to create a resume that can be easily cut and pasted or attached into a potential employer's website. Do not use complicated templates that will cause formatting errors and distort the overall look of your resume.

2. Fill out an online profile and post your resume with an online employment site. Online employment sites search a variety of job postings in your area and in your field of expertise. Email notifications are sent to your inbox with job postings that potentially fit your qualifications. Apply for jobs that meet your interests and needs.

3. Search for potential employers using an online business listing database. For example, if you are looking for a job in a hospital, search for local hospital listings by ZIP code or city name. Search job postings for individual hospitals using their websites. Fill out an applicant profile and post your resume for each potential position.

4. Use an Internet search engine to find specific employment sites for your area of expertise. For example, search "nursing jobs in Colorado" to find sites specific to nursing positions in the state of Colorado. Use these sites to narrow your employment search and find job openings in your area.

5. Join a professional networking site to increase your employment connections. Create a profile on a professional networking site to learn about job openings and career opportunities from recruiters and other professionals.

Tips & Warnings

• Create a PDF format file of your resume that will preserve all formatting and details.

• Create a professional online image of yourself. Ensure that any photos or other online information about you reflects positively on your professional image.

• Only submit online profiles to reputable employers.

References

• CareerBuilder.com: Top 10 Online Job Search Tips
• Morris County Library: Internet Job Search Tips; Aug. 24, 2010

Resources

• Monster.com: Homepage
• LinkedIn: Homepage