What Are Some of the Pros & Cons of Posting on Internet Job Sites?
The Internet has changed how employers and employees meet to form a relationship. It is difficult to know exactly how successful online recruiting is, because the job-posting websites often only get people together and do not help with the hiring process. Online job searches are growing in popularity and offer some benefits and drawbacks to both parties.
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Larger Audience
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Both companies posting jobs and people posting resumes enjoy a larger audience by using online job services compared to more traditional avenues. The chances of finding the right person, or the right job, increase with this larger audience. An individual is more likely to have his resume picked up by a company that he did not know was hiring, or in a field where he never thought of applying. A company can use the larger audience to increase its networking opportunities. A person who sees the job posted may not be interested, but may know someone who is.
Application Ease
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The application process is much simpler for everyone with Internet job sites. A candidate can quickly attach his resume to an online form or just email the resume to the posted email address. He does not have to drive to a place of employment and fill out an application, or buy stamps to mail a resume. Hiring managers can screen online resumes better by keeping all of the documents electronically, and some job sites have online tools to help organize and schedule people for interviews, tracking them through the process.
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Privacy Concerns
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On the Internet, privacy is always in question. When a person puts a resume out in cyberspace, he never knows where that resume might end up. Many job sites take steps to prevent this, but the applicant still has little control over his resume. A company may have the same problem -- the job posting may be circulated to other sites without the company's knowledge, resulting in the wrong type of candidate being recruited. Bots may capture the email address of the hiring manager and send sales pitches from recruiters or from companies offering unneeded services.
Impersonal Process
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A job applicant's best chance to make a good impression is to meet the hiring manager face to face, even when this requires more effort. A hiring manager can sometimes screen more effectively when putting a name with a face. To both parties, the online job posting is at first simply images on a screen; the human element is reduced. A candidate who can make a strong first impression in person will need to craft his resume carefully to be certain that he has a chance to make that impression.
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