Find and respond to job postings online.

Based on today’s search-oriented society, the first thing anyone will do when beginning a job search is find and respond to online job advertisements. It’s all about typing in some search terms that describe the type of job you want, applying for whatever comes up, applying for interviews, and landing the job after a week or two. Unfortunately, most of the time, it doesn’t work like that. Finding a job today requires a little more effort.

It takes some time to analyze all the available job offers.

It takes some time to analyze all available job offers, understand which ones fit your profile. That’s why you can’t just rely on the job title. Many candidates who go this route (without thoroughly analyzing the job) end up being rejected at job interviews. So it is important to understand that it does not apply to anything or everything.

Here are some tips you can apply when doing your job search online:

1) Check the company websites.

If there is a company you would like to work for, check their website. Most of the time you will find a section called “Careers”. This section allows you to apply for a position even if they are not hiring at the time. By doing this, the company will notice your desire to work with them, so this can give you extra points, over other applicants, when a new position opens up. Most of the time, companies love to hire professionals who have a connection or value associated with their company. To have affection for the company is to love its culture and also the brand. When you fill out the online application form, let them know in one of the fields on the form that you have actual knowledge of the company.

2) Visit job search websites.

The following sites: Monster.com, Indeed.com, Craigslist.org, and CareerBuilder.com are great resources for finding a job. Their search engines allow you to find by keyword, location, category, salary, etc. Some of these sites have career resources and some even allow you to post your resume online. These sites post hundreds and even thousands of jobs, so be sure to visit them regularly.

3) Use Google to search.

You can type “nursing jobs in Toronto, Ontario,” for example, and check what Google returns. You’ll notice that most of the links point to the job platform sites listed above and also to sites you haven’t visited yet. Change Google search terms a bit to get even more live results.

4) Use job boards.

Many companies search online job boards for potential new qualified employees. Post to job boards related to your skill sets, this way you will have a better chance of being hired by these companies for your dream job. In case the job board allows members to post their resumes, be sure to post yours. Choosing a very catchy and professional headline will increase your chances of being picked by employers.