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E-Search Can Turn a New Job Into E-Reality
03/ 28/ 2002


While the days of searching through newspaper "Help Wanted" ads may not be completely gone, numerous new Web sites offer an easy way for job seekers to reach hundreds of thousands of potential employers (and for employers to reach millions of potential job applicants). In today's Workshop, Jeffrey Moses shares a few tips for optimizing use of these sites.

Each of the following sites facilitates the link between applicants and employers. They offer a wide spectrum of job opportunities, with their specialties listed below.

www.careermosaic.com -- emphasis on sales, healthcare, finance and technology.

www.careerpath.com -- emphasis on technology.

www.headhunter.net -- emphasis on technology, finance, sales.

www.hotjobs.com -- emphasis on marketing/advertising, technology and finance.

www.monster.com -- emphasis on technology and healthcare.

www.careerbuilder.com -- widely general, searches jobs from more than50 Web sites.

You can find dozens of other sites simply by typing in "employment," "job recruiting," or simply "jobs" in your search engine of choice.

Each of the sites mentioned above provides ample space for the posting of resumes. Some even offer the possibility of posting up to five different resumes. Since the key link between employers and applicants is usually a key word search (i.e., Java programmer, Visual Basic programmer, web page designer, advertising writer, etc.), be sure to tailor each resume for a specific type of job feature you'd like. But keep each resume general in nature, too, because employers may key in on a specific word then examine the entire resume for compatibility. Most employers -- especially those in small businesses -- are looking for applicants with a wide variety of skills.

The beauty of searching for jobs on the Internet is that all the job recruitment sites let you search by specifying geographic location, type of job, salary ranges, etc. Some sites even notify you by E-mail (if you desire) when a job is posted that matches your specifics.

If you doubt the impact of your resume, consider consulting with a resume specialist. Most potential employers scan the Internet quickly, but will take the time to examine a resume that appeals to them. A good presentation can make all the difference. (See below for a few good books on the subject.)

If you already have a job you like but are just looking around to see what's available, all the sites described above allow you to block specific companies from seeing your resume. Also, anonymity is available upon request to safeguard your present employment while you search for your next rung up.
These sites are obviously not for job applicants only. Employers are using them to quickly and inexpensively find just the right person for a position. The homepages of each of the sites listed above makes it easy for employers to search, either by job type or key word.

Some great books on the subject for job seekers and employers. All are available through the online booksellers or your favorite local retailer:

"Cyberspace Resume Kit: How to Make and Launch a Snazzy Online Resume," by Mary B. Nemnich and Fred Edmund Jandt, Paperback, October 1998, about $14

"The Employers' Guide to Recruiting on the Internet," by Ray Schreyer and John Lewis, Jr., Paperback, June 1998, about $25
"Internet Resumes: Take the Net to Your Next Job!", by Peter D. Weddle. Paperback, August 1998, about $15

"Electronic Resumes & ; Online Networking: How to Use the Internet to Do a Better Job Search," by Rebecca Smith, Paperback, January 1999, about $12

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