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There are a ton of career resources available online that allow for a comprehensive job search. Use these five job searching tips to get the most out of your online job hunt and land your dream job faster.

Job Searching Tip 1: Use Job Notification Agents

Many online job boards like Monster, Careerbuilder and Jobing give you the option to conduct a job search on a regular basis and have the results of those agents emailed to you. These emails make it easy to find out what jobs are currently open, whether you are actively seeking employment or just want to stay abreast of possible career opportunities.

Job Searching Tip 2: Apply With Care

Apply only to jobs that you are truly qualified or interested in. It is easy to just start submitting to every job possibility without considering how well the job would fit you. Resist to urge.  Recruiters are very busy people, and who knows – that same recruiter may have another position posted that is actually right for you – tomorrow!  Applying to jobs indiscriminately sends a poor message about the focus of your job search and the quality of your candidacy.

Job Searching Tip 3: Tailor Your Resume

Research the companies that you apply to and tailor your cover letters and resumes to fit the jobs and the positions you are applying for.  There is no better way to impress a recruiter than to help them easily understand why you fit their culture and the job you are applying to. Spend some time visiting the company website, carefully read the job description, review the company profile and watch the company employment video. Performing in-depth company research will really pay off.

Job Searching Tip 4: Find What Works

Use a variety of different job boards and career resources at first and find out what works best for you.  After a while you will be able to tell which is the best resource for you in your location and career field of interest. The big job boards like Monster and Career Builder are good for searching a wide variety of jobs. If you are unwilling to relocate then you may want to keep your job search local with job boards like Jobing and Simply Hired. Job sites like Jobs in the Money and Dice cater to professional in specific career fields. Once you find what works best for your job search you can begin to budget your time accordingly.

Job Searching Tip 5: Keep Your Resume Fresh

Keep updating your resume. When searching for a job, notice the last time the job position was posted. You may even try filtering your job results to view only the latest jobs available.  Similarly, employers search through resume databases looking for candidates that have recently updated their information. Keeping your information current tells employers:

a.  You are actively looking for new employment – now.
b.  Your employment background, work experience and contact information is current.
c.  You are ready to interview, and even start your new job on a reasonable timetable. 

Whatever job boards you use or career advice you receive, remember there is no magic formula to landing your dream job.  Your job search is a process that requires your passion, diligence and the flexibility to continue to improve your approach.

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