By Peter Thompson


The Internet has changed the way people look for employment. If you have not tried to find jobs for twenty years, you may have a lot to learn about how the process works in the wifi world of today. Finding a job is only half the battle. It all seems like a lot of busy work until you actually land a job. This is why landing a job etiquette will be a part of this discussion.

A good place to start is with your resume, because you will need one with every application you complete. There are Internet resume experts who will help you create a resume that employers find appealing. Going through this process will automatically link you to a multitude of Internet job finders who will send you daily emails regarding potential employment.

Local staffing agencies can also be useful. These agencies vet prospective employees and do a lot of work for the employer. For this reason, some employers will only hire through a staffing agency. You stand a pretty good chance of at least getting an interview. Even if you do not get hired, the interview is an opportunity to practice your self presentation skills. Making a good impression could create a future employment opportunity.

Staffing agencies tend to locate entry level and mid level candidates for employers. Job seekers at the executive level may discover that professional job finders are more effective for their skill level. These professionals, also called head hunters, are more suited to executive level employment, and the jobs they have may not be listed on other sites.

An Internet search using the term professional job finders will return several companies that are called recruitment agencies or career placement. A further Internet search for the top ten professional job finders will provide information on which of these firms may be more effective for you.

If you are already employed at a company with many employees and positions, review the job boards for job vacancies on a regular basis. This is the best opportunity for finding work, because the employer already knows you and your work ethic. At the very least you will be able to interview for the job and make another good impression.

Nothing can really beat the ease of a job search engine. As long as you have a PDF copy of your resume and cover letter, you can easily apply for all positions of interest. The sites make it easy to narrow searches so you only see positions relevant to your personal search.

Social media sites geared toward professionals have positions posted which are updated regularly. These positions will be matched to the profile that you created when you joined the site. If you are using the site to link to other professionals on a regular basis there is a good chance that you may know someone at the company that is looking to fill a vacancy.

Regardless of what paths you take to locate employment, set a high standard for yourself to always behave professionally. For every online application you complete, follow up with hard copies of your resume and cover letter. If you have interviews, they should be followed up the next day with a well written thank you note. The process can be tedious, but patience and persistence will eventually get the desired result, employment.




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