2. WHAT ARE JOB PORTALS?
• JOB PORTALS, OR JOB BOARDS, ARE SITES
WHERE YOU CAN ADVERTISE JOBS AND
SEARCH FOR RESUMES. THEY ARE AN
INTEGRAL PART OF ALMOST EVERY HIRING
PROCESS AND USING THEM EFFECTIVELY
WILL TRANSLATE INTO QUALIFIED
CANDIDATES FOR RELATIVELY LOW COSTS.
3. HOWTO APPLY FOR JOBS ONLINE
• WHAT YOU NEED TO APPLY
• GET YOUR RESUME READY
• KNOW YOUR EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
• REVIEW SAMPLE JOB APPLICATION FORMS
• CREATE ACCOUNTS ON JOB SITES
• POST YOUR RESUME OR A CANDIDATE PROFILE ONLINE
• USE JOB SEARCH KEYWORD
• SEARCH FOR JOBS ONLINE
• APPLY FOR JOBS ON COMPANY WEBSITES
• WHEN ARE YOU AVAILABLE TO WORK?
• JOB APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
• EMAIL JOB APPLICATIONS
• EMPLOYMENT TESTS
• ONLINE JOB APPLICATION FOLLOW-UP
4. INFORMATION YOUNEEDTO APPLY FOR A JOB
INFORMATION REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A JOB APPLICATION
• PERSONAL INFORMATION
• EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
• RESUME AND COVER LETTER
• REFERENCES
• AVAILABILITY
• CERTIFICATION
• WRITING SAMPLES
• SAMPLE JOB APPLICATIONS AND LETTERS
5. 9 THINGS TO KEEP IN MINDWHENYOU APPLY FOR A JOB ONLINE
1. TAKE A VERY GOOD LOOK AT THE JOB DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH THE COMPANY, CONNECT WITH EMPLOYEES
3. ENSURE THAT ALLYOUR RESPONSES ARE ACCURATE, TO-THE-POINT, AND
COMPLETE
4. JUSTIFY YOUR CAREER BREAKS
5. CUSTOMIZE YOUR RESUME, TRIM OUT THE SKILLS IRRELEVANT TO THE
JOB
6. CREATE A SHORT AND SWEET COVER LETTER
7. FORMAT YOUR RESUME AND COVER LETTER AND REVIEW FOR MISTAKES
8. SANITIZE YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA PROFILES
9. UPSKILL TO BRIGHTEN YOUR CHANCES
CHOOSE WELLAND DON’T LOSE HOPE
7. HOWTO ATTACHA RESUME TO AN ONLINE JOB APPLICATION
• READ THE JOB POSTING TO LEARN THE RESUME
FORMAT REQUIREMENTS.
• REVISE YOUR CURRENT RESUME OR CONVERT IT TO
THE REQUIRED FORMAT.
• CLICK THE "BROWSE" BUTTON ON THE JOB WEBSITE
TO SEARCH FOR THE LOCATION WHERE YOUR
DOCUMENT HAS BEEN SAVED. SELECT THE
APPROPRIATE FILE AND CLICK "UPLOAD" OR
"CONTINUE."
• REVIEW YOUR ATTACHED RESUME BEFORE YOU
FINALIZE THE APPLICATION.
8. What Are "Referral Sources" on a Job
Application?
The phrase "referral source" on a job application relates to how you happened upon the open position.
Employers like to know what recruiting strategies and tactics produce the best job candidates; therefore,
the information you provide in this section of the application is for employer recruiting purposes. It doesn't
usually impact your employment, though a personal referral is often beneficial.
Referral Source Examples
In some cases, employers list several options for referral. Otherwise, you must indicate the best response.
Typical referral sources include radio or television commercials, websites, help wanted ads, friend or
family member, current employee and search engines. It is especially important to mention if you were
referred by someone the hiring manager views favorably.
9. ADVANTAGES OF JOB PORTALS
• NETWORKING
• CONVENIENCE
• INFORMATION
• ACCESS
10. HOWTO EXPRESS INTEREST IN A JOB WITHOUTBEING DESPERATE?
• ONLINE APPLICATION PROCESS
• EMAILAPPLICATION
• FOLLOW-UP CONTACT
• INTERVIEW
• FINAL SELECTION
11. 10 THINGS YOUSHOULDKNOWABOUT JOB PORTAL
• FREE OR PAID
• TOP COMPANIES LISTED
• QUALITY SERVICE
• EASY REGISTRATION
• SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE
• CURRENT OPENINGS
• TRAINING MATERIAL
• REPUTATION
• BLOG/ ADVICE PAGE
• MOBILE APP