Top 7 Tips on Managing Your Digital Job Search

Are you getting the most out of your job search on the internet? With a wrong approach, you can turn off potential employers. Jobseekers need to aware of the little slip-ups that can ruin their chances of getting hired. Most of the time, you may not even be aware that you are making small mistakes during your digital job search, turning off employers you target. Given below are some of the most important tips or job search secrets that come straight from reputable recruiters.

 

1. Name Your Resume File Professionally
While applying for jobs, you are often asked to send your updated resume to employers or the hiring manager. The filename with which you attach the resume to your email has a key role to play, as employers really look at it. Resume file names like ‘Draft Resume' or ‘Resume-2007' (when the current year is 2010) will only put off employers. Therefore, it is essential for jobseekers to give their resume a professional filename like Karl Perera Resume or K Perera Resume. A professional resume filename will make a good impression on hiring managers, employers and recruiters.

 

2. Use an Appropriate Email Address
The next important online job search tip for jobseekers is to use an email address which looks professionals. Emails like Karl.Perera123@gmail.com or Kperera@yahoo.com appear professional. Therefore, do not use emails like bigbee@xxx.com or findouter@xxx.com. Remember, hiring managers, employers and recruiters will also notice your email address. So, use professional email addresses while applying for jobs and sending your resume to potential employers.

 

3. Do not Reject Old Job Postings
Sending in your resume for a job which is 30 days old is not always a bad idea. Most of the job positions may take anything between two weeks and three months to get occupied. Applying to 30-day or old or even older job ads also means you are just one of few jobseekers who applied on that day. Hundreds of job resumes are sent when a new online job ad is posted. On the other hand, applying for a 30 days old job may also increase your chances of attracting the employer's attention. Keep this tip in mind while you search for a job online.

 

4. Skip Position-specific Objectives
Most of the jobseekers add an objective to the top of their resume. There is nothing wrong with using a general objective. But if you use an objective that mentions a specific position which your desire, it may decrease your chances of getting a job. Objectives that include ‘Seeking an Analyst role' should be avoided. Skills are transferable. However, if you specify a specific job position the employers will not think of cross referencing you for other job positions.

 

5. Post Your Resume to Multiple Job Boards
If you really want to make the most of your digital or online job search, you also need to post your resume on as many job websites as possible. Yes, it definitely consumes time but you must submit your resume to multiple job boards. One of the most important tips to remember is that you do not miss to update or refresh your profile on each of job boards where you posted it. An updated profile appears in searches frequently and attracts the attention of hiring managers.

 

6. Include Your GPA if it is 3.0 or Above
This tip does not only apply to college graduates but to even those who have several years of experience. It is a good idea to show off your grade point average if it is higher than 3.0. You can include one or both - the overall GPA and the GPA in your major if it is worth showing off. For example, if both of your GPAs are above 3.0, you can include both. Otherwise include only the one which is more than 3.0.

 

7. Review Your Personal Profiles on Social Networking Sites
Today, social media websites play an important role in the hiring process. Most of the recruiting agencies, HR departments and employers check out a jobseeker's profile on social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter, MySpace etc. Before you send in your resume to potential employers, do remember to edit your personal profiles on all social media sites where you have an account. Remove anything that may have a negative impact on employers. Make your profiles on these websites appear professionals to increase your chances of getting a job.