Do people still refer to classified ads to look for a job? Are there still employers posting flyers for job vacancies? The internet has changed the way we live, including how we look for jobs.
If you are looking for example jobs in India, you visit a job search engine like Jobtonic.in, make an account, check job postings and then apply. Sounds easy right? But is there any success in your job search?
As much as online job search has made it more convenient for job seekers like those in India, it also made competition fiercer. One job posting can generate 20 even to hundreds of applicants.
So how can you rise about the rest? And be the successful candidate to get that job?
Polish your resume
Resume is very important. Most job search engine let you upload your resume while there are some that let you input your information based on their own program. This should not be taken for granted – this is your chance to get noticed, be interviewed, and then eventually hired.
When creating your resume, always stick to what is essential. Avoid flowery words or those experiences that seem irrelevant to your credentials as a jobseeker. Employers will notice you if you have a well-organized resume – systematize your education, experience, and skills. Keep it concise – a long resume doesn’t make you a better candidate.
Support your Credentials
Traditional job hunting means looking for those people for reference. Those they are still needed, you don’t have to rely to these people to give you praises and back up your qualifications. As a jobseeker online, why not use the internet to boost your resume?
Add links to articles that can give you more credit – a news about the conference you attend or a blog about you. Have a blog? Use it to give you an edge.
Use a professional photo
A picture paints a thousand words. The photo you will use in your profile should always speak about yourself – a confident, reliable, and hardworking