Online Job Applications in the Wired World Bridget

Online Job Applications in the Wired World Bridget Meneghini, M. Ed. Career Advisor Godbey 91 bmeneghini@nr. edu 540 -674 -3600, ext. 4432

Career Workshops �Resume Writing For Today’s Employers �Successful Job Interviewing �How To Work A Job Fair �Finding A Job In The Real World �Am I Losing A Job To Facebook? �Networking �Using The Va. Wc To Find a Job �How Can I Afford College? �Personal Finance—How Does It Apply to Employment? �Stress and You �Online Applications In The Wired World

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Objectives �Identify tools/materials needed to complete online job applications �Identify online job application/resume sites �Describe how to effectively complete an online job application �Describe the pitfalls of online job applications �Use what you learned to complete application or upload resume

Tools/Materials for Completing Online Job Applications � An appropriate email address � Internet access in a quiet/non-distracting place � Cover letter--Word � Updated resume--Word � References--Word � Previously completed application (State Application) � Employment history (dates, supervisors, salary, etc. ) � Military Service � Other info. (availability, position, criminal history, etc. )

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Online Job Application/Resume Sites �Monster. com �Schoolspring. com �Indeed. com �Simply. Hired. com �Beyond. com �Roanoke. com �VT. edu �Jobungo. com �Snagajob. com �Linked. In. com

Essential Tidbits to Complete an Online Job Application �Complete the application fully—do not leave anything blank (add N/A if not applicable) �Answer the question completely/honestly �Do not use “See Resume” �Use keywords �Grammar Check �Spell Check Applications may used to eliminate applicants! If you are not computer savvy, ask for help! Save and return to it when you have time!

Online Job Application/Resume Pitfalls �“Black hole” of the database �Must have an account �Resume does not upload correctly �System flaws �PDF vs. Word vs. Plain Text Only (Resume) �Site may not be specific to your locale, interest, etc. �Takes out the networking piece �May have to participate in a screening instrument

Online Applications—Let’s Look at Some Samples from Our Area http: //www. vt. edu/careers https: //www. astihosted. com/pulaski/JAM/Default. Appl icant. asp http: //www. baesystems. jobs/job_start. Frame. asp http: //www. schoolspring. com/ http: //www. nr. edu/jobs/ http: //www. volvogroup. com/group/global/engb/career/Job%20 opportunities/Pages/positions. aspx

Your Turn—What can you do? • Go to indeed. com • Create an account • Upload resume or apply for job TAKE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO SEARCH PREVIOUSLY DISCUSSED SITES!

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