7 Tips For Effective Use Of Internet Use

1. The Internet is a definite must in your job search. There are currently in excess of 30,000 job sites and the number of individual position openings continues to grow exponentially. Learn how to use it productively.
   
2. Almost every major company now has a web site and most also have job listings and career information on their web sites. Often you can submit an application or post a resume on-line at these sites.
   
3. Think of the Internet as a vast research resource, an invaluable tool for increasing your knowledge of employment possibilities and potential employers. Master search engine techniques and you can access limitless data for free.
   
4. Create and maintain several versions of your
   resume: a stunning printed one to hand out or send by snail mail and a plain text format for pasting into e-mail message text. Get an email address, if you don't already have one, and use email to show that you are up-to-date and computer literate.
   
5. Your resume should emphasize skills and
   achievements using the most important words as many times as possible to trigger automated electronic resume scanning software. Modern resumes are heavy on nouns describing events or skills. You have the first 20 lines to capture an e-mail reader's attention. Put a key word summary up front to get the ball rolling into your court.
   
6. Master netiquette and always practice good
   professional manners. Use voice mail and e-mail to stay in contact being aware of the reader's/listener's
   time and attention limits. Network on the Internet
   and in traditional ways.
   
7. Go into every interview ready to show the hiring manager that you can do the job that needs to be done. Become thoroughly familiar with the company, its industry and identify any special talent you have to illustrate abilities and willingness to contribute to the employer's success.

by:
Debra Feldman
(203) 637-3500
email:  debra@jobwhiz.net