Applying to jobs in non-traditional ways
I have dealt with hundreds of employers over the many years I have been with Workforce Solutions and each employer has their own “perfect way” of sourcing and recruiting candidates. *sigh* Applications . . . They come in many forms. There’s the dreaded online application that asks you to upload your resume then puts everything in the wrong place. There’s the paper application that is too long for its own good. Then we have the request to “please send a resume and cover letter” – to whom? where? why? how?
Posts Tagged 'online applications'
That App Ain’t Right
Published October 8, 2012 Employment ClosedTags: applications, Career advice, Career Fair, cover letter, Employment, Houston jobs, How to find a job, indeed, job hunting, Job Search, job seekers, Job Skills, KSA's, linkedin, online applications, resumes, rich text format, Social Networking, Workforce Solutions
The Tricks of Tweets
Published May 28, 2012 Employment ClosedTags: applications, Career advice, Employers, Employment, hashtags, Houston jobs, How to find a job, job hunting, job hunting blogs, Job Search, job search tools, job seekers, job seeking apps, Job Skills, jobs, mobile technology, Networking, online applications, online job openings, Recruiter, Social Networking, Tweeting, Twitter, Workforce Solutions
Using Twitter for Your Job Search
It’s a well-known fact that there are more people today accessing the Internet via mobile technology than with a desktop or laptop computer. This means that your tablets, iPads, eReaders, mobile phones, and PDAs (does anyone really use these anymore?) are the primary means for accessing the wealth of information on the Internet. Why is this relevant for your job search?
The Key to Completing Online Job Applications
Published May 9, 2011 Employment ClosedTags: applications, Employment, Houston, Houston jobs, How to find a job, job seekers, jobs, online applications, Preparation, Workforce Solutions
Overall, completing online applications requires having most of the same tools needed for filling out paper applications (i.e., dates, former employers, addresses, and phone numbers) right beside you. Continue reading ‘The Key to Completing Online Job Applications’