A common mistake by people conducting an online job search is to not track the jobs they have applied to. It isn’t uncommon for a recruiter with a job posted in a few locations to receive the same persons resume for all of them. While you may see that as being thorough, a company sees that as a lack of detail orientation.
The best way to manage your online applications is to keep a notebook with the name of the company, the position title or name, the reference number or code it referred to and the date you submitted your information. Ideally, if you have the resources, it is great to print a copy of the job description or job ad for each of the positions you applied to and keep them near the folder. You should keep the descriptions for 60 days - believe it or not, there is often a long turnaround time on positions, or until you hear back (either way) from the company.
Don’t be afraid to follow up! 20 years ago, a phone call after a resume submission was common practice. Sending a follow up email or leaving a message may not result in a job, or even a reply, but it will help them know that you cared beyond the other 500 online applicants that didn’t take that extra step.
The key thing to remember is that an online job search should be taken as seriously as a traditional search. With the instant delivery, people expect instant results and often apply to more jobs than they can manage. Keeping track of the positions you apply for and remembering that it may take a while to get back to you will help you in your online job search.
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