5 Things Not to Do If You Want To Get A Job Using The Web

Finding a job on the web is in many ways similar to finding a job from any other source e.g. newspaper ads. But there are new techniques to be learnt and many pitfalls to be avoided.
My experience has been gained the hard way - by making all the mistakes first! OK let's start out by discussing a few things you should NOT do.

Do NOT become a "web" warrior. The web is a great tool for researching opportunities and obtaining contact details, but you will not get a job by only talking to your computer. You must talk to people to continuously expand your network of contacts and to gain feedback on the progress of your job search.

Do NOT submit your CV/resume to more than 50 recruitment agencies. Try to target your submissions to local agencies and agencies with expertise in your field of interest. Check the recruiter website to gain an impression of the agency's experience and area of expertise. It is OK for your network of recruitment agencies to naturally expand as your job search progresses.

Do NOT submit your CV/resume without a covering letter. The covering letter can of course be in the form of an e-mail. Once again the contents of the letter must be targeted to your area of expertise and contain your full contact details.

Do NOT spend hours trawling through job sites looking for the "perfect" job. It is usually possible to set up daily job alerts or an RSS feed for a search query of your choice. Ensure that your search query is targeted only at relevant roles so that you are not overwhelmed by lengthy e-mails listing irrelevant job vacancies.

Do NOT set up a mailing list of likely employers. I must stress that a generic letter will not find favour with any employer. You must target each letter to a specific employer selling what you have to offer to meet their specific needs.

A "scattergun approach" will expend a lot of your energy and time with little result. Do not confuse activity with actively pursuing a goal. Next time I'll discuss how to begin your targeted job search to achieve your goal.

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