Me & the Boss

Me & the Boss

Thursday, March 26, 2009

Finding Employment Online

By Francisco Rodriguez

In tough financial times, finding employment online can be like searching for the North Star on a cloudy night. Few open positions are listed in your local newspaper's classified ads. While this is partially caused by a lack of new jobs, it is also caused by a shift in advertising mediums. Newspapers are a dying breed, and many companies have turned to newer methods of connecting with potential employees.

If you're looking for new employment online, the Internet is an easy way to find it. Many employers have started using the Internet to find interested and qualified workers for their business. This eliminates the hassle of filling out applications in the office and submitting resumes in person. By searching Internet classified ads, you can find the right job for you and continue your career today. Many sites exist that offer job listings for every field imaginable. Some sites are pay-per-post, while others are completely free. The advances in online communication over the last decade have made it simple for businesses to connect with potential employees. Just go to your favorite search engine and enter the occupation that you're looking for and you're sure to find many matches.

42% of the online job searchers are between the ages of 30 - 49. These workers tend to maintain their employment for a longer period of time. However they tend to face the crash and burn effect when facing unemployment. Unlike the 60% category that face constant job change and are experienced at change every 1, 2 or 3 years. The 42%ers tend to take it hard when let go and facing the daunting prospect of finding a new job.

Many listings offer home employment. While this sounds like a dream come true to some, be careful when applying to work at home positions. There are a lot of scams, so do some homework to make sure the business you're applying to is reputable. Freelance writing is a great way to make some cash from home, but envelope stuffing is certainly a fraud. Look for testimonials from satisfied employees, and find examples of other reputable businesses in the same industry.

Most of the online employment seekers are men by a two to one ratio, and the most likely to seek for jobs online are executives at 44%, and office workers at 49%. One of the most challenging conditions to clog the online job search market is the fact that 52% of the workforce has internet access and that's only going to increase. So what's your best option to securing a new job? Network, that's it, call your friends, relatives, and career contacts and begin to dig for opportunities. You cannot afford to search for a job online alone in today's market; you will need a more comprehensive strategy.

Whether you're a tech-head or not, online employment listings are a great way to continue your current career path or start a new one. It's all up to you. Once you figure out what you're looking for, get your resume ready and start emailing it to your prospective employers. Internet classifieds are the new way for the unemployed or under-employed to connect with great new job opportunities.

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