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Best Practices For Online Job Search<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019ve applied for a job within the past decade, you\u2019ve probably done it online.<\/h2>\n

With that being said, you might think that you\u2019re an old pro at this, but that is not necessarily the case. There are plenty of tricks of the trade that you need to keep in mind when you are looking for a job virtually that tend to slip through the cracks.<\/p>\n

Keep these Tips in mind when you are applying for jobs, and start applying.<\/h2>\n

Pick a Decent Job Search Site<\/h2>\n

Not all job search sites are created equal. One may lead you to your next dream job, and another may lead you to a bunch of scams and load of spam email.<\/p>\n

Make sure that you do your research to find the best job search sites<\/a> in the biz. Typically, LinkedIn and Indeed are going to be some of your best bets.<\/p>\n

Take Interviews Just as Seriously<\/h2>\n

If you are going to be interviewed remotely using a tool like Zoom or Skype, you need to treat it just as seriously as if it were an in-person interview.<\/p>\n

This means that you need to dress for the occasion! Wear professional business attire. Yes, this means you still need to wear pants. Comb\/brush your hair, trim your facial hair and look your best.<\/p>\n

Also, you need to prep your interview space. By conducting a remote interview, you are inviting the interviewer into your home. This means that whatever they see reflects you. Make sure that there isn\u2019t anything messy or cluttered in your area, or anything unsavory in the background.<\/p>\n

Keep Your Options Open<\/h2>\n

When you search for jobs online, you are opening yourself up to an entire world of jobs, including ones that you might not have considered in the past.<\/p>\n

Just because these jobs didn\u2019t catch your attention before, does not mean that you shouldn\u2019t consider them now.<\/p>\n

A few years back, I was looking for an editor\u2019s job for a magazine or newspaper. After all hope seemed lost, I was offered a job to serve as an editor for an online publication. I had helped run websites for newspaper in the past, but I was unfamiliar with running an entirely online publication. This helped spark my love SEO, it introduced me to working remotely and it was one of the most fulfilling jobs of my life.<\/p>\n

None of that would have been possible had I not kept my options open. Don\u2019t be too picky and choosy, and allow yourself to take a chance!<\/p>\n

Your Resume and Cover Letter are More Important Than Ever<\/h2>\n

At most,<\/strong> here is everything job posters will see when you send in an application:<\/p>\n