Maximize Your Time on Job Search Sites

If you’re looking for a new job, you probably have already learned that online job sites have replaced the old-fashioned classified ads. So it is a good idea to spend some time on the major job sites. However, experts—like the one who wrote this article—warn that you shouldn’t make the mistake of spending too much time on them.

The article offers some tips on maximizing your time on these sites. First, start with sites like SimplyHired.com –job aggregator sites that actually pull listings from many other sources. These aggregators let you search by keywords, phrases and lots of other criteria. If you spot a good potential lead, you can also see if any of your contacts work there.

Tip: the article also suggests you pay attention to job listings to see what the hot keywords are for your position or industry. Then make sure you include some of those key terms in your resume or profile.

It may also be helpful to post a resume or profile on some of the major career sites like Monster.com, but the expert warns that you shouldn’t spend too much time on these sites.

So what should you do with the rest of your time? The expert says the bulk of your time should be spent on networking and direct calls, with the remaining small segment of your time spent contacting headhunters.

How do you make the most of online job sites? Share tips in the comments.

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