On Internet Recruiting

Gone are the days when job seekers were limited to browsing the Help Wanted section of their local paper in hopes of finding a new position. With at least one computer in most American homes, the possibility of jump starting one’s career is literally only as far away as the distance between them and their keyboard.
For many new college graduates, according to Internet recruiting publication and conference organization Onrec.com, finding their first real job via the internet fits their expectations. Growing up as a computer savvy generation, they are comfortable with the technology used and appreciate the ability to limit their search result to reflect only positions that are relevant to their specific qualifications.

As more individuals turn toward the internet in search of their next job, internet recruiters have became more technologically advanced. With the addition of more media enriched Web sites and a focus on search engine optimization, Internet recruiters strive to direct the most qualified candidates their way. Web sites capable of attracting a larger number of would-be employees are therefore able to be more selective, allowing them to achieve a high rate of success when it comes to hiring exactly the right person for the job.
That being said, with the move toward a more globally connected world, the job market has become much more competitive. Just as the days of scanning the newspaper classifieds for jobs are becoming a thing of the past, so is the fact that prospective employers are limited to hiring only individuals local to the area. The internet has made it possible for anyone in New York not against relocation to be hired for jobs in Austin.
Aside from creating a more competitive job market, the internet has made it possible for employers to save time by not being forced to read through the resumes of twenty unqualified individuals. Applicants that are not suited for the position in question are now more successfully weeded out through a more detailed filtering processes, particularly via recruiting software. If a job requires one to posses a certain type of certification, those whose application does not list such will most likely never be seen by human eyes.
Individuals scanning the internet for the next place of employment can avoid having their resume deleted by selective computer programs by following several useful tips. When reading over a job posting, one such make sure that they have paid close attention to the qualifications. If one only fits two out of three items an employer has listed as absolutely necessary, it is in their best interest to look for something they are more suited for unless their other qualifications are outstanding or they are capable of faxing their resume to a home office.
Also one should make sure that all needed qualifications are listed in their resume in very specific terms. Implying that one posses a necessary skill, but not expressly stating such, could cause a computer program trained to hone in on keywords to overlook their application. Therefore clear language is more important than ever.