Online job searching – why bother?
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LOS ANGELES, CA — Since we are currently living in the information age, using the internet for your job search increase your chances of landing that perfect job faster! Through the internet, you can access current information at all hours of the day or night. It’s there when you are ready to use it, even at midnight after finally getting the kids to bed.
You can reach deeper into your local area or take your search far beyond your regular boundaries. Using the Internet in your job search demonstrates leading-edge skills. It’s also great for networking and provides you the opportunity to meet new people and initiate new professional contacts.
The Internet can also help you explore career alternatives that you maybe haven’t considered. Not quite happy with your current job? Not sure? Explore! Are there ways to can take your skills and apply them in a new direction? You can find many self-assessment tools online, lists of occupations and disciplines to explore, and even lists of local career counselors and career centers to help you.
Article abridged from JobSeeker Weekly, and reprinted from TheCareerNews.com. Get the latest breaking News, Tips and Tools for your job search, Free!
