Optimising Your Online Job Applications

Applying for jobs online via JobsDB.com, Asia Pacific’s No.1 Job Site, has been proven to be easy, efficient and fast.

One could easily post his or her resume online by either following the online resume building wizard or uploading an existing resume with a click of a button. But even with these ease-of-use features, one should still not be complacent. At the end of the day, it is the jobseeker’s responsibility to ensure that his or her own online information is kept valid at all times.

Having said that, here are some guidelines (or shall we say, gentle reminders) on how to optimise your online job applications through JobsDB.com:

1. Keep your Resume up-to-date
Like many things in our fast moving world, your resume would be rendered obsolete if left untouched for a couple of months or worst, years. It could be quite embarrassing if you were to make your non-updated resume searchable by employers. Hence, it is important to ensure that your contact information, educational background and employment history are constantly updated, correct (no errors) and accurate.

As you develop your resume, you should describe your employment history and emphasize the transferable skills and information most valuable to your current employment goals. Also, do include all of your significant accomplishments, contributions, special assignments or involvements. These can certainly optimise your job campaign.

And if you’d like to insert a photograph of yourself, do remember to choose one which is current and where you are appropriately dressed. To stay further ahead of the chasing pack, you may even utilise JobsDB’s latest option to upload your very own video resume!

2. Don’t forget to create your Cover Letter
Once you have prepared or uploaded your online resume, you will be able to search for jobs that interest you and submit your applications with a click of your mouse. However, have you readied your cover letter as well?

Like your resume, a cover letter is also an important marketing document. Yes, you may be able to apply for some jobs without the use of a cover letter. However, it’s always good to give a professional first impression, isn’t it?

Do edit and customise your cover letter for each job which you are applying for. Importantly, remember to type out the correct addressee’s and/or company’s name as well as the position you are seeking for. You don’t want to make the mistake of sending out the wrong cover letter to the wrong company!

3. Sign up for your Job Alerts
Job Alerts are a good way to keep abreast with the latest job openings available in the market. To subscribe to this service, you will need to insert your desired positions, companies, salary, job functions and other specific details so that you will be constantly fed with the most accurate and best job matches.

Finally, do make sure that the email account listed in your resume is one which you regularly check as all your job alerts will be sent there.

Having said all these, are you ready to optimise your online job applications? Click here now to start updating your details!

(This article was first published in JobsDB.com - link)