There are many job search portals today where you can apply for a job online. It is certainly an easy, convenient, and economical way to look for a job. However, there are several tricks to get a job from such websites, especially in setting your online resume or CV that the potential employers might be interested to hire you.
Complete your personal information
Make sure you complete all the fields required in the page, especially the profile page. Most recruiting companies use technology to match our profile with the profile they need. The result will later be given to the recruiter followed by the calling for interview. So, if you have a complete profile, you will have more chance to be included in the interview calling lists.
Pay attention to the keywords
Most recruiters will find online candidates by using certain keywords. Most keywords shall be relevant with the job requirements, for example if they need a content writer, the keywords they will use are: writer, editor, or content management system (CMS). While if they need a web designer, keywords like: html, dreamweaver, and creative, will be used.
The keywords normally related to functional skills or specific skills, sometimes relevant qualifications as well as experience can also be the important key. Considering those, make sure your profile and resume (CV) mentioned the right keywords which suitable with the job profile you wish to apply.
Update your profile regularly
Always have your profile updated and renewed, and don’t forget to save them before logging out from the website. By having an up to date profile, you will let the recruiter know that you have an active account, and you will easily be included in the candidate lists.
Make sure you have given the correct contact number
Your contact number, either home telephone or mobile phone, should be the easiest access for the recruiters to reach you. So, make sure it has been written completely and correctly, with the area code included.
It is not necessary to put the phone number of your current work or your official e-mail address at work. You would not want to let your current employer know that you are applying for other jobs and block your e-mail account.
Well, once you pay attention to the details above and apply them to your account, you will only need to wait for the recruiters to contact you for an interview.