The reality is a growing number of job seekers are turning to the internet and online job boards to find a new position. Randstad's own research found that the two most popular job search channels were online job boards (58%) and company career websites (71%) - and that was before COVID-19. Now, with job fairs, conferences and networking events prohibited for the foreseeable future, the number of candidates applying for jobs online is only expected to rise.
Here’s the ugly truth about applying to jobs online, though - most job seekers take the approach of sending out as many online job applications as they can with one generic resume. In reality, however, sending out more resumes doesn’t increase your chances of getting hired. Instead, you may risk burning a bridge at an organization by sending an online application for a job you don’t qualify for.
With so many job seekers for a select number of open roles, how should you find and fill out job applications online? How do online applications work in the first place?
Here are answers to five common questions people often have about online applications.
1. who should i submit my online application to?
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