Wouldnt it be nice if you could just press a button and end up with a great new job? This could be a reality if you use the Internet to assist you in your search. Companies and their recruiters are making good use of the Internet and so should you. An estimated 80 percent of corporations use technology to help scrutinize resumes and store the information in keyword-searchable files for future use.

Strategy 1: Search Job Listings

While you may be familiar with the general employment sites, such as Monster.com and TrueCareers, you may not be as familiar with niche sites. Niche sites are those that concentrate on a specific industry or career, such as AlliedNet, for those looking for jobs in healthcare, or OnlineSports.com if youre interested in the sports industry. Here you can look for jobs by title, remuneration and geographic area. If self-employment is of interest, visit: http://www.TheMoneyExpert.com

Strategy 2: Search Using the Best Keywords

What are the correct keywords for the job you are looking for? Youll need to spend some time studying job postings and help wanted ads for work that is directly linked with or almost a perfect fit for your experience. Both AltaVista and DejaNews let you search newsgroups by keyword, to unearth job openings posted worldwide.

Strategy 3: Upload Your Resume to an Online Database

Its best to use a keyword version of your resume for uploading. Many recruiters search resume databases in order to find candidates for their openings. To make your resume fit numerous queries, you will need to pepper your resume with keywords that a recruiter may search on. If a database allows you to preview your resume before it is published to the web, make sure you do so thoroughly.

The Internet is a gold mine of resources for job hunters. New jobs are posted online each week and employers and recruiters use the Web to make 48 percent of all hires. Consider these benefits:

1. You can access up to date information at all hours of the day or night.
    
2. You can reach deeper into your local area as well as take your search far beyond your usual limits.
    
3. Using the Internet in your search shows that you have cutting edge proficiency in using a computer and online navigation.
    
4. The Internet can help you explore career alternatives and options that you probably have not considered.

Ultimately, wouldnt it be wonderful to be working for yourself, having unlimited upside income potential, being able to set your own hours, and work only with people you absolutely enjoy? Consider self-employment as the best way to having the best job in the world.

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-Jim Guarino, CEO of http://www.TheMoneyExpert.com

2006 American Financial Education Network / http://www.TheMoneyExpert.com