Three Tips For Using Electronic Job Applications

 It is very likely that your next job application, regardless of the industry, will be done electronically. In some ways this makes the process easier, I think, since many find it laborious to fill out paper applications by hand and make sure it gets into the correct hands. Still, there are some issues you can run into with an electronic application that could cause problems if you are not paying attention.

1. Read the instructions diligently. Do not assume you know how this particular company's software will work just because you have filed online in other places -- many places specialize their needs to their company. There might be a nuance that makes a difference to the person (or computer) screening the applications and you do not want to make your first impression a bad one. When hundreds of applications are being screened, little things can get you in the wrong category and, in the end, without a job.

2. Load your resume in the right format. There is a reason why Professional Resume Services offers both ASCII and PDF versions of your resume in our professional resume packages. We do not know what your (hopefully) future employer will want and sometimes it is something that simple that gets you passed over in the first round of screening. Having both versions gives you the best chance of having the right one and making it into the interview stage of the job search process.

3. Check all the information carefully! It happens all the time: the resume is attached and the little boxes of the electronic job application magically fill up. But those little boxes do not have the information in the right place and, again, a little thing makes a big difference in getting your application passed through the initial filter. You need to look it over with the idea that you are proofreading, even though your resume was already proofread. Otherwise, you could end up verifying that your college degree was earned at your last job when you carelessly submit it. That scenario isn't as farfetched as it sounds-so check to make sure the right information is in each box.

Think about how embarrassing and unprofessional it would be to make these simple mistakes in person. With that in mind, be mindful when submitting all of your online applications and don't get too confident. Again, be diligent and extra careful!




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