Am I wasting my time applying for jobs online?

Question

Alright so I am at a loss here. I live in southern California and with all the BS that goes into online applications, the profiles, passwords, forgetting passwords ect and never hearing anything back I am about to barf if I have to fill another one out.

I dont wanna sit her at home on my a-ss and do nothing, but at the same time I feel like I am wasting my time with these online applications. I'm actually thinking about moving to Texas to find work, and planning on just looking for work when I move out there.

am I wasting time with these online applications.

Answer 1

You have better luck simply going on Craigslist and emailing your resume. I used to do those stupid 30 min. applications but I stopped once I realized all that time wasted answering the same questions over and over again was pointless. The only time I would ever apply online again is when I'm done with school for a large corporate company or a small business. Less people applying=less time for them to respond. Also, the only time it seems that online applications are worth it is if you have lots of experience or you know someone from that job that can hook you up with a position.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

My opinion is online is a waste of time. You can continue that route but nothing is holding you back from going out daily, resume in hand, and visiting places you think have a job for you. You have to work at finding a job and so far it appears you've had no luck online. Knock on enough doors, ask if they are hiring and if you can fill out an application and you just might get a job. Good luck.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

No, this is NOT a waste of time. Many companies, especially chain-stores and franchises, are required by the parent company to accept only online apps. It's secure, fire-proof, and inexpensive. Both my current job and previous job required online applications. Many businesses offer kiosks on-site where you will, that's right, apply online. It's really just a sign of the times.

Answer 6

Those damn online applications are a pain but they work just like any other but you can't just fill one out and sit around expecting to hear back. You fill one out, then you call them tell them you just filled out an application online and give them your name and number. If nothing call again and again even go in. Honestly you need to get on these peoples nerves or its not going to work.

Answer 7

I can say like the two previous contributors beware. However in writing and looking can be also frustrating. The number of people chasing jobs has risen dramatically, last week it was reported the new expansion of Land Rover creating an extra 1000 jobs attracted over 30,000 applicants. Can you imagine 29,000 odd refusal letters being sincerely answered, printed and postage paid for? Sorry I wish you well in your search.

Answer 8

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