Are online job applications worth the time?

Question

I am a college senior looking for an entry level job after graduation. I have been looking online a lot at job positions at places like indeed.com, career builder, etc. I have had my resume critiqued at school and spend time tailoring cover letters to the specific position. I feel that I am applying to reasonable positions based on my interests/major.

I have been hearing back from basically none of these online applications. I've submitted quite a few. Are they just not worth it? Any tips on this would be greatly appreciated. Thanks :)

Answer 1

I would tell you that going to different places online are great, but going through careerbuilder.com, indeed.com, etc. without much knowledge of the company you want to work for is usually going to be or take a lot of time if not going back to find out why they didn't accept your application. It is also good to know what your qualities are that surpass any other application being sent in to get the job you want. You need initiative to make it happen. Finding an internship would be good & would get you some good job experience also with & through your college if they have job placement there. Also go looking for places locally that are looking for interns or will hire you on as an intern too.

Answer 2

Yes, online job applications are very effective and applying online is the primary method for being hired by recruitment firms.



The company doing the hiring does not have the time or understanding to hire employees themselves. So, most companies use a third party, a recruitment firm.



Recruiters are like real estate agents; they don't own the resource, but they spearhead the transaction from start to finish. Recruiters are digital people; they use desktop and web applications to post and track job placements. Because of this, online job applications are very effective in getting hired.



If you are not getting call backs for applying to jobs online, consider strengthening your résumé and contacting the hiring party by phone and email. Always provide your contact information so you can be contacted. Ask associates to review your résumé. And finally, is there a demand for your skill set in today's marketplace?

Answer 3

Yes, they're worth it. Most are not entry level. You need to search for entry level positions not requiring experience.



There are so many applicants for so few jobs, few candidates will hear back from anyone. They are worth it for me, now, since I have experience. At the beginning, I had to go through the career center at school. That's where SOME employers search for college candidates. But at times they cut back on college recruiting, so you have to find out what you want to work, and find their own career center on their web site.

Answer 4

You need a personal visit. At least phone and ask for an interview. Try to work directly with employers, not these job agencies. There are a million online job applicants. Follow up increases your chances.

Answer 5

sorry if in USA , online are worthless unless

u have lots of experience.



go back to the college and HOUND harass the

employment placement offices for results.



while doing that visit a library for these at least.

48 days to work you love, dan miller.

total moneymake over, dave ramsey.

what color is your parachute, r. bolles.



learn the art of job hunting.

it isn't online applications.

it is actually pressing the flesh

especially when starting out in USA.



understand employers often get 1000s

of applicants for One job.



do take anything to pay your bills.

Pride comes after hunger, homeless.



if your degree has an Association/ORganization

learn about it for jobs. find out if locally they have

memberships monthly meeting = Attend.

pass out a card with your name/phone.

collect name/phone#s.

learn the art of networking. it is like fishing/flirting.

the more u do the better u get.

Answer 6

Yes. If it is an active website then someone there is always checking their emails. Don't give up, just keep on sending. To be sure that they get your application, see to it first that their website is new and active and call them to follow up and check if they get your application. You need to be aggressive when applying to a job and not just sit there waiting for their reply. You have to be like running after these jobs.

Answer 7

I'm going to say the number one reason you haven't heard, is because your cover letters aren't great. The vast majority of people simply "throw" together any old cover letter, just so they have something to attach to their average resume.



One "typical," "average" cover letter attached to your resume can KILL months of your precious time, producing little to no results and costing you thousands of dollars in lost income while providing you nothing but stress and anxiety in return.



One brilliantly worded cover letter can change your life overnight. It's all in the WORDS.



You need to SELL yourself ...



I'd suggest downloading "Top 10 Secrets of the World's Greatest Cover Letter" from: http://jobsearchtips.co.nf/worlds_greatest_cover_letter.pdf



It's FREE and contains some valuable information on crafting the best cover letter!

Answer 8

I got hired applying online, but its best to call the place and tell them you pit in an application online