The Truth Behind Online Job Hunting

For many job seekers, finding employment via the Internet is still new and challenging. And the myths that have evolved about online job hunting may be just as daunting as the plethora of available resources.

For instance, since clicking from site to site is easy, many candidates assume — erroneously — that finding employment is simple as well. No more scouring newspaper ads. No more trips to the post office. Just insert resume and press "send."

But electronic job hunting requires the same skills as a traditional job search. You need to do research, have targeted goals and be patient and determined. Don’t be fooled by the following common misconceptions:

By Sarah E. Needleman

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