For those who may be reentering the job market after decades of employment, you should know that the rules have changed considerably. Fifteen years ago, online job sites were in their infancy; now thousands of sites post millions of jobs every year and they're the most widely used and practical job-hunting tool available. If online job searching is new to you, here are few hints for navigating the process.
Most employers post job opportunities on their own websites. Typically, you either submit your resume or fill out an online job application and the company will reach out if you meet their qualifications. Many sites ask you to create an account so you can be contacted when appropriate jobs become available. To broaden your search beyond individual companies, there are many job search sites from which to choose. Some target particular career specialties, while others post listings from broader categories.
Some sites list jobs for which employers have paid a posting fee. Other sites are job search engines that aggregate job postings from company employment websites, other job sites, recruiters and other career sources. These sites are useful when searching for a new job. Job search engines save you time so you don't have to visit a bunch of sites to scour through online job ads. One final note: Be cautious when posting personal contact information online. Consider setting up a dedicated email account for all your job search efforts.
Abridged: Huffington Post
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