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4.2 Main steps for searching for jobs online

3.2

Main steps of online job search

There are five main steps that you need to do to find the jobs you want online

Generally, when searching for a job online you would rely on more than one of sources for online job search demonstrated in this module. The steps to search for job on each source might differ slightly depending on the source you are accessing. But generally, below are the main steps that would probably apply to all reliable sources you use for online job search:

Steps for online job searchThe five basic steps for online job search

In line with illustration above, these are the five basic steps of searching for a job online:

Step 1: Access an online source specific for jobs.

Step 2: Type in job or keyword or skills and select search.

Step 3: Filter result criteria by different factors including logistics, income, specific skill or job skills, type of organisation or sector- These can either be provided on the main search form, or you might need to select advanced search to add more criteria.

Step 4: Select search and view the search results that come up. These might be presented on multiple pages, so make sure you scroll down to the end of the result list and review all the pages from the results.

Step 5: Pick a result that might be suitable and view the job description.

🔁 Repeat the same steps for all your different job searches.
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Even if different job websites/portals and recruitment sites may not look the same, but the above 5 main steps and approach to online job search on these job-specific websites and platforms is the same on all sites, therefore, you can apply these same steps to all the sources for online job search provided in this module.

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