The Most Important Online Job Hunt Tip Ever!

Unlike traditional job hunting methods, online job searches often evoke very quick responses from employers. In fact, they can be so quick and numerous that it is difficult to keep up! Being organized and prepared right from the get-go is your key to success. If you haven't documented what resume you sent where, or which employer responded, you will soon find yourself lost.

Although you can keep a spreadsheet on your computer of important job hunting information, this information might not be readily available to you when an employer calls. You don't want to be scrambling to boot up your computer or find the file while your prospective employer is trying to interview you on the phone.

The best method is to keep a three ring binder with all the important information for your job hunt. The first page of your binder should be a quick reference guide as to interview dates and times. The remainder of the binder should include copies of all of the job opportunities you are seeking neatly labeled with page separators.

Each job opportunity section should have a copy of the ad for the job as well as the version of resume you sent and any post-interview follow-up letters. Make a form to include the dates you sent the resume, who responded and when, and notes about your telephone conversations. Also, include an area for interview dates and post interview notes.

Be diligent about keeping your binder up to date and keep an identical copy near each phone in your home. Remember, being organized and prepared is your key to a successful job search!