Frequently asked Questions about Searching For a Job Online

Which are the best online job websites?
The internet is one of the best places to start your Job Search and there are hundreds of job websites to be found. There are two main types; generic and specific. Generic jobsites such as CV Library, Monster or Reed are amongst the biggest generic job sites and are worth taking a look at regardless of the industry or experience level you are looking for. Both Recruitment Agencies and employers advertise their vacancies on these types of sites and you can generally search for roles by job title, industry, salary, location and keywords. If you are looking for an industry specific job then it may be best to start with a niche jobsite e.g. The Nursing Jobsite, IT Vacancies or All Travel Jobs. It is likely that relevant companies and recruitment agencies will be advertising on these sites and even if you can’t see your perfect job, you know who to contact for more information.

What is a CV Database/CV Job Bank?
Some online job boards ask you to upload your CV when registering as a Job Seeker on their site. Occasionally this is compulsory but often you have a choice whether to do this or not. If you upload your CV it is likely that recruitment agencies and direct companies (who have paid a very high fee) will be able to access your details and contact you directly if your skills and experiences match their requirements. Although this sounds an easy way to find a job, beware! You never know who has access to your details and how they will use them; your current employer could be one of the users! Take a look at the employer registration part of the site and check how they access the database (some CV job databases only allow recruitment agencies access).

How Safe is searching for a Job Online?
Make sure that you use reputable online Job Boards and CV websites. If you want to upload your CV as part of your Job Search take a look at the UK Recruiter website as they only list CV Databases that contain at least 750 CVs (therefore are more established). Don’t register your details with a job site unless you really have to and make sure you tick all the applicable opt in/out boxes to prevent spam. Take all the contact details of references off your CV before uploading it.

How do I apply for a Job Online?
Most job websites have an ‘Apply Now’ function which is the best way to apply for the role as it goes direct to the company that has advertised the vacancy. If you want to find out more information before you apply, contact the advertiser direct but make sure you have the correct details to hand e.g. which website you saw the advert, the job title, location and reference code.