Job Search Advice
The Art of Finding the Perfect Job Using Career Portals
By Talent Ocean
Looking for a job can be a daunting task especially if you do not know where to start. Job advertisements in newspapers are just not enough anymore. Although there are some comprehensive job descriptions, many are not. Many job descriptions read: “10 matriculants needed”, followed by a contact number without further details.
Career portals have made searching for employment effortless. Portals provide you with greater job descriptions or a link to view more information about the position. Each job will include the skills, qualifications and experience required for the position.
Job portals provide you with links to or information about the company. This helps because you can research the company before applying for the vacancy. This is important because it will confirm if this is a valid employer or recruitment company.
Employment portals have vacancies posted by companies but they also allow recruiters to advertise jobs. In order for you to apply, the career portal gives you the option to upload your CV to the career portal’s database. Once uploaded, recruiters will have access to view your CV, provided you have made your CV searchable.
You should check the career portal regularly because new jobs are advertised daily. Recruitment portals usually provide valuable information such as interview tips, frequently asked interview questions and how to successfully compile your CV. Most job portals are free and are almost guaranteed to help you find a job. Job portals equip you with the necessary tools to simplify your job search.
