Online job searching

Using the Internet for your job searching strategy can be complex and time consuming. You can maximise your success by taking the time to plan and prepare.

Before you start your search, you should identify precisely the type of job you are looking for. To do this you should consider:

• Your qualifications;
• Your skills and qualities;
• Your experience and training;
• The geographical location you'd like to work in;
• The salary you wish to earn (you should be realistic).

You should then consider the type of job that would suit you. You should think about:

• Jobs that match your interests;
• Which qualifications, experiences and skills are required for these jobs;
• The types of opportunities and prospects you want.

When applying for jobs, you should have an up-to-date CV, a covering letter and an idea of when you need to get a job by. There are many places you can search for jobs online. These include:

• Individual companies;
• IET jobs;
• Recruitment agencies;
• Other professional bodies;
• Websites for specific user groups;
• Newspaper, magazine and journal sites;
• Sector skills council sites.

Further tips on applying for a job.