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Anyone who goes to more than one workplace will immediately realize that they do not all operate similarly. On some sites, you may paste your CV into an available dialogue box, while on others, you’ll need to fill out a profile or questionnaire designed for use on that particular site. This is why studying the guidelines for using various construction sites is essential.

Job seekers rarely have to pay to use a job site, but employers often must pay a fee to both post jobs and access the site’s resume database. Paid job sites use efficient screening techniques to help businesses reduce their time spent searching for candidates. Part of this screening process involves filling out surveys on these websites. You may help employers swiftly sort candidates by responding to these targeted questions.

There are two things you should keep in mind when filling out a profile or questionnaire:

First, I want to know who will review my responses and why.
Second, I don’t understand what you’re trying to tell me.

One such tool designed to help employers is the Monster resume builder. To create a My Monster profile, a user must provide personal information such as name, residence, occupation, and educational background. Monster requires information that is standard across most job boards; however, after that, you can have five separate resumes/profiles. This is a valuable function for those with expertise in multiple fields. You should take full advantage of the option to have many resumes/profiles on employment sites. To get the attention of more hiring managers, you should create general and niche profiles.

To illustrate, consider Monster’s resume builder, which follows a fairly standard format by separating the profile and resume into thirteen sections: Career Objective, Target Job, Target Location, Salary, Work Status, Skills, Personal References, and Education. You’ll be asked the same or comparable questions when enrolling and creating profiles on most job sites.

You’ll need to fill out Monster’s “Title” and “Career Objective” fields on the very first screen you see. Monster provides illustrations to help you address these concerns. It is not in your best interest to use the suggested solutions. Remember that Monster receives payment from companies for filtering out unqualified applicants on their behalf. In Monster’s “Career Objective” section, you’ll be asked to specify the kind of work you’re seeking and the position title you’d like to hold. You must show that you can go above and beyond the question asked if you want to pass the screening phase and stand out to prospective employers. A keyword opportunity exists in every application sector. Instead of filling out the “Title” line with “Computer Programmer,” you might mention languages, software, and systems you are proficient in that are relevant to the position.

Up to 2,000 characters can be entered in the “Objective” area, about half a resume’s 99999999room to add those crucial keywords. Again, it would not be to your advantage to follow Monster’s examples. The examples on the site use an objective statement of two or three sentences. The “Objective” section of your resume is better used to highlight your professional profile, accomplishments, language, software, and systems skills. Since you are, in effect, recreating your resume as you respond to the questions, you must make liberal use of keywords and highlight relevant examples from your professional history.

Even with checkboxes, you can give more than one option. Checking the webpage to check if many answers can be chosen is something you should do regularly. Never assume you can only select one answer, even if that’s what the on-screen prompts say.

The wage criteria on a profile or application are something that everyone dreads. The wage field is optional on most job sites despite its location between two “required” fields. That blank space is acceptable and encouraged. If you cannot leave the salary column blank, a range is preferable to a single number.

There is usually a box on job sites where you can write up to 500 characters about your excellent work. You should use this area to add extra keywords to your profile rather than answer the question. Remember that the screener is seeking and obtaining resumes based on a set of keywords entered into the system. The more relevant keywords you include in your profile, the higher your resume will rank in the results, increasing the likelihood that a human will see it. It would be best to type “Job with the opportunity to use…” followed by a long list of keywords that apply to the position you’re applying for.

Don’t make a hasty choice while answering inquiries about moving. Don’t feel obligated to answer this question; pick the most general answer if you must. You shouldn’t list multiple favorite locations, even if you have the option to do so. It’s better to keep your responses general. If the employer or recruiter is exclusively looking for locals, they will use your address as a filter.

You should always choose “No preference” when asked about your relocation preferences, even if you and your family are content with your current location. The good times you’re having right now aren’t guaranteed to last forever. Since your Career Management/Job Search database is now functional, you may also save these options for later consideration. Furthermore, even interviews for jobs you ultimately decide against will help you perfect your interview techniques.

When filling out online profiles and questionnaires for potential employers, it is crucial to read the fine print, as instructions regarding which fields are mandatory and which are optional might be confusing.

Work history is another frequent topic on questionnaires. You should be able to list your previous employment experiences in reverse chronological order. Constructing an online CV is more important than detailing your entire career.

The job history sections of questionnaires are perfect for elaborating on your experiences. Creating a list of duties is sometimes necessary. Include your roles, titles, relationships with superiors, and any relevant accomplishments and keywords.

In addition, recruiters and hiring managers sometimes prioritize candidates with previous experience working for or with a given company or competition. Including a list of partners, clients, and organizations you have done business with can demonstrate your familiarity with the industry, which is desirable in a potential employer. You can put the names and addresses of your former employers here if you cut them from your resume. The following are the most common places you’ll find online profiles and questionnaires:

Putting your resume on a job board Putting in an application at a company Registering on a job site

There is always the matter of who is asking you the questions and what they hope to learn from you. Think about what you’ll say before you say it because every audience attempts to filter you in or out. If possible, avoid discussing income and relocation details in your profile and instead focus on including as many relevant keywords as possible.

Like a résumé, these online profiles and quizzes can impact your job hunt. You shouldn’t rush through this; instead, give it the due diligence it deserves. Spell-check and proofread anything you’ve written recently, and only share content on services that provide quick edits.

James Crocker runs Casual Robot Media as its owner and CEO. Tips for job hunting, cover letter writing, resume writing, professional networking, interviews, and promotions are just some of the topics he covers in his writings for job seekers on his website.

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