Where to find a job… 

Jobsites and job aggregators remain the most popular method of finding a job, while social media appears to be replacing more traditional options such as local newspapers and recruitment agencies. 

Leading recruitment and employment technology company, CareerWallet, recently published an extensive global workplace survey. The report highlighted that over half of workers (52%) are still using recruitment websites (jobsites) and aggregators to look for their next role, making it the most popular way to find a job. This was followed by jobseekers applying directly on company websites (28%), using recruitment agencies (23%) and word of mouth (22%). Social media closely followed these more traditional solutions, with a fifth of jobseekers stating this was their preferred way of finding a role. 

The survey also showed a huge variation in how men and women search for roles with nearly a third more women using jobsites and a fifth more using social media than men. However, men were more likely to use recruitment agencies and word of mouth to help them secure new jobs. 

Trends 
These results show an interesting trend in how jobseekers are sourcing new roles, with social media certainly increasing in popularity but rather than impacting or replacing jobsite usage, it seems to be being used as an alternative to recruitment agencies and other traditional methods such as local newspapers. 

What does this mean for Service-leavers? 
The survey results will mean two things for Service-leavers. First, that the trend for using jobsites is strong and until something completely new hits the market, it seems likely that it’ll become the safe bet of choice for employers looking for candidates. Secondly, it means that if you want to be in the mix for those jobs, you’d better figure out how to use them effectively. 

Visit: www.thecareerwallet.com

How to use jobsites 

Which one? 
There are plenty of different jobsites out there. Many are general, covering multiple employment sectors and industries but there are also more specific jobsites. These might give you better results if you are looking for a specific type of opportunity. 

Focus 
Ideally, you might choose to start with a very specific search for a job title and then widen the search if that doesn’t provide what you’re looking for. 

Alerts 
You can’t be everywhere. Setting up job alerts based on keywords or job titles and so on, will let you know when new vacancies hit the market. Closing dates for applications can be tight and you’ll want time to construct the right CV and application to catch the recruiter’s eye. 

Profile 
Some jobsites allow users to create a profile. Be sure to keep these relevant to your job search and crucially, make sure they are updated regularly. 

Upload a CV 
Jobsites aren’t just used by candidates; they are also used by recruiters who will hunt for the right person to fill a particular job vacancy. This works by the agency storing CVs and giving employers access to them. While you can upload a CV to a jobsite’s library, again, make sure it’s kept updated and that in instances where you apply for a specific job, that you tailor your CV to that particular opportunity. 

Use multiple jobsites 
There is nothing stopping you from using multiple jobsites during your job search. Aim to keep good notes regarding where you find different opportunities – not least, in case you are asked at interview where you spotted the vacancy. 

Keywords 
Just like any internet search, jobsites work via the use of keywords, such as job title or location. These can really help you refine your search, as can using other filters regarding education, experience and salary expectations. 

Google 
Although Google is not a jobsite, it can be used as an effective aggregator that brings together search results from a selection of jobsites. 

Not the only show in town… 

While this feature points to the obvious efficacy of using jobsites to find employment vacancies, other methods may have advantages that jobsites can’t always compete with. For instance, Civvy Street Magazine is a traditional print publication but attracts recruitment advertising from a range of sectors and industries because of its specific readership of Service-leavers and Veterans. 

We have relationships with hundreds of companies who express a preference for employing former Services personnel. You’ll see plenty of recruitment advertising in the print publication as well as more on the website – and with a handy search engine, which acts in a very similar manner to a jobsite – plus we host company profiles and employer news to support you in selecting the employers that are right for you.