Job Search in Your Jammies

Gone are the days of travelling to the nearest CES and scouring the job boards for potential matches. Today's employers are posting vacancies online as are government agencies.

Australian Jobsearch is a Government initiative (almost like an online version of the old CES). The database is updated with thousands of new jobs each day. Additional information is readily accessed on career information and job search tips. If you register, you can create a job match profile and upload your resume online. Searching by location and/or occupation is quick and simple. If you are a job seeker, this is one site you will want to be visiting regularly.

Other popular general job search sites include Career One and Seek.

Don't feel limited to job bulletin sites in your search. Many businesses advertise positions vacant on their own websites. If you have a particular company in mind, be sure to check the 'careers' section of their site. Similarly, local councils and other government departments will advertise positions on their own little patch of cyberspace. I've personally picked up casual contract jobs by going directly to the Bureau of Statistics and the Electoral Commission sites and applying directly.

TIP: Today's employers often ask you to email your resume along with your application. Keep in mind that different software versions could change the look of your resume significantly. Keep any fancy formatting for paper versions and stick with a safe copy for emailing.

Happy job hunting in your jammies!