Tips on Getting Results With Online Employment Applications

Using online applications has allowed companies to collect more applicant information and job hunters to get their information out to more prospective employers, according to the online employment resource Prospects. One of the advantages of filling out an job application in person is you may get the chance to make a personal impression on the company. There are tips on getting results with online employment applications that can make Internet job hunting effective.

Your Resume

In some cases, the online application may also ask you for a copy of your resume. Filling out online applications gives you the unique opportunity to customize your resume to each company you are applying to, according to the employment section of the Boston Globe's website. Changes such as rewording your objective to be specific to the company and highlighting career achievements that you feel would be more pertinent to the company's requirements can help your application to stand out.

Cover Letter

Include a cover letter to your application that will help give some further insight into your career and experience. Spend some time writing for each application a personalized cover letter that mentions achievements and skills that you feel would be important to that particular employer. By giving the employer a better understanding of your qualifications, you may be able to help answer questions raised by the information in your application.

Contact Information

Remember to include your home phone number and your cellular number, if you have one, with each application. You will also need a professional-looking email address to submit as well, according to the career development section of the Hampton Roads website. An email address such as snug675@yahoo.com is not going to present a good image. Try to find an email provider that will allow you to use your first initial and last name as your email address.

Spelling and Grammar

Some people have a tendency to gloss over their spelling and grammar when posting information to Internet sites. Use proper spelling and grammar on your online application. Do not use Internet slang. Type out your information on a word processor and have the program check for spelling and grammatical errors before you cut and paste the entry into the online application.