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Do you think it's better to apply for jobs online or in person

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Okay I've only been applying for about two weeks. I know it's not that long but still...damn.....wish I could just sleep with somebody and ta da.
 
It's more convienient but I'd say in person is always better because the managers can actually get an impression of what kind of person you are.
 
bluedragon4 said:
You can come over this way and sleep with me. I have a position for you. :sex:
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Excellent! If this were hockey, the comment to which you responded would be an empty net. :=D:

But seriously bluedragon4, in our current economic predicament, I think networking might be your best bet. With a little luck, you may just get a phone call. Good luck!
 
It really depends on the job. Some places will actually tell you to apply online when you try in person, but others prefer to actually get some kind of impression on who they're considering for a position. I'd say it's your best bet to just go in person and see what happens. And no, sleeping with them is not a good idea. :lol:
 
It could go both ways, but I think in person is best, as the employer sees you and 1st impressions go a long way. But there are many that do ask you to just go online.

What I don't like is calling by phone and asking if there are positions open, then shows laziness, that one can't even go in to a place and apply.
 
So many jobs will only accept an initial on-line application. I'll agree with the guy who mentioned networking. Use it to the max and have everyone you know do it on your behalf as well.
 
When the application can be done thru online only, you must use catch phrase or words to make your resume/cover letter stand out. Apparently, employers use some kind of a software to screen out hundreds if not thousands of applications in initially identifying potential candidates.
 
Applying strictly online for most jobs is bad news, it takes the human element out of it.
Many people will simply never get a chance as data mines sweep and remove any infraction before they get a chance to have even a casual interview.
For instance I don't see how anyone who has a felony will get any chance at even a low end entry level retail service job or cutting grass for a company. Though the person messed up and paid the price they are being ditched by computers without a 2nd chance.
The same goes for many with a poor credit rating. They can apply online for Home Depot but no human will ever see that application if the credit report raises the flag considering "non-hire". There could be more times then not a variable reason why there credit is poor, such as long term illness, loss of income status,... but by removing the human element its easy to treat people as disposable over looking them over and face then giving them a decent opportunity for a fair shake.
It happens all the time. A good friend of mine who is 53 recently was hired after a face to face interview as a state probation officer dealing with young offenders. She was lucky to get the interview for a very stressful high burn-out job backwards as the first step is the data mine once the application is received. When the data mine came back on her it discovered a conviction when she was 18 for shop lifting, and after consideration of not hiring because of that misdemeanor they did. She declined the job because it would require working with many young convicted felons who most will never, ever get a chance in 2010 of a quality job due to stupid mistakes. Not all are career criminals and that is a valid point once you pay your dues.
 
For most jobs, it does not matter - and applying in person may mean you only get to see the receptionist/secretary anyway. I guess that would be different for retail, but for most other jobs it is unlikely you would ever hand a resume/cover letter/application to your potential boss in person. Mind you, applying in person can be a way to check out the place, including seeing what the typical dress code is like.

Whatever else you do, make sure you follow the application procedure to the letter. Many people lose out on jobs because, for example, the posting said to address all resumes to "attn: Hiring Committee" or some such and they didn't!
 
I guess it would depend. The way I got a job at WalMart was by applying online. They never got back to me after a month or so, so I dragged myself to the store and asked about the status of my application. I was actually in my pajamas (sweats and an old t-shirt), so I was surprised when they told me that I'd have an interview in about 20 minutes. I got the job, and left a few months later for something better and more flexible. Thing's that with online, you wait. At least by going to the store you can be somewhat aggressive. I guess another reason I might've gotten the job was because I knew a couple people who were working there. :/
 
I've been applying online for permanent positions and occasionally in person at part time jobs. I've had more success than I thought just applying to jobs online at Craigslist. I've been on about 4 interviews in the past month but haven't heard anything back.

It's a numbers game with applying to jobs online in-order to get an interview as employers get hundreds of online resumes per day and don't look at the ones past the first 10 or 15 or skim through looking for key phrases. Now this is done by computer so a person doesn't even see your resume until right before an interview.

Networking though is the way to go, especially in this economy. I've been networking with the help of a contact I made in New York and am very lucky I have him to give me introductions. People are a lot more receptive of a friend of a friend than a stranger who applied online. Two of my three interviews next week are with people I've networked with.
 
For you guys applying on-line (including via email), are you crafting cover letters specific to the job posting?
 
I prefer online applications my hand writing is not the best and if they ask any questions i can just do a quick google search for a good answer. For my job HR sees the applications first and does the first interview then the Director/Manager does the second.


I hate doing paper applications and watch it being tossed into a basket with a pile of other applications.
 
wooffy said:
For you guys applying on-line (including via email), are you crafting cover letters specific to the job posting?
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Yep, these days employers expect a cover letter also. Just be sure to double check it's specific to the position posted and not your generic template from MS Word (happened to me once).
 
I've been doing the online route without success. I've always been told that it's better to apply in person though.
 
erobert said:
Yep, these days employers expect a cover letter also. Just be sure to double check it's specific to the position posted and not your generic template from MS Word (happened to me once).
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I would say extremely specific - as in, answer the more important points of the job posting, including required skills, education, and experience.
 
AussieGuy91 said:
I've been doing the online route without success. I've always been told that it's better to apply in person though.
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Who has told you that, and for what types of jobs? Seems like a waste of time to me. I can take the time to deliver a cover letter and resume in person... and have the secretary drop it on top of the pile of other applications. Or I can use that same time to apply for several jobs!
 
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