Thinking Space Paper No.16: Successful search for a job online


How to start when looking for a job online? The seemingly endless possibilities the Internet offers, might feel overwhelming at first. Companies post job vacancies online; recruiters use professional online platforms to find fitting candidates. What is expected, what shall be taken into consideration, where to look for a job, how to present oneself? All these questions need to be answered to lead to the perfect match. This paper focuses on answering the above questions, shows opportunities the Internet search offers, and gives advice on how to best find a job online. Also, it provides an overview of (currently) interesting job websites in Spain, Italy, Greece, Poland, countries supported by the YES! project.