Are You Jeopardizing Your Online Job Search?

We don't like to think about it, but it's true. Even with careful attention and a solid online job search strategy, your best-laid plans can quickly be derailed by simply not thinking things through – or taking time to do even the basics. Job searching is already difficult and time-consuming as it is. Don't make it more difficult by making these mistakes as you search for your next job online.
Does any of the below statements ring true in any way? If so, it’s probably time for you to take action!

Statement 1:

I have built my Bayt.com online CV but I am not quite sure it is the best version I could come up with!

Fact:

Your CV is the first and, more often than not, the most significant impression you leave with an employer, therefore your Bayt.com online CV should be of high quality. Take the time to complete each section impeccably and don’t hesitate to refer to Bayt.com's CV writing tips section on the blog when you are building your CV. A high-quality CV is expected to be enriched with just the right keywords to grab the attention of prospective employers and decision makers especially since automated searches are usually conducted by keywords and the absence of desired keywords can preclude your CV from an employer search.

Statement 2:

I have completed my CV online and have followed your instructions but Bayt.com has not contacted me yet!

Fact:

This is not how things work! Bayt.com is here to facilitate the process of direct interaction between you and prospective employers but does not, in any way, interfere in the screening or selection process. Thus, if your CV matches the set of skills an employer is looking for, he/ she will directly contact you (and not Bayt.com) using the contact info you have listed on our website. Make sure to keep your contact details updated at all times!

Statement 3:

I have completed my CV online and have followed your instructions but no employer has contacted me yet!

Fact:

Are you active enough? New positions are posted on the Bayt.com website around the clock (thousands of fresh job vacancies on a daily basis), so make sure to consult our system regularly and apply to all relevant job openings. Keep in mind you have the option to create a job alert free of charge. This way, the system will navigate our database for you 24/7 and send you alerts whenever a job vacancy that meets your qualifications arises.

Statement 4:

I have completed my CV online but have not really applied to any positions. I still think employers should be able to contact me!

Fact:

Yes, employers would be able to contact you, if you have made the process of refreshing your CV a ritual. Are you refreshing your CV as often as you should? Probably not. Prospective employers always come across CVs with the most recent updates first whenever they are searching for candidates. Updating or refreshing your CV at least once a month is a must in order to improve its visibility to employers who typically have reams of CVs to search through. Refreshing your CV takes only a few seconds of your time and is extremely simple:

1. Go to your CV page
2. Click the “Refresh” button at the bottom of the left-hand side of your screen

Statement 5:

I like the video feature you are offering and I have posted one for employers to see!

Fact:

Are you posting irrelevant videos on your Bayt.com workspace? You shouldn’t! The aim of your video CV is to give you the opportunity to stand out from the crowd and prove to prospective employers that you are just the perfect candidate for their company. Don’t waste your chances by posting irrelevant videos (yes, music clips and humorous clips do count as irrelevant). Instead, bring this feature to your advantage:

1. Dress as if you were going to a physical job interview
2. Present a small brief about yourself, your educational background and work experience, and accomplishments.
3. Make sure the length of the video is reasonable (don’t go beyond 5 minutes)

Statement 6:

I am looking for more ways to stand out from the crowd and get employers to notice my CV, but I am out of ideas!

Fact:

With Bayt.com, you will never run out of ideas and new features. Check out our new “recommendations” feature. Are you making use of it yet? Go that extra mile and request a recommendation from your current or former managers, colleagues, professors, etc... Such recommendations will, without a doubt, differentiate you from the pool of other applicants and sell you to prospective employers!

Last but not least, be consistent and determined with your job search! “You have to know the rules of the game, and then you have to play better than anyone else”, says Albert Einstein. Take the time to familiarize yourself with Bayt.com’s user-friendly system, take the time to master its techniques and then, find the job you always wanted!