Abstract
Many Australian-based companies are currently providing company information on-line. Now some companies are introducing the option of on-line job applications. The Internet will also play a key role in the delivery of employment services when the Department of Education, Training and Youth Affairs launches new labour market reforms in 1998. What is the difference between a keyword, an online, an HTML and a scannable résumé? What about security issues? This article examines what careers professionals need to know in order to advise their clients about this type of job application.
Using the Internet for job applications speeds up the process of applying for a job. Job seekers can obtain an application form, company information, fill out the form and submit it in a much shorter period of time than using other communication methods. The production of stunning looking resumes is no advantage for e-mail, scannable or on-line applications. With these types of resume, uniform presentation is essential and the content of the resume is the primary feature, with keywords of paramount importance. Conversely, for HTML resumes presentation is crucial and those who can turn their resume into an interesting multimedia presentation will have an advantage over other applicants.
Jandt and Nemnich (1995) and Riley (1996) are resources that careers professionals may find useful. The main requirement for careers professionals is to develop a good knowledge of the jargon, which will enable advisers to provide helpful assistance to their clients. Understanding how the various kinds of resumes differ from each other is also necessary to giving sound advice. Finally, clients need to be made aware of the security and privacy issues that may arise when making electronic job applications.
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