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All of the above

Did you know?

Most job search sites let you set up to 20 job alerts! If you have multiple keywords you want to use, you might want to set up separate alerts for each of them.
Sources:

1 https://careers.workopolis.com/advice/simplifying-your-job-search-job-alerts/

2 https://careers.workopolis.com/advice/simplifying-your-job-search-job-alerts/

Add Details To Your Search

While you don't want your search to be so specific that you get no results, you also don't want to be flooded with alerts for irrelevant results.

Some job search sites only have general alerts, but many let you customize details!

These can include:
1

  • Location

  • Position Type

  • Salary

  • Experience Level

location marker

💡 If your alerts are not getting the results you're looking for, try changing some of your settings!

Did you know?

Some sites let you set up alerts for specific companies and some companies have their own job board sites. If there's a company you're interested in, check if you can set up alerts for new postings!
Source:

1 https://www.thebalancecareers.com/setting-up-a-job-agent-to-help-your-job-search-4161321

Think About Timing

Most job search sites let you decide how often you'd like to receive alerts.

If you're actively looking for a job, you might want to set up daily alerts so you don't miss out on new postings.

If you're not immediately looking for a new job, you may prefer weekly or monthly updates.

A computer screen with the pop-up message "You have 1 job alert", and actor Jim Carey is looking at the alert

Take Action

Don't miss out on the job you're looking for!

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Looking for a job can be tough...

Meme about not being able to find relevant results on job search sites.

But there might be more jobs out there for you than you think!

Setting up effective job alert notifications can help you avoid missing out on the right job opportunity.

Choose Your Keywords

The most important part of setting a job alert is choosing the right keywords to search.

Your keywords will likely be the job title(s) that you are interested in.

Ask yourself:

  • Are there different titles for the type of job I'm interested in?

  • Are my keywords too general? (e.g., instead of just "Sales Manager", you might use "Retail Sales Manager")

  • Are my keywords too specific? (e.g., instead of "front-end web developer UI", you might use just "Web Developer")

💡 Look at postings for jobs you're interested in to see what titles are used most often!

Quiz

Cathy is looking for an entry-level job in retail and hopes to work with customers. Which of these job titles might she use in her search?

Did you know?

Most job search sites let you set up to 20 job alerts! If you have multiple keywords you want to use, you might want to set up separate alerts for each of them.

Add Details To Your Search

While you don't want your search to be so specific that you get no results, you also don't want to be flooded with alerts for irrelevant results.

Some job search sites only have general alerts, but many let you customize details!

These can include:

  • Location

  • Position Type

  • Salary

  • Experience Level

location marker

💡 If your alerts are not getting the results you're looking for, try changing some of your settings!

Did you know?

Some sites let you set up alerts for specific companies and some companies have their own job board sites. If there's a company you're interested in, check if you can set up alerts for new postings!

Think About Timing

Most job search sites let you decide how often you'd like to receive alerts.

If you're actively looking for a job, you might want to set up daily alerts so you don't miss out on new postings.

If you're not immediately looking for a new job, you may prefer weekly or monthly updates.

A computer screen with the pop-up message "You have 1 job alert", and actor Jim Carey is looking at the alert

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Did you know?

Most job search sites let you set up to 20 job alerts! If you have multiple keywords you want to use, you might want to set up separate alerts for each of them.
Sources:

1 https://careers.workopolis.com/advice/simplifying-your-job-search-job-alerts/

2 https://careers.workopolis.com/advice/simplifying-your-job-search-job-alerts/

Add Details To Your Search

While you don't want your search to be so specific that you get no results, you also don't want to be flooded with alerts for irrelevant results.

Some job search sites only have general alerts, but many let you customize details!

These can include:
1

  • Location

  • Position Type

  • Salary

  • Experience Level

location marker

💡 If your alerts are not getting the results you're looking for, try changing some of your settings!

Did you know?

Some sites let you set up alerts for specific companies and some companies have their own job board sites. If there's a company you're interested in, check if you can set up alerts for new postings!
Source:

1 https://www.thebalancecareers.com/setting-up-a-job-agent-to-help-your-job-search-4161321

Think About Timing

Most job search sites let you decide how often you'd like to receive alerts.

If you're actively looking for a job, you might want to set up daily alerts so you don't miss out on new postings.

If you're not immediately looking for a new job, you may prefer weekly or monthly updates.

A computer screen with the pop-up message "You have 1 job alert", and actor Jim Carey is looking at the alert

Take Action

Don't miss out on the job you're looking for!

Gif saying "Good Luck"

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